the return of their Madrid-Santiago de Cuba flights from 15 November. Aaaand Holguin International airport is also returning to operation from 3 November.

Only other news really is that Cuban Authorities will now not allow Hand Luggage on the planes. They are not the only ones banning this. It is a recommendation by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

They also warn about items that may get confiscated, like certain food items, seeds, vegetables, fruits and the like. However you can import UHT Milk and canned meats as long as they are known brands. Have to be careful with art and telecommunication items. Latter may need a special permit to enter the country.

Cash can be taken in in any currencies, but the limit is only $5,000 USD in cash.

If you are considering importing scooters or electric bikes, do check the rules around them as well as any marine motor related items.

Further prohibited items are:

• Narcotic, psychotropic drugs, precursors or similar substances. In the case of psychotropic substances for personal use, they are authorized upon presentation of the corresponding certificates.

• Blood products, human vaccines, culture media as well as other biological products.
  Medical equipment, devices and supplies in quantities that are representative of a commercial activity.

• Radioactive products used for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.

• Any other medical product that may constitute a risk to human health.

• Weapons and explosives are not allowed either: their import, possession, possession, use, transportation, maintenance, delivery, reception and export are illegal. Rapier poles, blowguns, crossbows, bows and arrows, mittens, truncheons, blackjacks, rubber poles and the like cannot be imported.

• Finally, the atomizers that expel irritating, neuroparalyzing, fumigation, asphyxiating, tear or poisonous gases will be seized by the customs authorities. The same will happen to you with weapons or electrical defenses, in case you matter.

The seizure of your merchandise can also occur when you exceed the amount of the same item in your luggage. Miscellaneous products have limits on the number of each item you can have. These can be found in resolutions 206 and 207 of Cuban Customs. I better check these before my next trip I think... make sure I can take all my toothpastes with me!