Over 40 Cuban nationals are stranded in Guyana following a severe technical mishap involving a Fly All Ways flight bound for Havana. The unsettling incident occurred early Wednesday morning. One of the impacted passengers, who wished to remain anonymous, detailed the experience to CiberCuba. The flight took off at 1:45 a.m., but merely 20 minutes later, the engines caught fire, causing one to stall, necessitating an emergency landing.
"I'm reaching out so that this situation affecting more than 40 Cubans gets the attention it deserves. Thankfully, no passengers were harmed, but the airline has yet to provide a return date for those affected," the source explained.
Despite the absence of injuries, uncertainty looms among the passengers due to Fly All Ways' lack of a swift response to ensure their return to Cuba. Many on board were relying on this flight to return home after visiting Guyana, a popular destination for Cubans handling migration or business matters.
As of now, the airline has not released any official statement regarding the cause of the fire or a contingency plan for the stranded travelers. This leaves dozens waiting without clear information on when they can resume their journey.
This is not the first time Cubans have faced issues with this airline. Back in May, a group of Cubans spent approximately 15 hours stranded at Georgetown's airport, anticipating a Fly All Ways flight, only to be rerouted to Surinam where they waited several more hours to return to their home country.
Alfredo Ballesteros highlighted the ongoing ordeal through two Facebook posts, describing the difficulties experienced by the Cubans since Tuesday night when they arrived at Cheddi Jagan International Airport, ready to board the flight to Cuba.
In 2022, Fly All Ways initiated direct flights between Cuba and Guyana, with a one-way ticket priced at $937.50, making a round trip cost $1,875.00.
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What incident caused the Cubans to be stranded in Guyana?
The Cubans were stranded after a Fly All Ways flight to Havana experienced a severe technical failure, with engines catching fire and one stalling, leading to an emergency landing.
Has Fly All Ways released an official statement about the incident?
As of now, Fly All Ways has not provided an official explanation for the incident or a contingency plan for the affected passengers.
What are the costs associated with Fly All Ways flights between Cuba and Guyana?
In 2022, the cost of a one-way ticket between Cuba and Guyana was set at $937.50, bringing the total for a round trip to $1,875.00.