Due to jet fuel supply difficulties in Cuba, Turkish Airlines, Iberia and Air Europa decided to make technical stops on Havana flights. Air Canada, meanwhile, suspended its Cuba services.
Fuel Crisis in Cuba Prompts Airlines to Take Action
The jet fuel supply problem in Cuba has forced airlines operating flights to the country to make operational changes. Airlines have revised technical stop and fuel planning procedures to ensure safe and uninterrupted flight operations.
Technical Stop in Cancun by Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines (THY) announced that, within the scope of fuel planning, a technical stop will be implemented in Cancun, Mexico, on Havana–Istanbul flights.
The measure is considered a temporary precaution linked to the current fuel supply problem in Cuba.
Spanish Carriers to Stop in Santo Domingo
Spain-based Iberia and Air Europa have also made changes to their Havana–Madrid flights.
Both airlines announced that they will make technical stops for refuelling in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic.
Air Canada Suspends Flights
Canadian airline Air Canada announced that it has temporarily suspended its flights to Cuba due to the fuel shortage.
