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Today 10:33 #1784
Posts: 373Hurricane Rafael, FYI
As most prolly know by now, Rafael is heading to eastern Cuba.
"A partir de las actuales condiciones meteorológicas generadas por la tormenta tropical "Rafael", que impactará de manera directa en la zona occidental de Cuba, se ha decidido suspender el servicio why las operaciones en LOS aeropuertos de Gerona, Cayo Largo del Sur, La Habana why Varadero desde las 12 de la noche de hoy, martes 5 de noviembre, hasta las 12 del theía del jueves 7 del mes en curso".
For those of you not fluent in Espanol, translation refers to the airports listed above will be closed Tuesday at noon till Thursday at noon. The above quote is from Cuban media.
Just a heads up in case someone has plans to fly in during those times.
Mondo.
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10-30-24 16:23 #1783
Posts: 161Canadian Bank credit cards for US Citizens question
Hey all,
I know, from experience, that US based bank credit cards won't work in Cuba. Tried it, just for giggles and nope.
That said, I have read recently that it's possible for US citizens to open credit cards from Canadian banks. I actually spoke with Scotiabank customer service today, who confirmed that yes, I can travel to a branch in Canada, bring documentation with me to confirm my identity, etc. And open a Canadian based credit card account that *should* allow me to use it in Cuba with no difficulties.
I think I will try this, but am curious if anyone else has done it.
First some answers to obvious follow-on questions. Yes, I know this is expensive, but I have more money than sense and also, I'm just genuinely curious to see if this will work.
If it does, it would take away one of the biggest travel to Cuba annoyances. The lack of a credit card payment option. Not that I can't continue to use cash, it works perfectly fine, but man, it would be nice to just whip out a card and pay, especially in the nicer restaurants, and also to be able to go to places like Hotel Gran Packard, and other hotels, that only take cards, no cash!
Anyway, if any US citizens have gone about getting a Canadian bank based credit card and successfully used it in Cuba, I'd love to hear that.
Thanks!
Nomars777.
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10-19-24 15:19 #1782
Posts: 852And now there is a new total blackout as of 06:15 on Saturday (today). My heart goes out to those people, who have endured so much for so long. Hope it gets better soon.
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10-19-24 13:23 #1781
Posts: 852Not true at all that the airport is "unaffected. " It is completely without power and operating off the backup generators. Anyone willing to fly in under those conditions is welcome to do so, but I will pass.
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10-19-24 09:25 #1780
Posts: 373Re: power grid
Originally Posted by EMode [View Original Post]
Airports not affected.
Mondo.
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10-19-24 00:30 #1779
Posts: 43Electricity outage
Have you guys seen that the power went down on the entire island today? Wow, things just go from bad to worse.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/...ark-rcna176169
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10-14-24 15:25 #1778
Posts: 121Regulations
First there are only a select few US airlines that are allowed to enter Cuba (few as in maybe 3).
Second entry can only be from select US airports (again like 5 in the whole USA).
AA.com direct and you can book. They offer 5 flights daily to Havana and like 2 to some of the other Cuba cities direct from MIA. Using some search tool for Cuba flights from the USA is not reliable.
Originally Posted by Mondo707 [View Original Post]
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10-13-24 15:53 #1777
Posts: 852I kind of thought everyone knew this but Yew Ess citizens have to go through a process showing they are going there for cultural, educational, diplomatic reasons etc. Canadians no. Now for those from the Yew Ess thinking about going via México, yes you will probably be okay but please note that if you DO get caught, it's $10,000 and it's likely you'll have problems with future travel. Personally, as a Yew Ess citizen, I would not risk it when Colombia etc is not that much farther away.
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10-13-24 15:45 #1776
Posts: 43Originally Posted by Mondo707 [View Original Post]
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10-13-24 06:54 #1775
Posts: 291I had same issue with Aeromexico website in August-.
Their website was prompting me to answer if I was a US citizen in order to complete ticket purchase.
Both Orbitx and Booking.com are American companies and make it very difficult to purchase flights to Cuba.
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10-12-24 23:19 #1774
Posts: 59Way around
Originally Posted by Mondo707 [View Original Post]
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10-12-24 23:09 #1773
Posts: 373USA-Cuba flights
Wonder if any one here is having the same issue.
Lately I've been trying to track flights to Habana this coming January as to be able to pull the lever when a good deal comes thru.
Happens that a bunch of sites show a message saying, For regulatory reasons, we are unable to display results for this search.
Question, anyone here having the same issue? Again this search is from the USA, not sure from other countries.
Could this be as a result of the so called "embargo"?
Anyone know any way around this? Would a VPN do the trick?
Appreciate any help.
Mondo.
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09-13-24 20:19 #1772
Posts: 33Music Festivals
Originally Posted by Mondo707 [View Original Post]
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07-13-24 21:29 #1771
Posts: 373Re: sending $$
Originally Posted by Sammytheman [View Original Post]
Call Cuballama or you can also do it thru their app. I'd suggest you calling them. You need to register with them, I. E. Give them your phone number and email addy.
Once you're register, you are able to send $$ or do recargas (phone minutes).
If you send USD, the commission is 10%, prolly the same in other currencies.
The person in Cuba can receive the money in USD or CUP, not sure what exchange rate they get, so if it was me I'd instruct them to give them USD. That way if they want to exchange the money to CUP they can do so.
You are welcome.
Mondo.
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07-13-24 14:42 #1770
Posts: 1177Originally Posted by Sammytheman [View Original Post]