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Fuel shortage suspends Air Canada flights to Cuba

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Air Canada flights to Cuba are being suspended due to an ongoing shortage of fuel on the Island.

The airline says it will send empty planes to pick up around 3000 passengers to return them home.

It’s projected that aviation fuel will not be commercially available at island airports effective Tuesday.

For remaining flights, Air Canada will tanker in extra fuel and make technical stops as necessary to refuel on the return journey.

Air Canada will continue to monitor the situation to determine when normal service will resume.

A flexible rebooking policy is being created for customers travelling to Cuba, and Air Canada Vacations is now introducing a refund policy, allowing customers who had scheduled departures to Cuba and experienced flight cancellations to automatically receive a full refund.

There is no need for these customers to contact the Air Canada Vacations Contact Centre.

Customers currently in Cuba who booked an Air Canada Vacations package can receive direct support from Air Canada Vacations’ local representatives, who are available to address any questions or concerns.

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Staycation Tax Credit Available

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A new staycation tax credit is available for Ontarians starting for the 2022 tax year.

To help minimize the risk of spreading or contracting the covid 19 virus, the province has implemented a tax credit for individuals and families who choose to stay somewhat local when choosing a vacation destination.

Provincial residents will be able to claim up to 20 per cent of their eligible 2022 accommodation expenses; hotel stays, cottage or campground fees are main examples.

Eligible expenses can be claimed up to $1,000 as an individual or $2,000 if you have a spouse, common-law partner or eligible children, to get back up to $200 as an individual or $400 as a family.

More details here on the provincial site.