Cuba extends fuel-shortage alert at 10 airports through November

Ten Cuban airports maintain notices stating that Jet A-1 is unavailable for aircraft refueling. The restriction will continue through 04:00 UTC on November 1, according to the date listed in the notices.

The list includes José Martí in Havana; Juan Gualberto Gómez in Varadero; Jaime González in Cienfuegos; Abel Santamaría in Santa Clara; and Ignacio Agramonte in Camagüey. It also includes Jardines del Rey in Cayo Coco; Frank País in Holguín; Antonio Maceo in Santiago de Cuba; Sierra Maestra in Manzanillo; and Vilo Acuña in Cayo Largo.

The lack of fuel does not mean those terminals are closed or that every flight has been canceled. Airlines may load fuel before traveling to Cuba when operating conditions allow, or use technical stops in other countries. Those alternatives can increase costs and lengthen trips.

The current notices replace earlier ones scheduled to expire at the beginning of October. The restriction may be lifted early if supplies improve or extended through new notices. Passengers with scheduled flights should ask their airline about changes to schedules, connections or stops.