If you're traveling between Miami and Cuba with American Airlines, you should be aware of the airline's specific requirements.
This airline maintains a strict protocol to comply with U.S. government regulations regarding travel to the island, so it's essential to understand the conditions before planning your trip.
Who can fly to Cuba from the United States?
Travel to Cuba for tourism purposes is not permitted under U.S. policy. Travel to or from the U.S. is only permitted by one of the 13 authorized categories, including: family visits, religious activities, humanitarian projects, support for the Cuban people, professional research, educational exchanges, and journalistic activities, among others.
If you don't meet any of these requirements, there are only two other ways to travel to Cuba from the U.S.:
- Obtain a special license from the Foreign Assets Control Office (OFAC).
- Being a Cuban citizen returning to his or her country of origin.
If you do not qualify under any of these options, You will not be allowed to travel to Cuba from United States.
Other entry requirements to Cuba
All passengers must have a valid passport, Cuban visa y health insurance with coverage in CubaAmerican Airlines includes a $25 insurance fee in the ticket price.
Important:
People born in Cuba, regardless of their current citizenship, must enter with a Cuban passport from the July 1, 2024. Electronic visas (E-Visas), which cost $50 plus $35 processing fee, They are not valid for those born in Cuba..
Traveling to Cuba from Miami: Mandatory check-in at the airport
You should know that the check-in online is not available for flights to Cuba. That's why you'll need to show up at the airport at least 3 hours before of your flight to verify your documents and declare your reason for travel. If you are traveling from Miami (MIA), go to the "Cuba Ready” near checkpoints 1 and 2 to get your boarding pass stamped.
Equipaje permitido
American Airlines allow to 2 checked bags per passenger, depending on the ticket class. You can also carry one hand luggage or with a personal item.
Additional items allowed include sports equipment and assistive devices for people with disabilities.
In addition, for flights to Cuba, it is allowed a new, unused backup electric generator, as long as it is in its original packaging and is registered as checked baggage.
Please note that boxes (plastics, containers, coolers, etc.) are not accepted as luggage, even if they are placed inside a suitcase. This restriction does not apply to the mentioned generator.
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Hello, when you say boxes aren't allowed as luggage, does this also include a TV? Or is the latter allowed to be checked in?
Hello, when you say boxes aren't allowed as luggage, does that also include a TV? Or would the latter be allowed to be checked as luggage?
I think the airline's measures are fine, but I suggest that they also comply with the organization of their procedure because two years ago a relative of mine was coming from Miami to Cuba and due to flight hours the pilots did not make the trip so the family did not want to make the flight the next day, to recupThe luggage was in Cuba for two months, but it never left Miami and when I received it, everything was incredibly dirty. I hope this doesn't happen again to my family. Thanks for reading the comment, but I think it might help.
And well, it appeared. My carry-on luggage, checked in at the bottom of the plane door, never appeared. I still have the key to the suitcase lock.