A US commercial flight arrived in Cuba for the first time in more than half a century. The flight had 150 passengers, including US transport secretary Anthony Foxx. It marks the latest development between US and Cuba since they restored diplomatic ties in December 2014.

To commemorate the occasion, the plane received a water cannon salute, which traditionally marks a special occasion for a ship or aircraft.

Since the US thawed relations with Cuba, embassies have been re-opened in Washington and Havana, President Barack Obama visited the country and a US cruise ship sailed to the island nation in May.