Home Uncategorized First direct US-Cuban commercial flight in over 50 years First direct US-Cuban commercial flight in over 50 yearsBy Samantha Jones - September 1, 2016Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Email Digg The first regular direct commercial flight from the United States arrived in the central Cuban city of Santa Clara on the morning of August 31, marking an important new step in thawing ties between the former Cold War foes.