Air Travel
All-Inclusive

Punta Cana Is Getting a New Adults-Only All-Inclusive — With 239 Suites, Swim-Up Rooms, and a Wave Pool

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Another adults-only all-inclusive is coming to Punta Cana Playa Bávaro runs for miles along the eastern edge of the Dominican Republic, a stretch of white sand lined with palms and large resorts facing the Caribbean. It’s the center of tourism in Punta Cana, the place most travelers picture when they think about the country’s Caribbean coast. […]

Air Travel

Virgin Atlantic Is Getting a New CEO

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Virgin Atlantic has announced a major leadership transition at the top of the airline. After seven years as Chief Executive Officer, Shai Weiss will step down on Dec. 31, 2025. He will be succeeded by Corneel Koster, currently Chief Customer and Operating Officer, who will officially assume the CEO role on Jan. 1, 2026. Koster, […]

Flights

Cancun Set for Return of Virgin Atlantic Flights From London

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Cancun is set to welcome back a major new transatlantic service on Virgin Atlantic, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Beginning Oct. 19, Virgin Atlantic will be running three flights each week between London Heathrow and Cancun International Airport.  The relaunched route is the only nonstop flight between London Heathrow and the Mexican Caribbean hotspot, also opening […]

News

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 […]


Cancun Set for Return of Virgin Atlantic Flights From London

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 […]

St Maarten's Airport Just Named a New Chief Operating Officer

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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