It is called the Republic of the bananas because although it has numerous natural resources, 65% of the active populace is used in the monoculture of the banana trees.
American Airlines added Santiago de Cuba as the sixth destination in Cuba when its first flight arrived in that city, which will be repeated from now on with a daily frequency and a capacity for 128 passengers in the airplanes.
Every day, the company makes 11 flights to Havana, Holguín, Camagüey, Santa Clara and Varadero, which constitute a growth in the three years since the air links from the North American city of Miami began.
Ramon Jimenez, manager of operations of the entity in the country, said in the welcoming ceremony that this increase is proof of the strong commitment to the island.
Antonio Maceo International Airport Director from Santiago de Cuba, Emilio Domenico, reported that American Airlines is one of the five U.S. companies with regular activity in Cuba and with it mutual efforts to consolidate air transportation in respect to the environment and international standards are strengthened.
Evangelio Venero, Havanatur's director for the South East, highlighted the beginning of this new route and the way it opens for other destinations in this area of the national geography.
It is called the Republic of the bananas because although it has numerous natural resources, 65% of the active populace is used in the monoculture of the banana trees.
