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There’s a New Way to Fly Nonstop From Toronto to Nassau This Winter

The first Porter flight from Toronto to The Bahamas lands at Lynden Pindling International Airport.

Porter Airlines has launched new roundtrip service between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Nassau, expanding the carrier’s growing winter network to major sun destinations across the region. The inaugural flight touched down today in The Bahamas, marking the start of a broader push into southern leisure markets that also includes new routes to Mexico, Costa […]

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American Airlines Is Expanding Its Nonstop Flights to Dominica, an Island Filled With Waterfalls, Hot Springs and Luxury Retreats

a village surrounded by green hills in dominica

The waterfalls. The hot springs. The hiking trails. The boiling lake. Dominica is a natural wonderland, and the adventure-focused island is getting even easier to visit, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The island will be getting a big boost from American Airlines beginning in August, according to Discover Dominica Authority CEO Marva Williams.  The island’s top […]

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Aruba Is Getting Its New Nonstop Frontier Airlines Flight Next Week

caribbean all-inclusive baby beach in aruba

The palapas at Arashi Beach. The shopping in Oranjestad. The fish at Zeerovers. The kitesurfing at Fishermen’s Huts.  A new flight is making it easier to get to Aruba this summer, and it’s starting next week.  Frontier Airlines is set to launch a new nonstop route connecting Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Queen Beatrix International […]

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Air Canada Is Adding Flights to a New Caribbean Destination: Cartagena 

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It’s part of what Air Canada is calling “New Frontiers.” The country’s national flag carrier is adding more new destinations, particularly in the Caribbean — with a focus on the kinds of travel spots that are a bit off the beaten path.  The newest addition in the Caribbean? Cartagena, the fascinating, centuries-old city on the […]


Aruba Is Getting Its New Nonstop Frontier Airlines Flight Next Week

The colors of Willemstad. The waves of Cas Abao. The rosé at Saint Tropez. The live music at the Avila. Curacao is a rich mosaic of culture, food, art and vibes. And the Caribbean island is as buzzy as it’s ever been.  Travelers just keep coming to Curacao, which has been experiencing a travel surge […]

United Is About to Start Flying a New Nonstop Route to Panama 

The Casco Viejo. The Canal. Those skyscrapers. The shopping. It’s hard to think of an analog for Panama City. If you’ve been, you know there’s not really any place like it, at least in the Western Hemisphere (although some travelers like to compare it to places like Hong Kong).  It’s a fascinating blend of modern […]

Curaçao Is Getting New Nonstop Flights From Peru

Curaçao is making a new move to deepen its footprint in South America. Beginning Dec. 2, LATAM Airlines will launch nonstop service between Lima, Peru and Curaçao, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new flights will operate three times per week — on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays — connecting Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima with […]

Montego Bay, Jamaica Is Getting New Flights from Air Canada in December 

The beaches. The jerk. The Appleton. The vibes. There’s a bit of everything on Montego Bay, Jamaica, and the destination continues to be very popular with travelers from Canada.  This winter, Jamaica’s biggest hotspot is getting a new nonstop route on Air Canada, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The carrier is set to kick off a […]

The 5 Shortest Runways in the Caribbean — and the Stunning Islands They Serve

You’re dropping fast. The ocean is coming up quick, and just ahead — it’s there. A sliver of asphalt clinging to the edge of a cliff, or cut between a ridge and the sea. This isn’t your average landing. It’s not supposed to be. These are the shortest commercial runways in the Caribbean, where flying […]

Barbados Is Getting a New Nonstop Route From Europe 

It’s a destination of choice for many British travelers, and an increasing hotspot for Americans. And now the island of Barbados is getting a lift from another major source market: continental Europe.  Dutch carrier KLM is launching nonstop flights between Amsterdam Schiphol and Barbados, with plans to kick off service on Oct. 26, Caribbean Journal […]

Jamaica Is Deepening Its Relationship With Emirates 

It would take about 17 hours to fly nonstop from Dubai to Montego Bay, Jamaica. And while such a flight would be a boon for the island, it remains a long way off.  Having said that, Jamaica is deepening its relationship with Dubai’s Emirates airline. The two sides met this week during the Arabian Travel […]

The Aruba Airport Just Debuted Its New US Check-In Terminal

There’s a new energy at Queen Beatrix International Airport in Aruba. Travelers heading to the United States have gotten their first taste of the island’s brand-new US Check-In Terminal, as the airport quietly began rolling out its upgraded experience with a soft launch. The first to check in? Delta Air Lines flight DL1761, bound for […]