Overview
- Cuban aviation authorities told airlines that on-island jet-fuel refuelling is suspended from February 10 to roughly March 11, forcing long‑haul carriers to add technical stops or adjust schedules.
- Air Canada suspended 16 weekly flights and is sending empty aircraft to repatriate about 3,000 Canadians, while Air France is keeping service with a Caribbean refuelling stop and Air Transat offers flexible changes.
- Havana began emergency conservation measures including a four‑day workweek, mandatory telework where possible, fuel‑sale limits, reduced interprovincial transport, shorter school days, and partial university remote learning, with some hotels closed and tourists consolidated.
- Mexico dispatched two navy ships carrying more than 814 tonnes of food aid and condemned prospective U.S. tariffs, as the Kremlin called Cuba’s situation critical and said it is discussing possible assistance with Havana.
- Germany advised against non‑essential travel to Cuba, warning that foreign aircraft cannot currently refuel and that services face severe disruptions, while international bodies have flagged rising humanitarian risks.