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Sunwing, WestJet suspend flights/operations to Cuba indefinitely
Affected customers will be offered rebooking or full refunds as carriers cite Cuba’s current operating environment and worsening fuel and electricity shortages.
- On Friday, Air Canada, WestJet, and Sunwing Vacations Group indefinitely suspended all flights and vacation packages to Cuba, citing "ongoing political and economic uncertainty" on the island.
- Severe aviation fuel shortages, exacerbated by a U.S.-imposed oil blockade since February, forced the carriers to extend their previous temporary service pauses indefinitely.
- Affected customers are being offered rebooking to another destination or full refunds, with booking systems showing no Montreal-Havana flights available until at least December 2026.
- Local tourism workers and industry partners face significant disruption as Canada's Blue Diamond Resorts announced last week the closure of 62 properties across the island.
- Despite current operational challenges, the carriers remain hopeful for the destination's recovery and long-term success, though the indefinite suspension marks a significant decline in travel between Canada and the island.
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The Canadian airline cites political and economic uncertainty in the country, while Cuba is facing a serious energy and humanitarian crisis.
The company invoked "political and economic uncertainty" on the island to explain the decision.
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Air Canada announced on Friday that it would suspend its flights to Cuba for an indefinite period, citing "political and economic uncertainty" on the island.
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The Sunwing Holiday Group announced on Friday that it is indefinitely suspending all its activities in Cuba.
·Montreal, Canada
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Total News Sources37
Leaning Left10Leaning Right4Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Left
Bias Distribution
- 56% of the sources lean Left
56% Left
L 56%
C 22%
R 22%
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