Port-of-Spain, 30 July 2011, 04.00HOURS (local time)- A Caribbean Airlines aircraft (Boeing 737-800), operating as flight # BW523, en route from Port of Spain, Trinidad to Georgetown, Guyana has been involved in an incident at the Cheddi Jaggan International Airport in Guyana at approximately 01.32 hours.

There were no fatalities. Caribbean Airlines immediately activated its emergency response programme and is in direct contact with the relevant authorities. The airline’s primary concern at this time is for those on board the aircraft and their families.

Details of the incident will be released as soon as all information has been confirmed.

Media enquiries should be directed to +868 669 2902 and the latest statements can also be accessed online at www.caribbean-airlines.com.

Caribbean Airlines will continue to release information as it becomes available. A press briefing is scheduled for 0.700hours (local time) at the VIP lounge at Piarco International Airport.