JetBlue on Wednesday morning became the first American airline carrier to fly scheduled service to Cuba in more than 50 years. “We think that’s ultimately good for the expansion of freedom and democracy.”Mr. Foxx was among the inaugural flight’s 150 passengers. Six airlines have been approved for flights to nine Cuban cities, but not all of them have announced their schedules. José Ramón Cabañas Rodríguez, Cuba’s ambassador to the United States, said the country’s 10 international airports were safe and secure. Cuba has some unique elements because of 50 years of history between the U.S. and Cuba, but we’re ready to go.”

Source: New York Times August 31, 2016 09:00 UTC