American to fly DFW-GCM daily this winter

Starting December 5, 2024, travelers from Dallas can look forward to daily nonstop service from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Grand Cayman on American Airlines. This seasonal service responds to the surging demand for the Cayman Islands during this peak period and will run through early April 2025. “Dallas has always been an important market for the…

ByCaribbean Tourism AuthorityApril 1, 20240Comments

Bahamas to host Routes Americas next year

The Caribbean will take the spotlight when The Bahamas hosts Routes Americas 2025, a premier event in the aviation industry, February 10-13, 2025. To be held at Atlantis, Paradise Island, the conference represents a significant milestone for The Bahamas and the region. More than 900 senior industry professionals from airlines, airports and destinations are expected to participate in…

ByCaribbean Tourism AuthorityMarch 25, 20240Comments

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Caribbean connects in Colombia

The Caribbean’s presence was strong in Bogotá, Colombia during Routes Americas 2024, the route development forum for the Americas. Held last week, the conference attracted several Caribbean destinations, whose executives connected with senior decision-makers from the region’s leading airlines and other tourism and aviation stakeholders. A panel discussion on “Aviation Competitiveness in the Caribbean” provided much food for thought…

ByCaribbean Tourism AuthorityMarch 25, 20240Comments

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Airline talks take off in Colombia this week

Routes Americas 2024, the route development forum for the Americas, opens in Bogotá, Colombia on Tuesday. This premier air service development forum uniting the Americas brings together senior decision-makers from the region’s leading airlines, airports and other tourism and aviation stakeholders. The Caribbean will have a strong presence at the meeting with several destinations in…

ByCaribbean Tourism AuthorityMarch 18, 20240Comments

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Sunrise Airways CEO joins calls for reform of Caribbean aviation taxation system

Philippe Bayard, CEO of Sunrise Airways – Haiti’s hometown airline – has added his voice to the call for reform of the Caribbean’s aviation taxation system, which he believes is hindering the growth of intra-regional air travel. Despite strong international air route growth and new entrants into the market, Bayard believes the outdated…

ByCaribbean Tourism AuthorityMarch 28, 20230Comments

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American Airlines to add more capacity for 25th St. Kitts Music Festival

As Caribbean delegations continue their work to encourage airlines to increase flights to and within the region, American Airlines has given the nod to St. Kitts by adding flights to the destination this summer. Marsha Henderson, Tourism Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, announced at the Routes Americas route development conference in…

ByCaribbean Tourism AuthorityMarch 23, 20230Comments

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Cayman Airways: Leading by example

The aviation industry has long been dominated by men, but the tide is slowly turning as more women are breaking into the field. On the eve of International Women’s Day earlier this month, Cayman Airways recognized five female pilots, who now make up 12 percent of the airline’s pilot complement, one of whom (…

ByCaribbean Tourism AuthorityMarch 16, 20230Comments

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St. Kitts celebrates new Barbados flights

New nonstop interCaribbean Airways flights between Barbados and St. Kitts are being hailed by tourism stakeholders as a step in the right direction to solve to the connectivity challenges facing the region. Although the new thrice-weekly service connecting the popular destinations does not provide a permanent solution to what has been become somewhat of…

ByCaribbean Tourism AuthorityMarch 15, 20230Comments

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Low-cost carrier explores Puerto Rican frontiers

Frontier Airlines, which describes itself as an “ultra-low fare carrier”, is doubling down on service expansions to Puerto Rico, announcing new nonstop routes from seven U.S. cities and Cancun, beginning in May. Along with expanded service to San Juan and Aguadilla, Frontier will begin offering flights to Ponce, Puerto Rico for…

ByCaribbean Tourism AuthorityFebruary 2, 20230Comments

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Touchpoints key for happy travelers, airline exec says

Speaking at the recent Skift Aviation Forum in Dallas, United Airlines’ Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer Linda Jojo highlighted the value of having key touchpoints with travelers. Specifically, she said her airline is continuing to greet each passenger at the end of the jetbridge, offering some kind of welcome token, even…

ByCaribbean Tourism AuthorityDecember 2, 20220Comments

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