Sunwing Vacations Group suspends Cuba operations indefinitely — Westjet Suspends Cuba Flights
Sunwing Vacations Group says westjet suspends cuba flights and all Cuba operations are now on hold indefinitely, a change that replaces the earlier pause set to run until October. The company said on Friday that guests with existing bookings will be contacted directly and given options.
Those options include rebooking to an alternative destination or cancelling for a full refund. Sunwing Vacations Group said the move covers Sunwing Vacations, WestJet Vacations, and WestJet Vacations Québec.
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The company used the phrase "difficult decision to indefinitely suspend all Cuba operations until further notice" in its Friday statement. It also said, "We will continue to monitor developments closely, work with our partners on the ground, and provide updates as more information becomes available."
That leaves customers with an immediate decision: take another destination or accept a full refund. The company said it will contact guests with existing bookings directly, which means affected travelers do not need to wait to raise the issue themselves before the options are offered.
Cuba sanctions and travel pressure
The suspension lands while Cuba is battling energy and economic crises amid U.S. sanctions. On Thursday, the United States imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his wife, and three other individuals, and the Trump administration’s latest move drew immediate condemnation from Havana.
Cuba has also faced pressure since January, when Donald Trump began threatening military action in Cuba after ousting Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. The source says Trump ordered an energy blockade that choked off fuel shipments to Cuba, contributing to severe blackouts, food shortages, and an economic collapse across the island.
Friday change for Cuba bookings
In April, the group said its Cuba operations would be suspended until October. Friday’s decision replaced that timeline with an open-ended halt, which means the travel plan changed from a temporary pause into an indefinite one for customers booked through Sunwing Vacations, WestJet Vacations, and WestJet Vacations Québec.
For those travelers, the practical step is simple: wait for the direct contact from the company and choose either a rebooking or a full refund. Sunwing Vacations Group has tied the update to developments it says it will continue to monitor closely, keeping the next move in the hands of the company and its partners on the ground.
