Canadian airlines halting flights to Cuba indefinitely

Travel June 07, 2026 05:02 AM

Air Canada, Air Transat and Sunwing Vacations, a group that includes WestJet, announced they will be suspending Canadian flights to Cuba indefinitely. Air Transat says the "current geopolitical situation in Cuba" is behind the decision. Canada's major airlines initially suspended flights to Cuba in February. Cuban-Canadians in Toronto remain concerned for family facing the uncertainty around electricity and gas shortages in the country. The CBC's Lorenda Reddekopp has the latest.

Canadian airlines halting flights to Cuba indefinitely

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