China’s flag carrier scrambles to fly stranded passengers out of fuel-starved Cuba

Air China, China's flag carrier, has arranged an extra flight to transport stranded passengers out of Cuba due to fuel shortages. This move comes as a US oil embargo exacerbates Cuba's energy crisis, causing successive cancellations of Air China's regular flights between Beijing and Havana via Madrid. The disruption affects one of Cuba's last direct air links to Europe, highlighting the impact of global events on international travel and trade. The added flight, CA590, aims to reunite stranded travellers with their destinations.

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Air China is taking steps to fly stranded passengers out of Cuba, which could improve customer satisfaction and loyalty. The US oil embargo on Cuba is causing fuel shortages, but Air China's efforts to address the issue may help mitigate the impact on its

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