9 February 2026

WestJet is responding to the developing situation in Cuba and the latest travel advisory by Global Affairs Canada. At this time, the Government of Canada continues to advise travellers to exercise a high degree of caution when travelling to Cuba, related to fuel shortages and impacts to essential services that may disrupt travel on short notice.  

Aligning with our focus to put guests and crew first and protect the integrity of our operation, WestJet Group has made the decision to begin an orderly wind down of our winter operations to Cuba, this is inclusive of WestJet, Sunwing Vacations, WestJet Vacations and Vacances WestJet Quebec.  

To lessen the strain on local resources, beginning today, WestJet will depart Canada with empty aircraft to support the organized return of guests currently vacationing in Cuba. All aircraft dispatched to Cuba will carry sufficient fuel to safely depart without reliance on local fuel availability. 

Information regarding guest cancellations and next steps can be found at Guest Updates Hub.