Canadian Carriers Pause Cuba Flights Through Spring 2026 Amid Fuel Shortage

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AeroRoutes’ Week 12 update (as of 11JAN26) notes that Canadian carriers are gradually suspending Cuba service from mid-February through late April 2026 due to aviation fuel shortages. Air Canada, Air Transat, and WestJet (including Sunwing routes) have published numerous Cuba itineraries from Canadian hubs (e.g., Montreal, Toronto, Halifax, Ottawa, Quebec City) to Varadero, Cayo Coco, Holguin, Santa Clara, Havana, and other destinations, with frequencies based on OAG schedules as of 11JAN26.
- Data: Canadian Carriers 2026 Week 12 Cuba Operations as of 11JAN26 AeroRoutes
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