Cuba, Etats-Unis. reach agreement to resume direct passenger flights

HAVANA — Cuba and the United States reached an agreement Wednesday night that will allow U.S. commercial airlines to begin operating flights to the island for the first time in decades, selon U.S.. officials with knowledge of the discussion.

The understanding comes on the eve of the first anniversary of the announcement that the two countries would restore diplomatic ties and turn the page on a half-century of animosity. The agreement — which will allow carriers such as United Airlines, American Airlines and JetBlue to fly to Cuba — is a significant breakthrough that should greatly simplify travel between the countries.

The agreement was reached in Washington. Un Americaines. official with knowledge of the talks said that negotiators from both countries were still working out technical details. But the official, who spoke on…LIRE LA SUITE.