Mexican Airlines Flying to Cuba Operate Normally and Maintain Trips to the Island
Mexican airlines operating routes to Cuba maintain their flights normally, despite the lack of aviation fuel on the island, confirmed the Cuban ambassador in Mexico, amid the growing impact of the United States' oil siege on the Cuban tourism sector.
TL;DR
- Mexican airlines continue to operate flights to Cuba normally despite an aviation fuel shortage on the island.
- Airlines like Viva Aerobus are carrying sufficient fuel from Mexico for round trips.
- The fuel shortage is attributed to the U.S. oil siege impacting Cuba's tourism sector.
- Other airlines, such as Air Europa and Iberia, are making technical stops in the Dominican Republic for refueling.
- Air Canada has suspended its services to Cuba due to the lack of fuel.
- The U.S. sanctions have affected Venezuela's oil shipments to Cuba, further exacerbating the crisis.
- Mexico has suspended oil shipments to Cuba and is sending humanitarian aid.
- Two Mexican military ships carrying aid are expected to dock in Cuba mid-week.