Cubana airline - reserving/paying for inter-Cuba flights with US credit cards

US credit cards do not work in Cuba. They are blocked by the banks. Banks believe they will be fined if they don't block their use in Cuba.

Thanks. But I can book and prepay for other services with US cards from the US, such as casa particulares (through airbnb, etc.). I've heard that this might be possible for airlines, too, maybe through an intermediary. I know I can't use my cards while in Cuba.

Maybe thru AirBnB in San Francisco or wherever they are located.

Airbnb, no problem.

I believe that Cubana's website might route payment through a Spanish company. Or look at Cubajet.com which is part of Cuba Travel Services.

I don't know about once you are in Cuba.

(Of course, some US cards, such as Stonegate, do work in Cuba).

I have been booking cars through a contact i have in Havana for quite a few years. The last time was at the very end of last year. No cars available through any website. He found me two. Held them for 5 days to let me decide which one i wanted to rent.

Ya, payment is made through a Spanish website, if i recall. He sends me a link, specific to my booking. It's good for 24 hrs. I pay, using my credit card, he sends me the voucher. Never had a problem. In my case, it's not a US credit card but he has told me to keep it quiet and not blah blah about it on the internet. I can mention it since I am not giving any details.

They do accept US credit cards but it's, somewhat, esquierda and he doesn't want it shut down.

I use him because he has always been able to find me multiple cars when no one else could. Prices were rack.

He also books hotels, guides, you name it. I assume, flights also. No cp,'s.

He used to post here a few years ago until they, basically, banned him.

No, don't ask me for his email if you are from the USA. I won't give it even though i would like to steer more business his way.

Just saying, yes there are Cuban entities that you can book services using a USA credit card.

Thanks, all! This is helpful.

Booking flights inside Cuba (booking done online from US) was very easy, and payment no problem, using the Cubajet.com website.

You have been able to pay for Cubana flights with US linked cards for as long as I can remember. We always book direct on the Cubana website. No point in paying extra fees via 3rd party sites such as Cubajet.