Air Canada Suspends Cuba Flights Amid Looming Jet Fuel Shortage

• Air Canada cancels flights to Cuba after authorities warn of imminent jet fuel depletion.
• Airline will operate empty planes to bring back approximately 3,000 passengers from Cuba.
• Cuban authorities notified carriers that aviation fuel would be unavailable at major airports, including Havana’s José Martí International Airport, until at least mid-March.
• Other international airlines are exploring workarounds like refueling in third countries, but these add cost and complexity.
• The jet fuel crisis is part of a broader energy crunch in Cuba, impacting tourism and the economy.