Air Canada and WestJet suspend Cuba flights amid severe aviation fuel shortage.

Major Canadian airlines have suspended Cuba flights. A severe energy crisis is the cause. The U.S. oil blockade triggered the shortage.

Thousands of Canadians are now waiting there. Airlines are working to bring them home. Air Canada stopped all service this week.

They cited unreliable aviation fuel supply issues. WestJet is also ending its winter operations. This affects Sunwing and WestJet Vacations too.

Air Transat has also cancelled its flights. The Trump administration started the oil blockade. They want to pressure the Cuban government.

Background on the Energy Crisis

This policy has caused a humanitarian crisis. Fuel is now very scarce at airports. Planes cannot refuel for their return trips.

This makes flying to Cuba very dangerous. Safety is always the top airline priority. The NDP is calling for federal action.

Don Davies wants support for the island. He criticized the U.S. for economic coercion. Prime Minister Mark Carney has stayed silent.

Industry Impact and Recovery

Davies says Canada must stand with Cuba. This is a major test for Canada. Airlines are planning special rescue flight missions.

These planes will carry their own fuel. This method is called fuel tankering operations. It allows planes to fly without refueling.

But heavy fuel loads limit passenger seats. This makes the rescue mission very complex. The IATA monitors these global fuel risks.

Safety and Regulatory Oversight

They ensure that airlines follow safety rules. Air Canada follows all safety travel alerts. WestJet is updating all its affected guests.

Travelers should stay in contact with airlines. More updates will come in the morning. The situation remains very fluid and tense.

Canada must help its citizens get home. This crisis impacts the entire Caribbean region. Fuel shortages disrupt many international flight paths.

Airlines hope for a quick supply resolution. But the U.S. blockade continues for now. This leaves many travel plans in doubt.

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