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Iberia informed this Monday that it has activated a relaxation of the conditions for customers with already issued tickets to Cuba who wish to make voluntary changes to their travel plans.
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The warning from the Cuban government states that nine international airports, including Havana's, will be without Jet A-1 fuel for a whole month, from February 10 to at least March 11, 2026.
Against this backdrop, in a statement cited by El País, Iberia provided passengers with tickets for flights to Cuba several options that include:
- the flight date change
- the change of destination to a nearby one
- the refund via a voucher
- the refund through the original payment method
Iberia emphasized, however, that for the moment, it does not anticipate any changes to its regular operations between Madrid and Cuba.
"At this time, there is no confirmation that this situation will lead to modifications or cancellations of operations between Madrid and Cuba," said the airline, which stated it is continuously monitoring the evolution of the problem to take necessary measures if the situation worsens.
The decision comes following the issuance of NOTAM A0356/26, which confirms the unavailability of Jet A-1 fuel at the international airports of Havana, Varadero, Holguín, Santa Clara, Camagüey, Cayo Coco, Cienfuegos, Santiago de Cuba, and Manzanillo.
The notice establishes an operational limitation recognized in international aviation systems, which requires airlines to fly with additional fuel, make technical stops outside the island, or incur higher operational costs.
The shortage of fuel at Cuban airports is linked to the cutoff of oil supplies from Venezuela, the island’s main supplier, following the military intervention by the United States in early January, as well as the cancellation of shipments from Mexico.
This situation is part of a broader energy crisis affecting key sectors of the Cuban economy and adds uncertainty to the country's international air connectivity.
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