Second weekly flight from Orlando to Havana, Cuba launches on July 8

ORLANDO, FL – On July 8th Island Travel & Tours, Ltd will begin its new non-stop service between Orlando, Florida and Havana, Cuba with two flights a week, one each on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Orlando is the entertainment capital of the southeast and a popular destination for Americans and visitors from throughout the world. Its central location places 60% of Florida’s population within a two hour drive of Orlando’s airport and numerous entertainment parks such as Disney World, Epcot Center, Universal Orlando, Sea World Orlando, Discovery Cove and many more.

Phil Brown, Executive Director of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, points out “the convenient access of Orlando International Airport further positions the airport as a gateway to desired destinations around the world.” This new destination for Orlando clearly supports that goal.

“These new flights will provide more options to more travelers wanting to visit Cuba including local colleges, universities, religious groups, business organizations, cultural institutions, and agricultural companies that are legally eligible to travel to Cuba,” said Bill Hauf, President of Island Travel & Tours, Ltd.

Island Travel & Tours, has joined with iHeart radio in a promotion that began today offering over 100 free of carrier charges flight tickets on Island Travel & Tours air charter flights between Orlando and Havana.

Passengers to Cuba will be traveling for educational purposes under a US Department of Treasury OFAC General License.

The 90 minute flights will be flown by Swift Air and will use 126 passenger Boeing 737-300 aircraft with 114 Coach Seats and 12 First Class Seats.