He Cuban Government warned the international airlines that operate on the island that within a period of 24 hours, starting this Sunday, will run out of aviation fuela situation that could cause partial suspension of flights y alterations in routes, schedules and frequenciesas confirmed by sources from the sector to the EFE agency.
The measure mainly affects airlines from the United States, Spain, Panama and Mexicowho for now have not officially reported how they will face the contingency.
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In similar episodes in the past, The airlines chose to modify itineraries and make technical stops to refuel at airports in Mexico or the Dominican Republic..
The island is experiencing its worst energy crisis in decadessince it currently produces only a third of the energy it consumes and depends largely on crude oil imports. The situation worsened after the suspension of Venezuelan supplyafter the fall of the autocrat Nicolas Maduroand the order signed by the American president Donald Trumpwhich threatens impose tariffs on countries that supply oil to the island.
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Given the shortage, Havana activated an emergency plan that includes the reduction of hours in hospitals and state offices, the closure of hotels and the end of the sale of diesel. In tourist areas such as Varadero and the northern keys, visitor relocations have already begun to concentrate operations and reduce energy consumption.
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