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- Port of Spain, October 15, 2008
Caribbean Airlines adds eighth Boeing 737-800 to fleet
Enhanced fleet will increase customers’ flying opportunities beginning 15 November 2008
Caribbean Airlines, Ltd., will add an additional Boeing 737-800 aircraft to its operating fleet effective 15 November 2008 allowing the airline to increase flight frequency, meet market demands and deliver more flying options for the upcoming peak travel periods.
”Adding an eighth Boeing 737-800 aircraft into our fleet further demonstrates Caribbean Airlines’ positive growth during a time when other carriers are pulling back service,” said Caribbean Airlines CEO Philip Saunders. “We are committed to growing in an incremental, responsible manner and this enhancement allows Caribbean Airlines an opportunity to provide our customers with more chances to fly to our existing markets during the upcoming holiday and Carnival seasons.”
With the enhanced fleet, Caribbean Airlines will provide the following services:
• Two daily non-stop flights between Trinidad and Toronto, Canada.
• Three flights a day, except on Thursdays when there will be two flights, between Trinidad and New York, USA, for a total of 20 weekly flights, which will increase to 25 weekly flights during the Christmas and Carnival peak times.
• Daily non-stop flights between Trinidad and Paramaribo, Suriname.
• Two new weekly non-stop flights between Trinidad and Kingston, Jamaica, during the peak travel seasons augmenting the current daily service.
• Continuation of daily non-stop flights between Trinidad and Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, maintaining Caribbean Airlines’ position as the carrier with the most convenient services between South Florida and Trinidad.
• Additional connecting opportunities to and from Guyana and Suriname from North America through the Trinidad regional hub.
“The strategic integration of the additional aircraft gives Caribbean Airlines even more flexibility and agility to strengthen our position of leadership in key markets, gain momentum in growing our customer base, and explore potential new routes,” Saunders said.
The additional aircraft will bring Caribbean Airlines’ fleet to a total of 13 aircraft: eight Boeing 737-800 and five Dash-8 300 aircraft.
Caribbean Airlines serves 14 markets in the Caribbean, South America, North America and Europe and operates 530 total weekly departures. In the peak travel schedule, Caribbean Airlines will operate up to 618 weekly departures – an impressive increase from the 62 weekly departures operated at Caribbean Airlines’ inception in January 2007.
For more information about Caribbean Airlines, visit www.caribbean-airlines.com. - Port of Spain, September 09, 2008
Caribbean Airlines fare discount for Zoom passengers offered until 15 September 2008
In an effort to assist passengers affected by the closure of Zoom Airlines, Caribbean Airlines, Ltd., offers a special fare discount for those with proof of future travel on Zoom. The discount is subject to availability and tickets must be booked by Monday, 15 September 2008.
To receive the discount, eligible customers must contact Caribbean Airlines directly at 1-800-920-4225 (Canada) or 1-800-744-2225 (Caribbean) or by visiting a Caribbean Airlines ticketing location. The discount is for one-way travel only between Toronto, Canada; Port of Spain, Trinidad; and Georgetown, Guyana.
Caribbean Airlines offers 11 weekly non-stop flights between Toronto and Port of Spain with continuing service to Georgetown. In total, Caribbean Airlines serves 14 markets in the Caribbean, South America, North America and Europe and operates 120 weekly flights. Caribbean Airlines also offers daily Jet Pak small parcel service throughout the Caribbean and thrice-weekly cargo service between Trinidad, Barbados and Miami.
For more information about Caribbean Airlines, visit www.caribbean-airlines.com. - Port of Spain, August 22, 2008
Caribbean Airlines enhances service to New York, Guyana, Canada and Suriname in Fall flight schedule
Caribbean Airlines, Ltd., added service to New York, USA; Georgetown, Guyana; Toronto, Canada; and Paramaribo, Suriname in its Fall flight schedule. The revised schedule is effective the beginning of September 2008 and currently is available for advanced purchase.
The schedule features the following flight service enhancements:
• Daily service between Toronto, Canada and Georgetown, Guyana via Port of Spain, Trinidad
• Four additional non-stop flights between Toronto and Port of Spain, Trinidad for a total of 11 weekly flights
• An additional flight between Paramaribo, Suriname and Port of Spain, Trinidad for a total of five weekly flights
• Two daily flights between New York, USA and Port of Spain, Trinidad with an extra flight on Sunday and Monday for a total of 16 weekly flights.
