Intrepid travelers can now include Cuba as a destination with Delta Vacations, the airline’s new offering now that regular air service to Cuba is in full swing. Trips include hotel and flight packages to Havana, Varadero, and Cayo Santa Maria. In Havana, travel agents can book clients into rooms at the iconic Hotel Nacional de … Read more
Southwest Airlines has officially begun service to Cuba, with the launch of new flights between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood and the resort hub of Varadero. The first Varadero flight touched down with 143 passengers and crew on Sunday. “Our Employees have worked hard to open this route and a new chapter for people who want to connect … Read more
Cuba is the most interesting place in the world to travel today, but don’t let the allure of the forbidden blind you to some realities about the situation on the ground in the island nation. Cuba is different from most travel destinations and is certainly different from the rest of the Caribbean: it is beautifully … Read more
By Alexander Britell In an historic move, the US Department of Transportation has granted multiple commercial flight frequencies between the United States and Cuba. The flights will be the first commercial flight service to Cuba from the US in more than a half century. The DOT has approved six domestic airlines to begin scheduled flights … Read more
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is increasing its operations from Amsterdam to Havana with a new direct flight, beginning October 30, 2016. With the addition of this new flight, KLM will now be offering daily flights to Cuba’s capital. The measure is a response to the growing interest Cuban tourism opportunities and consequent increase in travelers to … Read more
JetBlue is one step closer to launching regularl-scheduled flights to Cuba. And it could happen by September. JetBlue submitted its application to the US Department of Transportation for commercial air flights on a host of flights to Cuba. The carrier has proposed 15 daily frequencies, connecting four Cuba cities with 6 US cities. “JetBlue is the … Read more
By Peggy Goldman Cuba Journal Contributor For Americans wishing to finally experience Cuba’s rich Afro-European culture after fifty years of embargo and enmity, news that commercial air service is on the horizon (pun, fully intended) is being met with celebration. And it should. For consumers, commercial air service means increased competition, lower fares and more … Read more
By Alexander Britell Let the commercial aviation battle for Cuba begin. The US and Cuba have officially finalized their landmark air service agreement, paving the way for the imminent launch of regularly-scheduled commercial flights. “We are excited to announce the availability of new scheduled air service opportunities to Cuba for U.S. carriers, shippers, and the traveling … Read more
Regional air carrier InterCaribbean Airways is launching flights between Providenciales, Turks and Caicos and Havana, Cuba, the company announced this week. The new nonstop flights will launch May 1. Outbound flights from Turks and Caicos will operate on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the Havana-Provo flight operating on Wednesdays. The company also suggested combination trips that … Read more
Spanish air carrier Iberia is launching daily service to Havana, Cuba, the carrier announced. The new flights will launch on June 2, according to a media release on Facebook. Iberia will be operating the service on its new Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The addition of daily service represents a 30 percent increase in flights to Cuba, … Read more
