This week, the United States and Cuba will sign an agreement to resume commerical flights for the first time in 50 years. Air traffic will begin operating daily next fall, reports Reuters. Under the agreement, U.S. airlines can start bidding on routes for as many as 110 U.S.–Cuba flights per day–more than five times the current number. U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx is expected to fly to Havana tomorrow to finish the deal. As the two countries continue to mend fences, Cuba is preparing for an influx in tourists. Earlier this month, Cuba announced it would launch broadband Internet service in two pilot projects in Havana, allowing visitors to stay connected when roaming outside their hotels. The country is also continuing to add Wi-Fi hotspots, with 65 added last year and 80 more coming in 2016. This move is part of a larger push to revamp Cuba’s infrastructure. For more on this story, click here.
