Air Canada suspends flights to Cuba due to fuel shortage

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Elizabeth Melimopoulos,News AgenciesFebruary 9, 2026 at 09:36 PM

Air Canada suspends flights to Cuba due to fuel shortage

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Air Canada is suspending flights to Cuba due to a shortage of aviation fuel at Cuban airports, beginning February 10, 2026. The airline cited government advisories regarding the unreliable fuel supply as the reason for the suspension. Air Canada will operate empty flights to Cuba to repatriate approximately 3,000 customers currently on the island. Seasonal flights to Holguin and Santa Clara are cancelled, while flights to Varadero and Cayo Coco are tentatively scheduled to resume May 1. A NOTAM issued by Havana's airport indicates Jet A1 fuel will be unavailable at nine international airports until March 11, preventing aircraft from refueling.

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Mexico 30% United States ×240% Santiago de Cuba 40% Varadero ×250% Cayo Coco ×250% Holguin ×250% Santa Clara ×250% Havana ×250% Canada 60% Jose Marti International Airport 60% Cuba ×790% Air Canada ×690%

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Cuba

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