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Caribbean Airline Winair Expanding, Adding New Destinations
St Maarten-baser regional Caribbean airline Winair is getting bigger. The carrier has announced the acquisition of two ATR 42-500 series aircraft, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new aircraft will provide service to Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Dominica and Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Most …

A Major Step Toward Electric Flights in the Caribbean
The Caribbean’s first electric airline is closer to becoming a reality. The all-electric Alice aircraft, produced by Eviation Aircraft and already on order by Caribbean airline Cape Air, made its first flight this week. Alice flew for eight minutes at …
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A New Caribbean Airline Is Coming to Martinique
Charter firm ETF Airways is launching a new airline in the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company has announced plans to bring a new carrier to the region, based in Martinique. It’s called Fly-Wi, and the company will begin …
Frontier Kicks Off New Miami-Jamaica Flights
Frontier Airlines has launched its newest nonstop service to Jamaica, a new route from Miami to Kingston. The new service is operating three times each week, with flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. It’s part of Frontier’s growing presence at …
Caribbean Airlines Adding New Nonstop Flights to Kingston, Jamaica
Caribbean Airlines is adding a new nonstop route to Kingston, Jamaica, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Trinidad-based carrier is launching a new nonstop route between Orlando, Fla. and Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport in July. The new route, which kicks …
Ultra-Low-Cost Carrier Swoop Has a New President
Canadian ultra-low-cost carrier Swoop has a new president. The company, which is part of the WestJet Group, has announced the appointment of Bob Cummings to the role, which took effect on Monday. “I am delighted to welcome Bob back to …
New Caribbean Airline Launches in the Dominican Republic
A new Caribbean airline has launched in the Dominican Republic, with plans for its first flights this spring. It’s called Arajet, and it’s being billed as the “first ultra-low-cost airline in the Caribbean region.” The company is a full-fledged relaunch …
WestJet Has a New CEO
Canadian leisure carrier WestJet has a new chief executive officer. Alexis von Hoensbroech has officially taken over the role at the company, which has a broad Caribbean network. “It is my pleasure to officially welcome Alexis to the WestJet Group …
Two Major Low-Cost Airlines to Merge
The two fastest-growing airlines in the Caribbean are merging. Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines have agreed to a definitive merge agreement under which the two airlines will combine. This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on …
Caribbean Airlines Is Launching New York-Barbados Flights
Trinidad-based regional airline Caribbean Airlines is set to launch a major new route next month, Caribbean Journal has learned. The carrier will be launching new nonstop flights between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Barbados. The new …
Jetair Launches Curaçao-Dominican Republic Flights
Curaçao-based airline startup Jetair has launched its third route in the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned. The carrier kicked off its new flights between Curaçao and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic this week, with one weekly flight on Sundays between …
Delta to Keep Blocking Middle Seats Through April
Delta Air Lines will continue to block middle seats through at least April 30, the carrier said this week. That means Delta will remain the only carrier still blocking middle seats amid the pandemic. Delta will also continue to …
More Airlines Relaunch Flights to Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia has gotten a major boost with the relaunch of four international flight routes to the island, Caribbean Journal has learned. That includes the return of United Airlines’ flights from Newark; JetBlue from Boston; a second American Airlines …
Caribbean Airlines Expands in the Eastern Caribbean
Caribbean Airlines has expanded its network in the Eastern Caribbean. The Port-of-Spain-based airline has launched new flights from Barbados to both St Vincent and Grenada. It’s part of what the company is calling its “strategic plan,” following its acquisition …
Traveling to the US Virgin Islands, Explained
This new age of travel means visitors have new questions as they plan their trips. What is the flying experience like? How have hotels changed? How can I ensure that I feel safe? How is the on-island experience different? …
Delta, LATAM Sign “Trans-American Joint Venture”
Delta Air Lines and LATAM have signed a “trans-American Joint Venture Agreement,” the two sides said Thursday. The move will combine the two carriers’ route networks between North and South America. “Late last year, we set out to build …
Frontier Airlines to Implement Temperature Checks for Passengers
Frontier Airlines said it would begin implementing temperature screenings for all passengers and team members beginning June 1. The checks will be performed prior to boarding flights; anyone with a temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher will be …
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