Forth Worth, July 20 (RHC) -- American Airlines has issued a statement on the re-opening of the U.S. Embassy in Havana and the Cuban Embassy in Washington, DC on Monday, according to a report published by MarketWatch.

"The reopening of the United States and Cuban embassies in Havana and Washington is an important step toward building new commercial relationships and re-establishing scheduled air service between the U.S. and Cuba," said American's Chairman and CEO Doug Parker.

“American Airlines has operated charter flights to Cuba for nearly 25 years and we stand ready to begin scheduled service when it's allowed."

American Airlines is the leading carrier to the Caribbean with up to 150 daily flights to 31 destinations in the region. In addition, American Airlines has operated flights to Cuba since 1991 with charter service from Miami and Tampa to five key destinations – Camagüey, Cienfuegos, Havana, Holguín and Santa Clara. This year, American and Envoy will operate nearly 1,100 charter flights to the island.