Conviasa announced the temporary suspension of its flights to Cuba and Nicaragua
Conviasa reported on February 10 that its flights to Cuba and Nicaragua scheduled until February 19 were suspended
TL;DR
- Conviasa suspended flights to Cuba and Nicaragua from February 10 to February 19, 2026.
- The suspension is due to a Cuban NOTAM regarding fuel supply and new Nicaraguan visa requirements for Cuban citizens.
- Cuba is facing an energy crisis exacerbated by US sanctions on countries supplying fuel to the island.
- Venezuela's role as a major fuel supplier to Cuba has diminished due to its own oil production decline and US pressure.
- Nicaragua's change in visa classification for Cubans is seen as a move to align with Washington following the detention of Nicolás Maduro.
- Venezuela is experiencing a gradual recovery of suspended air routes with Europe and potentially the US.