Summary
Air Canada has stopped its flights to Cuba due to a shortage of aviation fuel on the island. The shortage is because the U.S. blocked Venezuela's fuel exports, which Cuba relies on. Air Canada plans to bring back around 3,000 stranded customers from Cuba.
Key Facts
- Air Canada halted flights to Cuba because of a lack of aviation fuel in Cuba.
- The airline made this change effective from Monday.
- Commercial aviation fuel won't be available in Cuba until at least March 11.
- Cuba relies heavily on fuel from Venezuela, which has been scarce since December.
- The U.S. blocked fuel exports from Venezuela, affecting Cuba.
- Air Canada usually operates 16 flights per week to various Cuban destinations.
- Air Canada will watch the fuel situation to decide when to resume flights.
- WestJet and Air Transat have not stopped their flights to Cuba.
