US EditionAir France Will Suspend Flights to Havana in a New Blow to Cuba's Tourism Sector
- On Wednesday, Air France announced it will suspend flights from Paris‑Charles de Gaulle airport to Havana, Cuba starting March 28 and resume June 15 due to Cuba's fuel shortage and tourism impact.
- Fuel shortages driven by blackouts and dwindling reserves have hit Cuba, with the government notifying airlines on Feb. 8 that jet fuel would be unavailable at nine airports, including José Martí International Airport, until March 11.
- Operational strains have forced refueling stops in the Bahamas, and Air Canada suspended service on Feb. 9 after averaging 16 weekly flights to four destinations in Cuba.
- The suspension hits Cubans on the island especially hard, worsening the tourism slump and reducing travel options to Europe since Cubans cannot travel via the United States.
- There was no immediate reaction from Cuban authorities, and tensions with Washington—including U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threat—highlight ongoing diplomatic strain despite authorized Venezuelan oil resales to Cuba's private sector.
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The energy crisis in Cuba is beginning to disrupt international air traffic. Air France has decided to temporarily suspend its flight between Paris and Havana due to the lack of fuel available at the island's airports.
The energy crisis in Cuba in recent years has worsened sharply since January and the end of the supply of Venezuelan oil to the island under pressure of Washington. This shortage has consequences for air traffic. Air France will suspend its flights to Havana from the end of March and at least until mid-June, the airline announced this Wednesday. - Air France will suspend its flights to Cuba from the end of March due to the shortage of fuel (Inte…
In a further blow to the already weakened air connectivity with Cuba, Air France announced this Wednesday that it will suspend its regular flights between Paris and Havana from March 29 to at least June 15, 2026, as a result of the persistent fuel shortage on the Caribbean island. The measure was confirmed by the airline to the AFP agency and motivated by the difficulties of supply of kerosene at Cuban airports, which affects both the operation …
Air France Halts Cuba Flights Amid Fuel Shortage: Impact on Tourism and Economy
Air France is suspending flights between Paris and Havana due to Cuba's fuel shortage impacting tourism and the economy. Starting March 28, flights will pause until June 15, currently requiring a refueling stop in the Bahamas. This suspension affects travel routes as Cuban airports lack jet fuel.
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