Silver Airways has received Cuban government approval to operate regularly scheduled commercial service to Cuba, including service from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Clara, Camagüey, Cienfuegos, and Holguín. In addition, Silver is seeking Cuban government approval for service from Fort Lauderdale to Santiago, Cayo Coco, Varadero, Cayo Largo, and Manzanillo. Silver Airways’ first flight 100 is … Read more
New commercial air service to Cuba is part of the process of normalizing relations between the US and Cuba. Existing flights between the two nations have been limited to what is called “charter” flights because – technically speaking – the flights are not part of a “regular” schedule and do not operate under a bilateral … Read more
According to a report in the Miami Herald, American Airlines and JetBlue have received final approval from the Cuban government to begin commercial airline service to several airports on the island. JetBlue, with a flight scheduled to Santa Clara from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Aug. 31, will be the first regularly scheduled flight to … Read more
JetBlue today announced it will launch its first scheduled flights to Cuba on August 31, 2016. The airline said it is aimed at removing the high costs and complexity of travel to Cuba so that customers can instead get the most of their time visiting loved ones, arranging a unique cultural experience, taking care of … Read more
Eight US-based airlines have received tentative approval to fly to Havana, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced Thursday. The move – part of a broader effort to normalize relations between the US and Cuba – would give 10 US airports at least one weekly non-stop flight to the Cuban capital. The DOT approved 14 … Read more
Southwest Airlines today was informed by U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) that the carrier has been preliminarily awarded authority to serve Havana with twice daily nonstop service from Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, and once daily nonstop service from Tampa Bay International Airport. Pending finalized authority from DOT and subject to requisite approvals from the Cuban … Read more
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) tentatively awarded the airline nonstop flights to the Cuban capital from its global gateways in New York/Newark and Houston. “These flights open the door to a new world of travel and opportunities for our customers,” said Oscar Munoz, United’s president and CEO. “We are proud of the … Read more
Last week, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) approved a number of airlines to commence regular commercial service to Cuba in most of the island nation’s regional hubs – but excluded Havana from approval until later this year. Airlines must now wait for final approval from Cuba. All existing charter flights will continue on an … Read more
Starting in December, a new Eurowings route will serve one flight a week from Cologne/Bonn to Havana. The German company’s move is a part its route development strategy expanding further into the American continent, after it has already launched its first route to Boston. Scheduled US commercial flights to Cuba are expected to being later … Read more
The following is the statement of Paul Fujimura, Assistant Administrator and Larry Mizell, TSA Representative, Transportation Security Administration, U.S. Department of Homeland Security before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Transportation Security Subcommittee on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. Introduction Good afternoon, Chairman Katko, Ranking Member Rice, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for … Read more
