What an influx of American tourists could mean for Cuba
When JetBlue Flight 387 touched tarmac Wednesday, it marked a historic moment for the U.S. and Cuba. The plane from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, to Santa Clara was the first commercial flight between the...
View ArticleFirst U.S.-Cuba scheduled passenger flight in decades takes off
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug 31 (Reuters) - The first regularly scheduled commercial flight between the United States and Cuba in more than half a century departed on Wednesday, opening another chapter...
View ArticleAs fanfare over open door to Cuba fizzles, American Airlines cuts flights
U.S. airlines were ecstatic earlier this year when it was announced that commercial flights would resume to Cuba after more than 50 years, with one executive at a major carrier calling it almost a...
View ArticleAs airlines bail on Cuba, Southwest and American join fight for more flights
American and Southwest airlines are looking to capitalize on their competitors’ struggles in Cuba by snatching up newly available rights to fly to the Havana airport. The two Texas airlines both...
View ArticleTampa airport throws Cuba party but means business at landing flights
TAMPA — Tampa International Airport has mounted what officials call a “full court press” to lobby the U.S. Department of Transportation for some of the limited commercial flights to Havana expected to...
View ArticleCan Americans Travel to Cuba? Yes, and Here's How Much It'll Cost You
By Laura Woods, Contributor On Sunday, March 20, President Obama�made history when he became the first American leader to visit Cuba in the post-Cold War era. Prior to his trip, the last American...
View ArticleUS airlines vie for Cuba flights; Havana top destination
NEW YORK (AP) U.S. airlines are looking to serve Cuba primarily from their large hub cities, with Havana being the most popular destination. At least eight carriers submitted applications to the U.S....
View ArticleUS Airlines Vie for Cuba Flights
Associated Press NEW YORK— U.S. airlines are looking to serve Cuba primarily from their large hub cities, with Havana being the most popular destination. At least eight carriers submitted applications...
View Article2017 Global Agenda for Economic Freedom (The Heritage Foundation)
(Source: The Heritage Foundation) August 30, 2016 | Special Report on Economic Freedom 2017 Global Agenda for Economic Freedom By James M. Roberts, William T. Wilson, Ph.D., Diane Katz, Anthony B. Kim,...
View ArticleMoving swiftly, US eases travel and trade rules on Cuba
WASHINGTON (AP) - Swiftly expanding trade ties with Cuba, the Obama administration opened the door to easier travel and a wide range of new export opportunities with the communist island starting...
View ArticleSales soft, airline cuts Cuba flights
U.S. airlines were ecstatic earlier this year when it was announced that commercial flights would resume to Cuba after more than 50 years, with one executive at a major carrier calling it almost a...
View Article2015 Global Agenda for Economic Freedom (The Heritage Foundation)
(Source: The Heritage Foundation) The promotion of economic freedom at home and abroad is essential not only for a genuine and sustained revitalization of the U.S. economy, but also to strengthen U.S....
View ArticleU.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Proposes U.S. Airlines and Cities for New...
(Source: US Department of Transportation) WASHINGTON - As part of the Obama Administration's historic effort to normalize relations with Cuba, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today proposed...
View ArticleUS airlines eager to return to Cuba but is island nation ready for influx of...
Though tight restrictions on prospective travel have been lifted, it is still unclear when the first scheduled and regular commercial flights will begin...
View ArticleQ&A: US government eases Cuba travel restrictions
Americans are one step closer to being able to vacation in Cuba, but don't pack your bathing suit and sunscreen just yet. A new set of government regulations takes effect Friday, severely loosening...
View ArticleU.S. carriers eager to offer flights to Cuba
U.S. airlines and travel groups will be watching as President Obama interacts with Cuban President Raul Castro this week at the Summit of the Americas in Panama, marking their first meeting since the...
View ArticleRecent Amendments to the Cuba Sanctions Ease Restrictions for Travel and...
(Source: Reed Smith LLP) Executive Summary This client alert addresses the recent amendments to the Cuba sanctions regime in the wake of President Obama's historic visit to Cuba. The recent changes...
View ArticleCharters vs. scheduled air service to Cuba: How will it shake out?
Among the passengers on American Airlines' first regularly scheduled flight to Cuba was a top executive of one of the Cuban charter companies that have begun to feel the heat now that regularly...
View ArticleAirlines battle to offer scheduled flights to Havana
Thirteen U.S. companies are competing for 110 daily flights up for grabs between the United States and Cuba. Most want to provide regularly scheduled passenger service but cargo carrier Federal Express...
View ArticleA New Era in Cuba Travel Begins as JetBlue Lands in Santa Clara With Historic...
(Source: JetBlue Airways Corporation) A New Era in Cuba Travel Begins as JetBlue Lands in Santa Clara With Historic First Flight JetBlue Becomes the First U.S. Airline to Operate Commercial Service...
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