What an influx of American tourists could mean for Cuba

When JetBlue Flight 387 touched tarmac Wednesday, it marked a historic moment for the U.S. and Cuba.

The plane from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, to Santa Clara was the first commercial flight between the two countries in more than half a century, and it heralded a new era of American tourism in the Caribbean nation.

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Visitors from the U.S. have 12 ways to justify a trip to the country (including visiting relatives, taking part in academic programs or participating in journalistic or religious activities) and soon there will be six carriers offering 110 flights daily to nine Cuban cities. Read more...

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