• Daily flights between Kingston, Jamaica and Port of Spain, Trinidad with intermediate stops at Barbados, Antigua or St. Maarten
• Two additional flights between Georgetown, Guyana and Port of Spain, Trinidad that provide easy connections for passengers traveling to Guyana from Caribbean Airlines’ Fort Lauderdale, Florida flight
• Continued daily non-stop flights between Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Port of Spain, Trinidad
• Continued daily non-stop flights between Miami, Florida and Port of Spain, Trinidad
“While other carriers are reducing service, Caribbean Airlines has maintained or increased our level of service in all our markets,” said Caribbean Airlines Director of Network Management Dayanand Birju. “In our post-summer schedule, which normally sees a consolidation of flight schedules, Caribbean Airlines has reinforced its position as the carrier offering the most service between Trinidad and North America.”
Caribbean Airlines serves 14 markets in the Caribbean, South America, North America and Europe and operates 120 weekly flights. Caribbean Airlines also offers daily JetPack small parcel service throughout the Caribbean and thrice-weekly cargo service between Trinidad, Barbados and Miami.
Customers can book reservations and check in online at www.caribbean-airlines.com. - Port of Spain, August 14, 2008
Caribbean Airlines Enhances Flight Schedule Between Trinidad and Tobago
Available seats increase by 6,316 between 13 August and 15 September
To accommodate more flying options during the busy summer travel season, Caribbean Airlines, Ltd., this week added 6,316 seats to its flight schedule between Trinidad and Tobago effective 13 August until 15 September 2008.
In total, Caribbean Airlines offers 86,976 seats between Trinidad and Tobago over the specified travel period. “Caribbean Airlines was able to increase its domestic flight schedule as part of a collaborative effort with the Tobago House of Assembly and the Ministry of Works to extend the operating hours of Crown Point International Airport by two hours to midnight,” said Caribbean Airlines CEO Philip Saunders. “This effort also is in cooperation with the Director General Civil Aviation and Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago. We are pleased that by working together Caribbean Airlines could enhance the schedule to provide more flying opportunities for those travelling to and from the sister isle.”
To assist customers in easily viewing the number of available seats between the islands, Caribbean Airlines launched an innovative new “Trinidad & Tobago Flights” tool at www.caribbean-airlines.com. The easy-to-view, online display provides an up-to-date summary of the available seats on each flight over the next 30 days.
To use this new online resource, customers can go to the Caribbean Airlines’ homepage and click on the “Trinidad & Tobago Flight” button on the right side of the screen, or select the link from the “Plan Your Trip” page.
While they are online, customers can proceed to purchase tickets at www.caribbean-airlines.com for added convenience.
As a courtesy to other travellers, customers are encouraged to contact Caribbean Airlines if their flight plans change and they no longer need their seat reservations. By doing so, the seats will be made available for others to book in advance. - Port of Spain, August 04, 2008
Caribbean Airlines Selects Courtney A. McNish as Vice President of Human ResourcesCaribbean Airlines is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Courtney A. McNish as Vice President of Human Resources. McNish joins Caribbean Airlines with more than 30 years of experience leading Human Resource programmes in Trinidad and Tobago, and will be a key addition to the airline’s strategic executive group.
Courtney most recently served as Group Human Resources Manager at TCL Group of Companies where he led the human capital management function, managed staff integration of Caribbean Cement Company, oversaw industrial relations, and created employee development programmes. His vast experience also includes human resource leadership roles at Carib Brewery/Carib Glass, Airports Authority of Trinidad & Tobago, and Canning & Company.
At Caribbean Airlines, McNish will be responsible for the company’s strategic and operational human resource management, organizational planning, labour relations, and benefit and compensation programmes. He will begin his role at Caribbean Airlines effective 04 August 2008.
Caribbean Airlines serves 14 markets in the Caribbean, South America, North America and Europe and operates 120 weekly flights. Caribbean Airlines also offers daily JetPack small parcel service throughout the Caribbean and thrice-weekly cargo service between Trinidad, Barbados and Miami.
Customers can book reservations and check-in online at www.caribbean-airlines.com. - Port of Spain, July 31, 2008
Caribbean Airlines contributes to first kidney transplant in GuyanaOn 12 July 2008, Caribbean Airlines, Ltd., aided in another first for the Caribbean –- Guyana’s first kidney transplant.
As his mother was desperately trying to raise funds to send 18-year-old Munesh Mangal to India
for kidney transplant surgery, Munesh’s situation caught the attention of Guyanese
philanthropist George Subraj. Subraj, who lives in New York City, gathered together a team to
make the operation a reality and contacted Caribbean Airlines for assistance in transporting the
American-based doctors who would be performing the landmark surgery.
