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Embargo: Restrictions on Travel
The U.S. had stopped direct flights in February of 1996 as a response to the downing
of two U.S.-registered aircraft that were flying in international airspace.
By restoring humanitarian charter flights, the U.S. will be providing a more
cost-effective way to send much needed assistance to the Cuban people. Direct flights will
also facilitate licensed travel to Cuba, which directly benefits the Cuban people.
Travelers on all flights must fit within one of the licensable categories, other than
persons traveling once a year to visit close relatives in extreme humanitarian need. These
other persons must be either traveling for clearly defined educational or religious
activity, persons belonging to recognized human rights organizations, journalists, or
official government travelers. The Departments of Treasury, Commerce, and State have
developed procedures to license carrier service providers to Cuba.
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