Atlanta becomes a new port of entry for Cuban charter flights

March 8, 2011 — Atlanta

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) (Atlanta) has received federal authorization to serve as a port of entry for flights to and from Cuba. Yesterday (March 7), the Airport received official word from U.S. Customs and Border Protection that its application to offer passenger air service to and from the island nation has been approved.

Hartsfield-Jackson becomes one of only a handful of U.S. gateways to Cuba. The previous ones are in Los Angeles (LAX), New York (JFK) and Miami (MIA).

 

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