Spanish airline Iberia confirmed that it will maintain the suspension of its direct flights to Cuba until June 2027, a decision taken in response to the ongoing energy crisis facing the island. The company continues to sell tickets for travel from that date forward, subject to the evolution of operational circumstances in the country.

In an official statement, Iberia noted that the situation in Cuba has had a “very significant” impact on both demand and operating conditions. For the duration of the suspension, passengers will be able to travel to Panama and continue onward to Cuba through a codeshare agreement with Copa Airlines. Iberia’s offices in Havana will remain open to assist customers.

The International Airlines Group (IAG) subsidiary also expanded flexibility options for travelers holding existing tickets, offering refunds in cash or travel vouchers, as well as the option to rebook destinations to Miami, Panama, Santo Domingo, or Mexico.

“Iberia has maintained a historic commitment to Cuba since 1949, the year of its inaugural flight to the island, and retains its intent to resume operations as soon as conditions allow,” the company stated.

Since February, operations to Cuba had been disrupted by local fuel shortages, forcing technical stops in Santo Domingo for refueling on return flights to Madrid. In April, Iberia initially announced the complete suspension of the route effective June.

Meanwhile, Air Europa continues its operations to the island with three weekly frequencies. Since mid-June, the carrier transferred its refueling stopover to Punta Cana Airport in the Dominican Republic, shifting away from Santo Domingo.