Fort Worth, June 7(RHC)-- American Airlines has become the first U.S. passenger carrier to begin cargo service in Cuba, reports the American Journal of Transportation.

The airline now offers mail service, including correspondence, parcels and express mail, with one daily flight from Charlotte, North Carolina to José Martí International Airport in Havana, Cuba’s capital city and leading commercial center.

Havana is American’s principal destination from the U.S. with one daily flight from Charlotte and four daily flights from Miami International Airport scheduled to increase to five daily flights in October.

“As the leading U.S. carrier to Cuba we are excited to launch cargo service to the island,” said David Vance, American’s vice president – Cargo Operations. “Our teams on the ground in the U.S. and in Cuba have worked hard to make this a reality. This new service will benefit families in both countries.”

American is the leading U.S. airline in Cuba, with nine daily flights to five destinations in the country.

Cargo service from US to Cuba is expected to be expanded soon with an additional flight from Fedex.