Iberia suspends direct flights to Cuba from June

BarcelonaIberia will temporarily suspend its direct flights to Cuba starting in June. According to the company, the decision is motivated by the "situation the country is going through" for several months, a fact that would have impacted demand "very significantly." The sale of flights, however, will remain open from November, when the airline plans to resume the route, "provided that conditions permit." In recent months, the company's operations in Cuba were already being affected by the serious situation being experienced on the island, where the United States has expanded its siege. In fact, as Iberia specifies, since last February 9, it has been necessary to make a technical stop in Santo Domingo to refuel the flights returning to Madrid.

The suspension will be carried out gradually: during April, Iberia will operate three weekly frequencies to Cuba from Madrid. In May, the company will reduce the schedule to two flights a week; finally, from June, direct operations on this route will be suspended. Iberia, however, assures that during the suspension, customers will be able to travel to Panama and, from there, continue their journey to Cuba thanks to an agreement with Copa Airlines. In addition, Iberia will keep its offices in Havana open to assist customers who require it.