Direct Flights To Havana Begin

CHARLOTTE, NC– For the first time in more than 50 years, you can now take a direct flight to Havana.

The first American Airlines flight from Charlotte-Douglas to Cuba took off just before nine this morning.  American is offering more than 90 weekly flights to the island nation.

A Virginia woman says she booked the inaugural flight because she couldn’t pass up the deal.

“I study history. I was just going to get a little more education about Cuba. This is a great time with Obama opening up for more people to go and make it a little bit easier,” said Stephanie Walters

Charlotte is one of 10 cities in the u-s now offering flights to Cuba.