Air Canada cancels all flights to Cuba as US oil blockade cuts off fuel access

The Guardian - World NewsEN 4 min read 100% complete by Ruaridh Nicoll in Havana, Pjotr Sauer and Oscar Lopez in Mexico CityFebruary 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM

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Air Canada has cancelled all flights to Cuba due to a shortage of aviation fuel on the island, affecting approximately 3,000 customers. The fuel shortage is a consequence of the US oil blockade, which aims to pressure Cuba's government. Other airlines from countries including Russia, China, and Spain are also affected, disrupting tourism, a key source of revenue for Cuba. Mexico's president criticized the US policy and dispatched humanitarian aid, pledging to take diplomatic actions to send oil. The fuel crisis emerged after a Notice to Aviation warned of restricted supplies until at least March 11th, impacting international flights and leaving thousands of tourists, including many Russian state employees, stranded.

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