What is happening with the flights from Havana to Managua? These are the changes announced by Conviasa

The state-owned Venezuelan airline Conviasa announced the temporary suspension of its Caracas–Havana–Managua route, a connection used by many Cubans as part of their migratory journey to Central American countries.

The official statement details the suspension of flights from Havana to Managua, as well as the rescheduling of trips that are planned in the coming days. 

Conviasa's decision is due to "external causes" related to an aviation notice issued by Cuban authorities regarding the lack of fuel for airplanes, and "new immigration requirements" from the Nicaraguan government for Cuban citizens.

International airports in Cuba will not have availability of Jet A-1 fuel from February 10 to March 11. This forces airlines to operate with additional fuel, make technical stops to refuel, or cancel flights, which increases costs and complicates air connectivity.

What are the announced changes to the Havana - Managua route?

Conviasa announced that flights and returns on the affected route will be rescheduled between February 11 and February 19, 2026, according to the following schedule:

• Wednesday, February 11: Caracas–Havana (3:00 PM–5:00 PM) and return 7:00 PM–11:00 PM.
• Thursday, February 12: Caracas–Havana (15:45–17:45) and return 19:45–23:45.
• Wednesday, February 18: Caracas–Havana (07:00–09:00) and return 11:00–15:00.
• Thursday, February 19: Caracas–Havana (07:00–09:00) and return 11:00–15:00.
• On Thursday, February 19, flights from Caracas to Managua (5:00 PM - 6:00 PM) and from Managua to Caracas (8:00 PM - 1:00 AM) are also scheduled.

The airline did not specify what will happen to passengers with reservations outside of those dates or how long the disruption will extend beyond the announced schedule.

The measure adds to the suspension of operations by other international companies to Cuba due to a lack of fuel, highlighting that the energy crisis is no longer confined to blackouts and shortages at service stations, but is directly impacting air connectivity and the migration plans of thousands of Cubans.