Aircraft destined for Havana have been warned that no refueling is possible amid a US energy blockade
Cuban aviation authorities have warned international carriers of an aviation fuel shortage due to the ongoing US energy embargo on the island.
A notice to airmen (NOTAM) issued on Sunday by Havana’s Jose Marti International Airport said Cuba’s nine international airports will have no kerosene to refuel arriving aircraft starting from Monday, and that the crisis is expected to last until at least March. US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on nations supplying oil to the Caribbean island, as his administration anticipates an economic crisis could topple the Cuban government.
Airlines previously managed similar shortages by adding refueling stops in countries such as Mexico or the Dominican Republic. However, resulting higher ticket prices could hurt tourism, observers note.
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