Summary
Air Canada has stopped flights to Cuba because there is a shortage of aviation fuel at Cuban airports. They are focusing on bringing back about 3,000 passengers already in Cuba to Canada. The fuel shortage is linked to U.S. actions blocking oil supplies to Cuba from Venezuela.
Key Facts
- Air Canada halted flights to Cuba due to a lack of aviation fuel.
- Government warnings noted unreliable fuel supply at Cuban airports.
- Air Canada will have empty flights to pick up around 3,000 customers in Cuba.
- The fuel shortage is expected to last until March 11.
- U.S. measures are blocking oil supplies from Venezuela to Cuba.
- Mexico also stopped oil shipments to Cuba due to U.S. pressure.
- U.S. airlines like American, Southwest, and Delta continue flights to Cuba without issues.
