U.S. transportation secretary meets with Cuban officials as U.S.-Cuba flights resume

The first commercial flight from U.S. receives water salute at the Abel Santamaria International Airport in the central Cuban city of Santa Clara, Aug. 31, 2016. The first regular direct commercial flight from the United States arrived in the central Cuban city of Santa Clara on Wednesday morning, marking an important new step in thawing ties between the former Cold War foes. (Xinhua/Liu Bin)