Caribbean Airlines provided complimentary air transportation from New York to Guyana for
seven doctors and nurses.
“Caribbean Airlines is extremely pleased to have a part in this history-making endeavor is to
improve the life of one of our Caribbean citizens and further develop medical programmes in
the region,” said Caribbean Airlines CEO Philip Saunders. “Providing reliable, full-service air
transportation is our business but serving as a community partner is our heart.”
Caribbean Airlines, and other contributors, were honored at a special ceremony hosted by
Subraj on 14 July 2008 for their generousity. In separate ceremonies, the airline also was
recognized by the President of Guyana Bharrat Jagdeo, Speaker of the National Assembly Ralph
Ramkarran, Guyana Minister of Health Leslie Ramsammy, and Mayor of Georgetown Hamilton
Greene.
"This was a ground–breaking event and lifted our hopes for bringing more and better health
care for the Guyanese people,” said Minister Ramsammy. “We are proud that Caribbean
Airlines demonstrated a commitment to be a part of the exciting developments in the local
health sector."
Munesh Munesh was diagnosed with End Stage Renal Failure in 2007. His mother, Leelkumarie
Nirananjan Mangal, efforts to aid her son began with working tirelessly to pay for dialysis
treatment and tests, then trying to raise USD $36,000 for her son to travel to India for the
surgery, but her ultimate gift was the kidney that she donated to her only son.
After months of planning, the medical team for Guyana’s first kidney transplant performed the
milestone procedure at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation on 12 July 2008. Munesh
and his mother currently are recovering well. Guyana health official state that by observing
and assisting with this first kidney transplant operation, and after additional training, local
doctors will be able to perform the surgery without oversees assistance – a great progressive
step for regional medicine. -
Port of Spain, July 18, 2008
Caribbean Airlines Displays Commitment to Air Bridge with Opening of Renovated City Office at Crown Point International AirportCaribbean Airlines on 16 July 2008 celebrated the official opening of its renovated and re-branded ticket office at Crown Point International Airport in Tobago.
“This celebration is a display of Caribbean Airlines’ commitment to the air bridge linking Trinidad and Tobago,” said Caribbean Airlines CEO Philip Saunders. “We take our responsibility for providing that essential service very seriously and are pleased that we have been able to do so reliably and with service that demonstrates our motto – the warmth of the islands.”
Attending the celebration were Chief Secretary of Tobago House of Assembly Honourable Orville London, Tobago Secretary of Tourism and Transportation Councillor Neil Wilson, Tobago business leaders, Caribbean Airlines customers and staff.
“Since assuming responsibility for the air bridge, there has been a marked improvement in the airline’s on time performance,” said Wilson. “We are witnessing another event designed to improve service to the traveling public. I applaud Caribbean Airlines for this initiative and trust that they will continue to respond to the needs of the people of Trinidad and Tobago.”
Saunders stated the airline was committed to enhancing the service to Tobago, and commended the efforts of the Caribbean Airlines staff.
“Our people have accomplished much since the launch of Caribbean Airlines – including on-time performance that has consistently exceeded 90 percent in recent months,” he said. “It is with their dedication and passion that we will continue to enhance our operation, meet the needs of our customers and successfully move the airline forward.”
Caribbean Airlines provides 22 daily flights between Trinidad and Tobago. In total, the airline serves 14 markets in the Caribbean, South America, North America and Europe and operates 120 weekly flights. Caribbean Airlines also offers daily JetPack small parcel service throughout the Caribbean and thrice-weekly cargo service between Trinidad, Barbados and Miami.
Customers can book reservations and check-in online at www.caribbean-airlines.com.
Photo caption: Caribbean Airlines officially opened its renovated ticket office at Crown Point International Airport in Tobago on July 16, 2008. Pictured left to right: Caribbean Airlines Commercial Vice President Robert Corbie, Caribbean Airlines CEO Philip Saunders, Tobago Secretary of Tourism and Transportation Councillor Neil Wilson, and Chief Secretary of Tobago House of Assembly Honourable Orville London. - Port of Spain, July 01, 2008
Caribbean Airlines Completes In-House Maintenance on Boeing Aircraft 737 9Y-KINCaribbean Airlines is pleased to announce that is has today completed its first ‘C’ Check on one of its B737NG aircraft.
Today is a climax to several months of planning and preparation and was the first check of this magnitude undertaken by Caribbean Airlines. This Heavy Maintenance visit was initially planned for a forty-nine day duration based on experience with ‘C’ Checks accomplished by outsourced vendors. Previously outsourced to maintenance operations in the United States, the in-house ‘C’ check was completed at Caribbean Airlines’ base in Piarco, Trinidad in a record time of forty calendar days at less than 50% of previous cost as would have been incurred, had maintenance continued to be outsourced to foreign maintenance repair organisations.
