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Norwegian Cruise Line Just Launched Its First Caribbean Cruises From Jacksonville

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Jacksonville has a new way to sail to the Caribbean. Norwegian Cruise Line has officially launched its first-ever voyages from the city, with the Norwegian Gem now homeporting at JAXPORT for the winter season. The move brings a new wave of itineraries to the region — from short Bahamas getaways to longer Caribbean journeys — as Norwegian […]

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Aruba Airport Just Launched a New Self Bag Drop Service for U.S. Travelers

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A major upgrade has just landed at Queen Beatrix International Airport. Aruba Airport Authority has officially launched its new Self Bag Drop service, a step that’s set to streamline the travel experience for passengers flying to the United States. The move comes after the airport launched its new US check-in terminal earlier this year. The […]

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How Air Caraïbes and Caribbean Airlines Are Making the Caribbean Easier to Reach From Europe

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For travelers in Europe, the Caribbean just got closer. Caribbean Airlines and Air Caraïbes have signed a new codeshare agreement that links Paris-Orly directly to the wider Caribbean through seamless connections in Martinique and Guadeloupe. It means that a traveler boarding in Paris can now check in once, collect all boarding passes up front, and […]

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Spirit Airlines Files for Chapter 11, Vows Normal Operations Will Continue

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Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, marking another turn in the carrier’s turbulent financial journey. Spirit Aviation Holdings, parent of Spirit Airlines, said the voluntary restructuring move is designed to “build a stronger foundation and future for our company,” according to an open letter to guests. The airline emphasized that operations will […]


How Air Caraïbes and Caribbean Airlines Are Making the Caribbean Easier to Reach From Europe

Princess Juliana International Airport has appointed longtime operations leader Emile Levons as Chief Operating Officer, elevating a 23-year PJIAE veteran at a pivotal moment for one of the Caribbean’s busiest hubs. Levons, born and raised in St. Maarten, has held roles across the airport’s operations for more than two decades, most recently serving as Operations […]

This Airline Just Made It Easier to Track Your Bag — With Real-Time Updates and Apple AirTag Integration

You’ve just landed. You’re walking toward baggage claim, mind already on the beach, the meeting, the moment ahead. And then — the wait. Now, JetBlue is making that wait a lot less uncertain. The airline just unveiled two new features designed to bring more clarity — and calm — to your travel day: in-app real-time […]

Virgin Atlantic Is Adding Starlink to Its Flights

Virgin Atlantic is set to become the first UK airline to offer Starlink-powered Wi-Fi onboard, with plans to install the service across its fleet beginning in the third quarter of 2026. The full rollout, which includes Boeing 787s, Airbus A350s, and A330-900neos, is expected to be completed by the end of 2027, Caribbean Journal has […]

Every Traveler to St Maarten Needs to Fill Out This Form

You’re landing in Sint Maarten soon. But before the beach bars, the shopping and the planes gliding just overhead, there’s one essential thing every traveler needs to do. It happens before you even board your plane. Sint Maarten now requires all travelers to complete an online immigration process — a digital embarkation/disembarkation (ED) form that […]

Airport Tips for Wheelchair Users: How to Navigate Air Travel with Confidence

Airports can be overwhelming, especially for those navigating them in a wheelchair. That’s why finding reliable, practical airport tips for wheelchair users is essential for a smoother journey. From accessible parking to wheelchair assistance and pre-boarding options, many airports now offer features designed to support travelers with mobility challenges. In this guide, Split Second Foundation […]

Aeroméxico Just Launched a New Daily Flight Between Mexico City and Panama City

From the emerald hills of El Valle to the gleaming towers of Punta Paitilla, Panama is a country that defies simple definition — a crossroads of continents, a global hub with a tropical soul. And now it’s more accessible than ever for travelers from Mexico. Aeroméxico has launched its new nonstop service between Mexico City […]

The Cayman Islands Is Getting Two New Nonstop Flights from Canada

Seven Mile Beach. Camana Bay. Rum Point. Cayman Kai. The East End. The Bluff. The Cayman Islands is filled with memorable spots — and now it’s getting even easier to fly to the tri-island destination. Porter Airlines, the upscale Canadian carrier that’s embarking on its first-ever expansion to the Caribbean, is planning a pair of new […]

A New Way to Fly Between Colombia and Curaçao

LATAM Launching Direct Bogotá-Curaçao Flights This December LATAM Airlines is launching new nonstop service between Bogotá and Curaçao, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new route, a partnership between the Curaçao Tourist Board, Curaçao Airport Partners (CAP), the Curaçao Hospitality & Tourism Association (CHATA), and Curaçao Airport Holding (CAH), will officially begin on December 2, 2025. […]