Scheduled commercial flights between China and Cuba will resume on May 17, 2024, after a meeting between Cuban Ambassador Alberto Blanco Silva and Chinese aviation officials. Air China will operate the route using Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, with two weekly flights. The new stopover point will be Madrid, Spain, eliminating visa restrictions for Chinese travelers to Cuba. However, the total flight distance will increase by 27.6% compared to the previous layover in Montreal. Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero’s visit to China last year highlighted the close relationship between the two countries, with Marrero expressing his hope for increased Chinese tourism after the resumption of flights.