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Flights Approved Between BWI and Cuba

U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently approved the airport's application for passenger charter service.

An application for passenger charter air service between BWI and Cuba recently was approved by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

The Obama administration announced in January its intent to expand allowances for religious, academic, journalistic and cultural travel between the United States and Cuba.

“We are grateful that the federal government has approved the application for direct charter service between BWI Marshall Airport and Cuba,” said Paul J. Wiedefeld, executive director of BWI Marshall.

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“The authorization can produce expanded access to Cuba for Maryland and the entire national capital region. This service has the potential to benefit many institutions and organizations throughout our region.”

Previously, only airports in Miami, New York and Los Angeles were authorized to charter flights to and from Cuba. BWI Marshall, as well as several other new markets, joined the short list of airports with authorization.

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