This ‘C’ Check which consists of a thorough visual inspection of the general condition and security of installations and adjacent structure in designated areas of the airplane, and functional and operational checks to assure continued airworthiness of the aircraft, commenced on May 22 2008.
Internal areas of the airplane were opened as necessary, for adequate visual inspection, as part of the C check, and mandatory modifications and corrosion prevention and control inspections were also incorporated. In an effort to further enhance customer appeal; several cabin enhancements were also included.
This bold drive by Caribbean Airlines to in-source its 737 major maintenance creates a bright future for aviation in Trinidad and Tobago as well as the wider Caribbean as it is an economical venture and provides for the creation of job opportunities in this highly technical industry.
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Port of Spain, June 27, 2008
Caribbean Airlines Increases Flights to TorontoCaribbean Airlines is pleased to announce its continued commitment to our customers by introducing an additional flight to Toronto from Port of Spain effective July 11 2008. With this additional flight, it increases our Toronto services to eleven weekly flights.
In light of Air Canada’s published announcement of its route cancellation on the Toronto - Port of Spain route after August 31st 2008, Caribbean Airlines will ensure that additional capacity is introduced and maintained to meet market needs now and in the future.
We are once again demonstrating a unique capacity to put the needs of our customers first, even in light of the unprecedented challenges for the industry. As a result, we are proud of the fact that within 24 hours of Air Canada’s decision to cease service, we have responded by offering extra capacity with competitive all inclusive fares. This underlies the strategic importance of Caribbean Airlines in ensuring that our customers can count on reliable and sustainable service to the Caribbean and beyond. -
Port of Spain, June 11, 2008
Caribbean Airlines Cargo Announces Third Freighter ServiceHard on the heels of the launch of new passenger flights to South Florida, Caribbean Airlines has now further augmented service to that market with the addition of a new “third” cargo service to Trinidad from Miami starting today June 11th - the air cargo hub of the region. This is in direct response to an increased demand for cargo airlift between Trinidad and the United States.
With the addition of this service, Caribbean Airlines Cargo now operates three services per week with leased wide bodied air-freighters, each with a capacity in excess of 40 thousand kilograms. Two freighters currently fly from Miami to Trinidad via Barbados returning non-stop to Miami on Tuesdays and Fridays, while the Airline’s new third service flies non-stop to Port-of-Spain from Miami and back on Wednesdays.
The new service is scheduled for an early departure from Piarco International Airport which ensures that fresh goods and produce can be delivered rapidly to Miami during business hours. This third freighter underscores the Airline’s growing role in the air-freight industry between Trinidad & Tobago and the United States.
Caribbean Airlines has responded to the needs of our customers who have expressed a desire to see an increase in our freighter service to the US as they depend on our reliable and punctual service as well as our expertise in handling cargo. The Airline has also enhanced the Cargo service, offering customers the option to track their shipments online from the comfort of their office or home through our tracing and tracking application.
The launch of our third freighter today and the facility to offer an enhanced service is an exciting time for Caribbean Airlines and our Cargo clients. - Port of Spain, April 04, 2008
Caribbean Airlines Expands to Fort LauderdaleCaribbean Airlines announced today that it is expanding its service to Florida with the addition of four weekly flights to Fort Lauderdale. The new route will be launched on May 22nd 2008, offering more flexibility for service to South Florida. Caribbean Airlines is the only carrier servicing both Miami and Fort Lauderdale International Airport from Trinidad.
The new network expansion will allow Caribbean Airlines to better cover South Florida and offers more options and flexibility to customers. In addition to the new 4 weekly flights to Fort Lauderdale, the airline continues to offer daily service to Miami’s newest facility, the state-of-the-art Terminal J. “Caribbean Airlines understands that the traveling public wants reliability, options and flexibility”, says Caribbean Airlines’ CEO, Philip Saunders. “By going to Fort Lauderdale, we are truly the natural first choice for passengers traveling to South Florida, offering the best performance and value for money of any other carrier servicing the route”.
Caribbean Airlines recently announced that it will start operating three daily flights to New York City on July 1st 2008 and will offer 9 flights per week to Toronto, Canada from April 15th 2008. The airline offers more flights from Trinidad to Canada or the US than any other carrier. -
Port of Spain, March 20, 2008
Caribbean Airlines offers 3 daily flights to New York this summerCaribbean Airlines announced today that it is further expanding its service to New York City with the addition of a third daily service from July 1st 2008. Caribbean Airlines will launch its new t flights to JFK airport with a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, bringing our fleet to 7 aircraft of that type. Tickets are now available for purchase.
