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Canadian Airlines Suspend Cuba Flights as Fuel Shortages Deepen

Canadian carriers WestJet and Air Transat have followed Air Canada in suspending flights to Cuba amid a growing aviation fuel crisis on the island. Cuban airports have warned that they may soon be unable to refuel international aircraft, prompting airlines to halt service to protect passengers from potential travel disruptions. Air Canada was the first to act, cancelling flights and sending empty aircraft to bring home thousands of Canadian travellers currently vacationing in Cuba. WestJet and its vacation brands soon announced a controlled wind‑down of their winter operations, citing rapidly changing conditions and the need to ensure safe, reliable travel for guests and crew. Air Transat has also paused its Cuba routes until late April, aligning with the broader industry response. The fuel shortage affects major airports including Havana, Varadero, Holguín, and Santiago de Cuba, raising concerns about the stability of air operations in the coming weeks. Travellers with upcoming Cu...
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Grocery prices to rise by up to 4.5% in 2024, report predicts

 

The annual Canada’s Food Price Report forecasts that the average Canadian family of four will spend $700 more on food in 2024, reaching a total of $16,297.20. The report, which is produced by four Canadian universities, projects that bakery, meat and vegetables will see the highest price increases, up to 7 per cent.

The report attributes the rising food costs to several factors, including interest rates, energy costs, climate change, transportation expenses and geopolitical risk. However, it also notes that the rate of increase is slowing compared to the previous two years, when the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the food supply chain and caused inflation to spike.

Some essential items, such as dried pasta, sauces and canned goods, could become cheaper in 2024, as grocery chains compete for customers and benefit from lower commodity prices. The report also suggests that families spent less on groceries in 2023 than in 2022, possibly due to higher housing costs and debt levels.

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