US and Cuba to resume regular commercial flights
December 18, 2015 02:09
The US today announced the resumption of regular flights to and from Cuba, the latest step in the thawing relationship between the two Cold War-era enemies.
"On December 16, the United States and Cuba reached a bilateral arrangement to establish scheduled air services between the two countries," the State Department said in a statement.
"This arrangement will continue to allow charter operations and establish scheduled air service, which will facilitate an increase in authorised travel, enhance traveller choices and promote people-to-people links between the two countries," it said.
The deal was finalised last night, an official was quoted as saying by CNN. The official could not say when flights would actually resume, because there are other steps the Federal Aviation Administration needs to take to ensure certain safety regulations are in place.
TOP STORIES
© 2024 Rediff.com - Investor Information - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances