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Steady Eddie

5th Feb 2009 20:23

FBO query - Cuba

Hi folks,

I'm planning a trip from Europe to Havana. Our usual US based Flight Planners aren't allowed arrange, or provide any information on handling in Cuba (Federal law). Can anyone recommend a good agent?

Any points to note on corporate operations to Cuba would be appreciated.

Thanks.

evansb

5th Feb 2009 21:24

General contact phone number for Jose Marti Airport (MUHA) Havana, Cuba +53 (07) 649 5777 or +53 (07) 266 4644. If you require an alternate airport, Veradaro (MUVR) is suitable.

Civil Aviation Authority, Havana, Cuba Tel: +53 334949 Fax: +53 334553
e-mail: [email protected]

web site (under construction): www.cubagob.cu

If no luck, contact ASUR FBO Cancun, Mexico (MMUN), as they handle private jet traffic to Cuba daily. +52 998 848 7241.

Cheers!

Flowfix

5th Feb 2009 21:45

Check The Airport Guide - there you´ll find FBO´s and Airport Infos worldwide.

At MUHA they have AEROCARIBBEAN and ECASA S.A...

Steady Eddie

5th Feb 2009 22:56

Thanks for the information Evansb,

We obtained a list of names from an online database, but that's all. It includes Cubana and about three others, which don't have websites. I just want to use a good one, as you know it can make life much easier. If I call one up I know they'll promise the sun, moon and stars, but may not deliver. I was hoping some pruner might have a recommendation.
Our contracted planners, being a US company, won't/can't give us any information.

Regards,

Eddie

H.Finn

6th Feb 2009 05:54

Try contacting Fabrice Mercorelli in Come2Cuba, phone (53 7) 860 2841, mobile (53) 5280 5280, phone in France 08 70 44 88 00, e-mail [email protected] or [email protected]. He provides superb service at MUHA.

wotan

6th Feb 2009 07:25

A good P2 would have all that sorted out for your ;-))))

kp

Steady Eddie

6th Feb 2009 09:46

Thanks for the contacts Guys,

I'll get calling today so.

Wotan, in this game a good P2 is worth his/her weight in gold!

Paradise Lost

6th Feb 2009 13:58

Steady, make sure you are carrying plenty of cash too.....they don't do credit cards in Cuba!!!!

con-pilot

6th Feb 2009 17:22

Although I have been to Havana quite a lot in the past I'm afraid that I really cannot help you. Except to say that after our first few trips into Havana, when we were surrounded by APCs, tanks and a couple hundred army troops, the people at the airport were very friendly and professional. The railroad track that use to run right through the runway about midpoint has been removed.

On the later flights we parked where the former army base was, it has been converted into shops selling everything from cigars to T-shirts. You may be parking there.

Enjoy Havana, I always did, very friendly folks. Well most of them. :uhoh:

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