Air China adds rescue flight as Cuba fuel crisis strands passengers

Air China is operating an extra flight to evacuate passengers stranded in Cuba after repeated cancellations of its Beijing-Havana route, caused by fuel shortages exacerbated by the US embargo. The disruption highlights the deepening energy crisis in Cuba and its impact on international connectivity. The situation underscores the broader geopolitical tension between the US and Cuba, with China stepping in to maintain a lifeline.