Air Canada has suspended flights to Cuba because of a serious shortage of aviation fuel on the island. The airline made this decision after governments warned about unreliable fuel supplies at Cuban airports. Air Canada said in a press release on Monday, "It is projected that, as of February 10, aviation fuel will not be commercially available at airports on the island." To handle current passengers, "Over the following days, the airline will operate empty flights southbound to pick up approximately 3,000 customers already at destination and return them home," the airline added. Normally, Air Canada flies about 16 times a week to four Cuban cities. Seasonal flights to Holguin and Santa Clara are cancelled for now. Flights to Varadero and Cayo Coco will continue all year with a possible restart on May 1. Havana’s Jose Marti International Airport warned that "Jet A1 fuel will not be available" from February 11 until March 11 at several key Cuban airports, including Havana and Varadero. This means planes cannot refuel there. Cuba depends heavily on Venezuela for jet fuel, but shipments stopped in mid-December after the US blocked Venezuela's exports. US President Donald Trump said last month about Cuba's troubles, "It looks like it’s something that’s just not going to be able to survive. It is a failed nation." Mexico also stopped supplying fuel to Cuba under US pressure in January. Despite this, some airlines like American Airlines, Southwest, and Delta continue flights to Cuba without issues. They carry enough fuel for their trips and do not face disruptions. Many airlines plan to refuel in nearby countries such as Panama or the Bahamas to cope with shortages. Cuba’s government responded by closing several hotels with few guests to save fuel. Meanwhile, Air Canada focuses on safely bringing back its stranded passengers amid the ongoing fuel crisis in Cuba.