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Canadians currently in Cuba are anxiously awaiting flights home as the island faces a worsening energy crisis linked to a U.S. oil blockade.
Several major Canadian airlines have already suspended service to the country, including Air Canada and WestJet, leaving many travellers uncertain about when they will be able to return.
All three airlines operating routes between Canada and Cuba have confirmed that plans are underway to bring passengers back home safely.
WestJet, based in Calgary, said its decision to wind down winter operations in Cuba will affect multiple travel brands under its umbrella, including Sunwing Vacations, WestJet Vacations, and Vacances WestJet Québec.
Air Canada also announced the cancellation of its Cuban service, citing growing concerns over fuel availability at airports across the country.
The airline said the move followed government advisories warning about the unreliability of aviation fuel supplies at Cuban airports, creating serious challenges for continued flight operations.
The disruption comes as the Trump administration intensifies pressure on Cuba by restricting the island’s access to traditional fuel sources. The U.S. blockade is aimed at tightening economic constraints on the Cuban government, which has been under American sanctions for decades.
As the fuel shortage deepens, Canadians vacationing or visiting family in Cuba are now left waiting for limited repatriation flights amid an increasingly unstable energy situation.