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Air Canada suspends flights to Cuba because of aviation fuel shortage
ABC News· 2026-02-09 18:44
Core Viewpoint - Air Canada is suspending its service to Cuba due to a shortage of aviation fuel on the island, which is impacting its operations and customer travel plans [1][2]. Group 1: Company Actions - Air Canada announced the suspension of flights after the Cuban government stated that aviation fuel would not be available at airports starting Tuesday [2]. - The airline plans to send empty flights to Cuba to repatriate approximately 3,000 customers back to Canada [3]. - The suspension of flights by Air Canada begins immediately, affecting its scheduled operations [4]. Group 2: Industry Context - Canadian tourism is crucial for Cuba's economy, with Canada being the second-largest source of direct investment in the country, particularly in mining and tourism sectors [3]. - Other airlines, such as Air Transat and West Jet/Sunwing, have indicated they will continue their flights as planned despite the fuel shortage announcement [4]. - Cuba is currently facing a worsening energy crisis, exacerbated by a U.S. blockade on oil imports [2].