Adedokun Waliyu 
Air Canada says effective today, it is suspending service to Cuba because of a shortage of aviation fuel on the island.
The airline says it took the decision after the Cuban government announced aviation fuel would not be available at Cuban airports as of tomorrow.
Cuba has been facing an energy crisis amid a U.S. blockade of oil to the Caribbean nation.
Air Canada says that in the coming days it will send empty flights southbound to pick up approximately 3,000 customers to bring them home.
Air Transat and West Jet/Sunwing both say they intend to continue flights as planned despite the fuel announcement.
