A Cuban-American pases by a vintage Chevrolet as he arrives from Miami at Havana's international airport December 24, 2009. PHOTO: AFP
The United States announced Thursday the resumption of regular flights to and from Cuba, the latest step in a historic thaw in relations.
"On December 16, the United States and Cuba reached a bilateral arrangement to establish scheduled air services between the two countries," the State Department said in a statement.
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"US law continues to prohibit travel to Cuba for tourist activities," added the text, released exactly one year after the countries restored diplomatic ties.
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