Tour operators will adjust the programs of tours to Cuba in the coming days.

The revision of tourist programs for tours to Cuba is possible from February 10 to March 11. This was reported by the press service of the Russian Union of Travel Industry (PCT) on Monday, February 9.

"At the moment, there is a risk of adjusting travel programs in connection with the NOTAM message dated February 8. According to the notification, deliveries of Jet A-1 aviation kerosene will be suspended at nine airports in the country, including Havana, Varadero and Cayo Coco, from February 10 to March 11," the press service told the Moscow City News agency.

The union added that during the specified period, airlines will be forced to review flight programs. There may be postponements or cancellations of individual flights, but a full stop of tours has not yet been announced.

The PCT noted that tourists are advised to keep in constant contact with the tour operator and monitor flight updates. If the flight is canceled, the passenger has the right to a forced refund or to rebook to alternative dates or routes, the press service reminded.

Crisis in Cuba: the country is experiencing shortages of oil and electricity under pressure from the United States

Will alternative sources help the island?

Earlier in the day, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that the situation in Cuba had become critical due to US pressure on the island, and Moscow was working on joint solutions with Havana, according to the website. kp.ru .

The Efe news agency reported that the Cuban authorities, amid the escalating energy crisis, notified air carriers of an imminent shortage of aviation fuel. Life.Ru . It was noted that the country's fuel reserves for aircraft could run out within 24 hours. Jet A—1 aviation fuel will be unavailable at nine international airports in Cuba for a month, from February 10 to March 11.

On February 6, the PCT announced that the Russians stranded in Cuba would be brought home in the near future. According to the union, the situation was controlled by tour operators, the planes were refueling, and there was enough fuel. Flight delays were of a technical nature.

Political analyst Pavel Dubravsky noted on January 27 that the economic situation in Cuba could turn into a humanitarian catastrophe. 360.ru .

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