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Carnival, Cuba strike deal to avoid discrimination

By Susan Crabtree
Published April 22, 2016 4:52pm ET
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Carnival, Cuba strike deal to avoid discrimination
"Carnival Corporation worked closely with Cuba to allow its cruise ships to operate in a similar manner as current air charter operations in Cuba, starting with its historic voyage on May 1," the travel company said in a statement. (AP Photo)

Carnival and the Cuban government have struck a deal to allow the cruise line to serve the island nation without discriminating against Cuba-born travelers.

“Carnival Corporation worked closely with Cuba to allow its cruise ships to operate in a similar manner as current air charter operations in Cuba, starting with its historic voyage on May 1,” the travel company said in a statement.

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