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As US squeezes Cuba’s oil supply, airlines rethink flights and Havana rations health services

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By Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — Canada’s largest airline has said it is suspending flights to Cuba due to a shortage of aviation fuel on the island – a

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  1. The Guardian

    Air Canada cancels all flights to Cuba as US oil blockade cuts off fuel access (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Airlines from as far away as Russia, China and Spain have also been affected as island nation warns of fuel shortage

  2. Al Jazeera

    Air Canada suspends flights to Cuba due to fuel shortage (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Over the following days, Air Canada will operate empty flights to pick up approximately 3,000 customers already in Cuba.

  3. NBC 6 South Florida

    Air Canada suspends flights to Cuba because of aviation fuel shortage (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Air Canada said Monday it is suspending service to Cuba because of a shortage of aviation fuel on the island.

  4. Military.com

    Cuba Says Airlines Can No Longer Refuel on the Island as US Blockade Deepens Energy Crisis (opens Military.com)

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    Military.com's feed description

    Cuban aviation officials have warned airlines of a fuel shortage for refueling on the island.

  5. The Daily Signal

    Cuba Announces No More Fuel for International Airlines (opens The Daily Signal)

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    The Daily Signal's feed description

    Cuba’s government says international airlines can’t refuel on the island nation for at least a month starting Monday.

  6. PBS NewsHour

    Airlines will no longer be able to refuel on Cuba as U.S. blockade deepens island's energy crisis (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    Cuban aviation officials have warned airlines that there isn't enough fuel for airplanes to refuel on the island, the latest step in its moves to ration energy as the Trump administration cuts the Caribbean nation off from its fuel resources.

  7. RedState

    Trump Oil Blockade Leaves Cuba Without Aviation Fuel, and That's a Good Thing (opens RedState)

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  8. New York Post

    Cuba warns airlines they won’t be able to refuel planes as energy crisis worsens under US blockade (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Cuba published the notices to airlines and pilots on Sunday night, warning that jet fuel won’t be available at nine airports across the island starting Tuesday and continuing until March 11.

  9. KRDO

    As US squeezes Cuba’s oil supply, airlines rethink flights and Havana rations health services (opens KRDO)

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    By Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — Canada’s largest airline has said it is suspending flights to Cuba due to a shortage of aviation fuel on the island – a

  10. Newsweek

    Cuba jet fuel crisis: airlines stop flights as US blockade hits (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Cuba says it can’t supply jet fuel, forcing carriers to suspend flights or refuel abroad as U.S. sanctions squeeze oil imports.

  11. Oil Price

    Fuel Crisis Forces Canadian Airlines to Halt All Flights to Cuba (opens Oil Price)

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    Oil Price's feed description

    Canadian airlines have suspended all flights to Cuba due to a critical jet fuel shortage caused by intensified U.S. sanctions and a halt in oil imports from key suppliers like Mexico.

  12. NPR

    Cuban fuel shortage: U.S. blockade of oil grounds flights in Cuba (opens NPR)

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    Cuba's fuel shortage hits during peak tourist season, grounding flights as the Trump administration's pressure tightens the island's oil supplies.

  13. Insider

    Jet fuel shortage in Cuba forces airlines to cancel flights and send empty planes to pick up passengers (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Cuba's jet fuel shortage is disrupting air travel, with airlines canceling flights, adding refueling stops, and sending empty planes to collect passengers.

  14. Black Enterprise

    Trump’s Tariff Threats Results In Cuba Running Out Of Jet Fuel, Dozens Of Flights Canceled (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Cuba hasn't received oil shipments since December after President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on countries that provide fuel to it.

  15. NBC 6 South Florida

    Cuba's fuel shortages now affecting travel to the island (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    At least one major airline is suspending service to Cuba after the government there announced it can no longer guarantee fuel for arriving aircraft — a sign...

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