Air Canada suspends Cuba flights as island faces critical jet fuel shortage
Air Canada is halting flights to Cuba starting Tuesday as the island faces a month-long jet fuel shortage. The airline will retrieve 3,000 stranded travelers.
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Air Canada announced on February 9, 2026, that it is suspending its flight operations to Cuba 
CU following a NOTAM warning that aviation fuel will not be commercially available at the island's airports. The suspension, which takes effect as the fuel shortfall is projected to begin on February 10, creates an immediate disruption for airline operations and passenger movements on routes between Canada 
CA and the Caribbean nation. The NOTAM alert indicates that the fuel shortage is expected to persist through March 11.
CU following a NOTAM warning that aviation fuel will not be commercially available at the island's airports. The suspension, which takes effect as the fuel shortfall is projected to begin on February 10, creates an immediate disruption for airline operations and passenger movements on routes between Canada CA and the Caribbean nation. The NOTAM alert indicates that the fuel shortage is expected to persist through March 11.
