Due to fuel shortages, Canadian Airlines suspends its flights to Cuba

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Due to fuel shortages, Canadian Airlines suspends its flights to Cuba

Commented Air Canada (Air Canada) flies to Cuba on Monday due to Fuel shortages on the island, which faces a US embargo on energy imports.
Cuba is suffering the repercussions of stopping oil shipments from Caracas by order of The United States, after American forces arrested Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro last month.
US President Donald Trump also signed an executive order allowing his country to impose customs duties on countries that export oil to Havana.

Suspension of Kerosene Supply

The Cuban authorities informed airlines that they would suspend kerosene supply operations for one month, starting at midnight on Monday.
The Canadian company indicated In a statement, to that "Jet fuel will not be commercially available at airports" Cuba as of Tuesday.
She added: "Over the next few days, the company will operate empty departures (from Canada) to pick up approximately 3,000 customers already at their destination and return them home."
Canadian Airlines reported that most of its customers currently in Cuba traveled to the island, benefiting from a vacation package offered by the company.

Legalizing the sale of fuel

The Cuban government announced on Friday emergency measures to address it, including implementing a 4-day work system, working remotely in public departments and institutions, and legalizing the sale of fuel.
The oil shortage crisis may plunge Cuba into complete darkness, as it finds… Power plants have difficulty maintaining the electric current supply.
Havana accused Trump of seeking "throttle" Its economy, as the crises of power outages and fuel shortages that Cuba has suffered in recent years have worsened.
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said that his country is ready to hold talks with the United States, but not under any pressure.