Where can I buy plane tix in Havana to come to US?

[hacelafacil 0]

hi there,

my fiancee, hopefully, soon will be ready to purchase the ticket to come to US.

anybody knows of other companies besides havanatours?

jajaja, i guess it's all the same, after all... what innocent question! jjjjjj

welcome to cuba!

gracias,

ps. for those that are thinking about this, let me tell you the ticket can only be purchased in cuba, so you have to find a way to get the dinero there.

western union is a very expensive option, i think they take about 10% commission. ay, ay, ay

[brian_n_phuong 193]

Not to worry.... Just provide us with an LZ We'll send John J. Rambo in with the extraction team.

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[naijaboy 16]

Not to worry.... Just provide us with an LZ We'll send John J. Rambo in with the extraction team.

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[GringoD 33]

www.kayak.com?

Edited December 5, 2011 by GringoD

[ann and aties 9]

kayak.com will not work for flights from Cuba because of the blockade. I tried to pay for the tix from here and didn't find a way.

The way I send money is through this: http://www.caribbeantransfers.com

Takes longer than Western Union, and I don't think it's cheaper. Western Union no longer takes the 10% fee when changing the money from USD to CUC. But it is restrictive in that you can only send one remittance before they get their visa, and one remittance after. $1,000 max each time. (that wasn't my problem,but I tried to send it in two chunks after he had his approved visa and Western Union would not let me.)

Havanatur is the way to go and they have offices outside of Havana, in case your fiance does not live in Havana.

[Beau & Digna 5]

kayak.com will not work for flights from Cuba because of the blockade. I tried to pay for the tix from here and didn't find a way.

The way I send money is through this: http://www.caribbeantransfers.com

Takes longer than Western Union, and I don't think it's cheaper. Western Union no longer takes the 10% fee when changing the money from USD to CUC. But it is restrictive in that you can only send one remittance before they get their visa, and one remittance after. $1,000 max each time. (that wasn't my problem,but I tried to send it in two chunks after he had his approved visa and Western Union would not let me.)

Havanatur is the way to go and they have offices outside of Havana, in case your fiance does not live in Havana.

Hi Ann and Aties,

We have an idea, but could you give us a current account of expenses for everything you encountered after receiving the visa? (the carta blanca, medical, etc.)? I'm concerned about transferring money a bit too, as it seems caribbeantransfers.com has some limitations daily, or weekly/monthly. We've been told that my fiancee's visa is finally ready to pick up tomorrow after a few unexpected delays, but we were able to complete much of the carta blanca process in advance of actually having the visa...so we're hopeful that we'll receive the carta blanca quickly.

Thanks, and Congratulations on your flight reservations...We're excited for you guys too...It hasn't been easy we know.

Beau & Digna

[ann and aties 9]

I think it is: carta blanca 150 cuc, medical 450.

Also, don't let your fiance forget to deal with the vivienda, sometimes there is something small to pay off on that, but in CUP? I'm not sure about that, but they must remember to do it.

We really do need a guide just for the Cuban process, don't we? Of course once it is written, it will change!

What city will your fiance fly into?

[ann and aties 9]

Oh and regarding the limitations on Caribbean transfers - call Manuel at sophie communications - 877-283-6842 or email at manuel.ortega@caribbeantransfers.com - you can send $500 each time and they will split it up for two days to total $1,000.

[Beau & Digna 5]

I think it is: carta blanca 150 cuc, medical 450.

Also, don't let your fiance forget to deal with the vivienda, sometimes there is something small to pay off on that, but in CUP? I'm not sure about that, but they must remember to do it.

We really do need a guide just for the Cuban process, don't we? Of course once it is written, it will change!

What city will your fiance fly into?

That sounds about right for the carta blanca, and medical…and the vivienda inspection was a very minor fee of about $1-$2 US (paid in CUP). I believe my fiancée already has everything needed for the vivienda as well. They did the inspection a few weeks ago, and provided a semi-blank slip. I believe we submit this slip to the Cuban Immigrations when we pay for the carta blanca, and medical. I actually think this slip might be the actual carta blanca (not yet complete), but I haven’t seen it, and I’m not sure at all. I hope the carta blanca, and medical are the only major fees left for the exit process…We just wanted to check if we weren’t overlooking another big one.

A guide for the Cuban process would definitely be helpful, but I fear we’ll need to update it daily…ja ja. I actually requested at one time that Cuba be listed under the “Embassy Info” tab on VJ, but VJ didn't take much notice. If it were listed under the “Embassy Info” tab, people could always update information there. We only have the “Embassy Review” link in the Cuba forum, but that’s different.

We would rather fly through Cancun, for numerous reasons, but I’m still a little concerned since I’m not positive about everything. First, It would be nice to be able to travel with my inexperienced international traveling fiancée, and it would be unforgettable/romantic/emotional to do this together after such a long immigration journey. Also, I have access to frequent flyer miles from Cancun…ja ja. Really, I’m just not too confident with the entry/exit visa for a Cuban traveling through Mexico…but I do think it’s possible…I’m just not sure of everything, and would like to be 100% confident in advance…Otherwise, I think it will be HAV-LAX like you two…then off to Oregon.

Thanks,

Beau & Digna

[ann and aties 9]

Yeah, but that's dealing with anything Cuban, not being able to be positive about everything - pretty funny, your comment about having the change the FAQ's daily! You are right - we probably both already have full time jobs, right?

There was a post on the Cuba forum at ThornTree about a fiance traveling through Cancun and how easy it was - I tried to find it for you to quote it but I can't! I'm sorry.

So, I of course I don't have direct experience, but I am convinced it is possible.

Good luck on your journey!

[hacelafacil 0]

hi guys,

i guess we are getting close to that moment!

ann, you must be going crazy!!!!

i have a couple of questions regarding the vivienda.

are you guys, beau and digna, leaving with PVE?

my understanding is that vivienda inspection is necessary when you leave w PSI.

but like you said, things change all the time.

in regards to cancun, i tell you my fiancee went to the mx consulate in havana and they said it is OK to travel with K-1 visa and plane ticket to leave the same day.

i read other couples have gone through cancun and the mexican authorities escort you until you board the flight departing from the other terminal. kinda having a body guard for a couple of hrs.

good luck tomorrow and please report when you get a chance!!!!

[J.Ro 1]

My husband came from Cuba to the the US on a fiance visa in 2008, via Cancun. I bought his tickets (Hav-Cancun on Air Cubana, Cancun-JFK on JetBlue) from here and emailed him all the information. He travelled by himself.

He was almost not allowed to board his departing flight in Havana that day because the authorities there did not recognize Jetblue as an airline. Why they would care about his connecting flight, I do not know, but I guess Cuban authorities think everything is their business. Eventually they let him board, and the rest of the trip was uneventful. He did have a minder/guard in Cancun, but it was fine.

[Claudia2010 1]

he can go to havana libre or any travel agency in cuba..there is one in carlos III and the ticket my fiance flew today which is like christmas prices and only paid $250..good luck..