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MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Amid veiled threats from President Trump that he would roll back the normalization process with Cuba that began under the Obama administration, American Airlines has taken a big step and opened its first ticketing office on the island.
READ MORE: Former Sen. Bill Nelson Testifies At Senate Confirmation Hearing For NASA’s Top JobThe new office is located in the World Trade Center complex in the upscale Miramar neighborhood of Havana
READ MORE: Shortage Of Restaurant Workers Across South Florida, Nation Has Owners Offering IncentivesOn Wednesday, for the first time, Cubans were are to purchase tickets directly from the airline, bypassing the expensive and cumbersome charter system that dominated travel for over 20 years.
MORE NEWS: 'He Was Florida Through And Through': Congressional Leaders Hold Celebration Of Life For Late Rep. Alcee HastingsDelta Airlines opened their ticketing office in Havana last December.
