Air Canada Cancels Flights as Cuba Runs Out of Jet Fuel
Air Canada Cancels Flights as Cuba Runs Out of Jet Fuel 
An invisible crisis on the ground is now stranding travelers in the sky — and exposing Cuba’s growing energy emergency. 
Air Canada has canceled multiple flights to and from Cuba after the country began facing a serious shortage of jet fuel, forcing airlines to reconsider whether planes can be reliably refueled at Cuban airports. 
According to aviation and tourism officials, the fuel supply problem has disrupted operations at several major airports, including popular destinations for Canadian travelers. The situation has created uncertainty for thousands of passengers who had planned winter holidays and family visits, with many now scrambling to rebook or seek refunds. 
The jet fuel shortage is linked to Cuba’s broader energy crisis, driven by limited foreign currency, weakened fuel imports, and ongoing infrastructure challenges. 
Government officials have acknowledged supply difficulties and say emergency measures are being taken to prioritize essential services.
Government officials have acknowledged supply difficulties and say emergency measures are being taken to prioritize essential services.Tourism, one of Cuba’s most critical sources of income, is already under pressure — and airline suspensions threaten to deepen the economic strain. 
For travelers and businesses alike, the sudden cancellations highlight how fragile air travel becomes when a nation’s fuel lifeline begins to fail.