Responding to increased demand for its reliable service, the airline expects high loads for the summer season on all its flights. Caribbean Airlines is already offering 2 daily flights to the Big Apple and is the premier carrier to New York with more services than any of its competitors. “By offering unbeatable value for money, reliable passionate service and one of the best in-flight experiences in North America, we’ve managed to rapidly gain market share in New York City” says Caribbean Airlines CEO, Philip Saunders. “The addition of a third daily flight will offer more flexibility, a betters chedule and choice to travelers as well as a greater choice of connections in Port-of-Spain to other Caribbean and South American destinations as we develop our network”.
Caribbean Airlines additional flight to New York will depart Trinidad at 0905 and arrive in New York at 1405. It will leave New York an hour and 40 minutes later at 1545 and land in Port-of-Spain at 2040.
Caribbean Airlines also announced that it will offer 9 flights per week to Toronto, Canada from April 15th 2008. The airline offers more flights from Trinidad to Canada than any other carrier.
Details of the Caribbean Airlines New York schedule during the summer peak period are as follows:
Toronto schedule details are as follows:
- Port of Spain, March 19, 2008
Caribbean Miles announces new Miles partnerCaribbean Airlines’ frequent flyer programme, Caribbean Miles has launched a new partnership with the Intimate Hotels of Barbados Group. The agreement was finalised at the Dover Beach Hotel in St. Lawrence, Barbados this week with six properties from the Intimate Hotels group signing contracts to host an earn and burn miles relationship.
The participating properties are All Seasons Resort – Europa, Dover Beach Hotel, Golden Sands Hotel, Nautilus Beach Apartments, Pirate’s Inn and Rostrevor Hotel. All will offer miles accrual to Caribbean Miles members at a rate of 1 mile per US$1 spend at their property. All the properties will also offer redemption of miles which means that members may now use their miles for free stay at the properties.
“The new partnership is keeping in line with Caribbean Miles’ goal to be the number one frequent flyer programme in the region”, said Caribbean Airlines’ Director of Marketing Francois Pariseau. “In launching this initiative we are giving our members more opportunities to earn and redeem miles, bringing greater value and rewarding them for their loyalty.
” The Intimate Hotels of Barbados was established in 2000 and consists of 48 small (fewer than 75 rooms) independent, locally owned properties throughout Barbados. Through the Intimate Hotels of Barbados Group, these small hotels have joined forces in a cooperative venture to achieve sustainable growth in product and service quality, through the facilitation of marketing and management services. “Intimate Hotels is pleased to partner with Caribbean Airlines, the region’s premier airline, in an effort to generate more revenue for both entities” says Gayle Headley-Lowe - Executive Director, Intimate Hotels of Barbados.
Other Intimate Hotels Barbados properties will be joining the partnership in the near future. Both parties will benefit from cross marketing opportunities and joint ventures. More information in the partnership can be found on the Caribbean Airlines’ website caribbean-airlines.com. - Port of Spain, February 20, 2008
Caribbean Airlines Starts New Flights to VenezuelaCaribbean Airlines announces today that it is expanding its network to South America with the introduction on March 9th of a new non-stop flight to the Venezuelan capital, Caracas. The new daily service is the first network expansion since the airline started operating on January 1st 2007.
The daily non-stop flight will be serviced by a Dash-8 aircraft with a schedule built to provide excellent connection time in Port-of-Spain for passengers wishing to continue their journey to New York City and Toronto. The 70 minutes flight will include Caribbean Miles accumulation and rewards, web check-in, on board refreshment and the reliable and warm service that Caribbean Airlines’ customers are now accustomed to on all our routes.
“Caribbean Airlines is proud to add a new route to South America with its first flight to Caracas in March”, says Caribbean Airlines’ CEO Philip Saunders. “This is a new milestone in our strategy to fully utilise Piarco International Airport as a hub linking North and South America and to further strengthen our position as the airline of choice in the region”.
The daily Caracas flight departs Piarco International Airport at 0705 and arrives in Caracas at 0815. On its return journey it leaves Caracas at 0855 and lands in Piarco at 1105. Operations are planned to commence on March 9th and the flights are opened for sale. Caracas is the third destination served by Caribbean Airlines in South America. The airline already flies to Georgetown in Guyana and Paramaribo in Suriname.
Customers are encouraged to visit caribbean-airlines.com or contact the Airline’s Reservations Department or their Travel Agent for further information.
