how are airlines facing cuba's jet fuel crisis

As of February 10, 2026, a critical aviation crisis has hit Cuba. Official NOTAM A0356/26 confirms that Jet A-1 fuel is commercially unavailable at nine international airports, including Havana (MUHA), Varadero, and Santiago de Cuba. This "dry spell" is expected to last until at least March 11, forcing airlines into a logistical nightmare. In this video, we go behind the scenes to decode what’s actually happening on the tarmac and why your flight radar might be lying to you. In this episode of Parlons Avion: 📄 NOTAM Breakdown: What the official alerts actually say. 🛰️ The Radar Mirage: Why you still see planes over Havana on FlightRadar24. ⛽ Operational Hacks: Explaining "Fuel Tankering" and technical stops in Cancun or Nassau. 🌎 Geopolitical Context: The impact of US sanctions and the end of Venezuelan oil shipments. 📉 Airline Fallout: Why Air Canada and Air Transat have suspended operations. Join the Conversation: Are you an #AvGeek with a trip planned to Cuba? Have you seen any unusual diversions or fuel stops? Let’s discuss in the comments below! Support the channel: 👍 Like this video if you found the analysis helpful! 🔔 Subscribe to Parlons Avion for deep dives into global aviation news. #AviationNews #Cuba #JetFuel #NOTAM #AvGeek #FlightRadar24 #AirCanada #AirlineOperations #Havana #AviationDaily Suscribe to our channel for more aviation videos ! Contact : [email protected]