Air Canada Cancels Cuba Flights Amid US Oil Blockade Crisis
Air Canada has grounded all flights to Cuba, becoming the latest airline to be affected by the US oil blockade that is crippling fuel supplies on the island. The Canadian carrier announced it would begin repatriating 3,000 customers as authorities in Cuba confirmed a severe shortage of aviation fuel.
The crisis has sent shockwaves through the tourism industry, with Canada being one of Cuba's largest sources of foreign exchange. Cuba's beaches have long been a popular destination for Canadian tourists seeking winter sun, but this year's holidaymakers may find their trips severely disrupted.
Other airlines serving Cuba, including those from Russia, China, Turkey, France and Spain, have also been impacted by the crisis. While some carriers, like Aeroflot, plan to continue flying, others have already started making contingency plans.
The US oil blockade, which has been in place since Donald Trump's administration took office, has sparked widespread condemnation from countries around the world. Mexico's president Claudia Sheinbaum lashed out at Washington's policy, describing it as "very unjust".
As the situation on the ground continues to worsen, Cuba's government is struggling to cope with the crisis. Gas stations are closed, and cars are scarce due to a shortage of fuel. Cubans have been forced to wait in long queues using online apps to access limited supplies.
The impact on tourists is already being felt, with many stranded in their hotels while others face disruption to their travel plans. "We're more concerned about the people here," said one Canadian tourist, who was transferring to another hotel due to a fuel shortage. "People are very upset because all the workers here just pretty much lost their job and their livelihood."
The crisis is the first obvious effect of the US oil blockade, which has been tightening its grip on Cuba in recent months. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how long flights will remain suspended, and what impact this will have on tourism and the economy.
Air Canada has grounded all flights to Cuba, becoming the latest airline to be affected by the US oil blockade that is crippling fuel supplies on the island. The Canadian carrier announced it would begin repatriating 3,000 customers as authorities in Cuba confirmed a severe shortage of aviation fuel.
The crisis has sent shockwaves through the tourism industry, with Canada being one of Cuba's largest sources of foreign exchange. Cuba's beaches have long been a popular destination for Canadian tourists seeking winter sun, but this year's holidaymakers may find their trips severely disrupted.
Other airlines serving Cuba, including those from Russia, China, Turkey, France and Spain, have also been impacted by the crisis. While some carriers, like Aeroflot, plan to continue flying, others have already started making contingency plans.
The US oil blockade, which has been in place since Donald Trump's administration took office, has sparked widespread condemnation from countries around the world. Mexico's president Claudia Sheinbaum lashed out at Washington's policy, describing it as "very unjust".
As the situation on the ground continues to worsen, Cuba's government is struggling to cope with the crisis. Gas stations are closed, and cars are scarce due to a shortage of fuel. Cubans have been forced to wait in long queues using online apps to access limited supplies.
The impact on tourists is already being felt, with many stranded in their hotels while others face disruption to their travel plans. "We're more concerned about the people here," said one Canadian tourist, who was transferring to another hotel due to a fuel shortage. "People are very upset because all the workers here just pretty much lost their job and their livelihood."
The crisis is the first obvious effect of the US oil blockade, which has been tightening its grip on Cuba in recent months. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how long flights will remain suspended, and what impact this will have on tourism and the economy.
I'm not surprised that Air Canada cancelled those flights, oil supply crisis is a major issue right now 
. Cuba's economy heavily relies on foreign exchange from countries like Canada, so it's only fair that we're feeling the pinch too 
. But 3,000 stranded travelers? That's just terrible news 
. What's even worse is that Cubans are having to wait in long queues for fuel, can you imagine? It's heartbreaking 
. US oil blockade might be intended to hurt Cuba, but it's ultimately hurting innocent people on the ground 
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Those Canadian tourists were counting down the days till their winter sun getaway 
. Now, they're stuck or have to transfer hotels because of fuel shortages 
. I heard Mexico's president just called out the US for being super unfair 
. This oil blockade thingy has got everyone in a twist 
I mean can you even imagine having to stand in line for hours just to get gas for your car? It's like something out of a movie, right? The thought of workers losing their jobs and livelihoods because of some outdated policy is just heartbreaking 
. And now our friends from Canada are being affected too, forced to change hotels because they can't even get fuel 
. It's just one big mess, and I don't know how much more this poor country can take 
air canada should really think twice before doing something like this, especially considering the impact on innocent tourists 
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. The US oil blockade might be meant to put pressure on Cuba, but it's really just affecting innocent people who are trying to have some fun in the sun 
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Cuba needs that fuel to survive and now people are losing their livelihoods? Not cool. I mean, Mexico's president calling out the US for being "very unjust" is a good starting point, but we need more than just words right now 
. It's crazy to think that even with all the changes, we're still facing problems like this because of politics 
it's not just the tourists who are affected either, but also the people on the ground who are losing their jobs and livelihoods 
instead they're just canceling flights willy-nilly which is causing even more chaos 
can you imagine having to wait in long queues for hours just to get some gas? that's just not fair 
Many Canadians are stuck in hotels or having major issues with travel plans, and I feel so bad for those Cubans who've lost their jobs.