The Cuban government has warned international airlines operating in the country that starting this Monday there will be no aviation fuel available at any of its airports, deepening the island’s ongoing energy crisis.
The shortage of Jet A-1 kerosene, the essential fuel for commercial flights, affects all nine of Cuba’s international airports from February 10 until at least March 11, according to an official aviation notice known as a NOTAM.
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This situation will force many airlines to make technical stops in other countries to refuel, adjust flight routes, or even cancel scheduled services. The lack of fuel also threatens to hit tourism hard, one of Cuba’s most important economic sectors.
Cuban authorities blame the shortage on what they describe as an “oil siege” and international economic pressure, while evaluating alternatives to reduce the impact on air traffic.
What does this fuel cutoff mean for passengers?
Many international flights could face route changes, additional stopovers, or cancellations if fuel supplies are not restored soon.
