Eliminating Individual Travel, Keeping Group Travel The Trump Administration recently announced changes to U.S. Cuba travel policy. Under the Obama administration, rules were relaxed allowing individuals to visit the island in compliance with 12 categories of travel without applying to Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) for a specific license. President Trump’s policy change intends […]
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United Airlines Tickets from Houston to Havana Now on Sale
Reprint from Houston Chronicle United Airlines will begin weekly service to Havana from Bush Intercontinental Airport on Dec. 3. Tickets went on sale Thursday, September 1. “I’m incredibly proud of all the dedicated aviation professionals here at United who are working hard to get our historic Cuba service ready for takeoff in November,” United CEO […]
U.S. AIRLINES APPROVED FOR FLIGHTS TO CUBA
The ease of travel between the U.S. and Cuba just took another big step! The Department of Transportation approved over 100 routes per week for six U.S. airlines including American and Southwest. Pending approval from Cuban aviation officials (who welcome U.S. travelers), and barring unforeseen delays, direct air service from many U.S. gateways will commence […]
It’s About to Get Much Cheaper to Fly to Cuba
Since 1960s, commercial airlines have been unable to access Cuba due to the existing embargo. That’s about to change in a big way. From 2010 to 2015, the number of charter flights from Florida to Cuba grew by nearly 136 percent. The renewed interest in and accessibility of Cuba travel has prompted multiple U.S. commercial carriers […]
Hollywood Returns to Cuba
Once a second home to stars of the Hollywood Golden Age, celebrities are once again flocking to Havana. President Obama’s recent historic visit paved the way for a slew famous faces, from the trend-setting Kardashians to the talented Charlize Theron. Chanel was even on-site at Havana’s Paseo del Prado for their fashion show featuring renowned […]