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British Airways Is Adding More Saint Lucia Flights
Swoop Is Launching Los Cabos Flights
By the Caribbean Journal staff Canadian low-cost carrier Swoop is adding a new destination: Los Cabos. Swoop is launching two new routes to Los Cabos in November; that will include thrice-weekly service from Edmonton International Airport to Los Cabos, and …
Caribbean Airlines Launching Kingston-Havana Flights
By Dana NilandCJ Contributor Caribbean Airlines is launching twice weekly nonstop service between Kingston, Jamaica and Havana, Cuba, the carrier announced this week. The new flights will operate on Wednesdays and Fridays beginning Nov. 6, using a Boeing 737-800 NG …
Caribbean Airlines Is Upgrading Its Fleet
By the Caribbean Journal staff Caribbean Airlines is planning a major upgrade of its fleet, with plans to add new Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets. The Trinidad-based airline will add 12 new MAX airplanes in the coming years, according to …
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Copa Is Officially Coming to Barbados
By the Caribbean Journal staff Copa Airlines has confirmed its plans to launch new flights from Panama to Barbados. The new flights, which will launch July 17, will operate twice weekly between the two destinations. “Copa Airlines is proud to …
KLM Launches Costa Rica Flights
By the Caribbean Journal staff KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has officially launched a new direct service between Amsterdam and San Jose, Costa Rica. KLM is operating the flights twice weekly throughout the winter season, with a third weekly service to …
Anguilla Planning Significant Airport Expansion
By the Caribbean Journal staff In the wake of Hurricane Irma, the island of Anguilla has announced new plans that would significantly expand its existing airport. The plan unveiled by Anguilla Chief Minister Victor Banks would expand the airport’s runway …
Haiti-Based Sunrise Airways Expands Fleet
By the Caribbean Journal staff Fast-growing Haiti-based airline Sunrise Airways has continued its fleet expansion with a new Boeing 737. The 168-seat aircraft is being acquired through a wet lease agreement with Czech Republic-based Travel Service. Sunrise will deploy the …
Southwest Gets First Boeing 737 MAX 8
Southwest Airlines has officially taken delivery of its newest aircraft: its first Boeing 737 MAX 8. Southwest is the first airline in the United States to receive the 737 MAX, planning to take delivery of eight more MAX planes in …
Copa Orders 15 New Boeing 737 MAX 10 Aircraft
Fast-growing Panama-based carrier Copa Holdings has announced an order for 15 new Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft. The company will be the first airline in Latin America to operate what is the newest addition to Boeing’s MAX portfolio. “Due to …
Boeing Names New Top Sales Executive
Global aerospace power Boeing has named a new top executive for sales and marketing. The carrier has appointed Ihssane Mounir as its new vice president of sales and marketing for commercial airplanes, succeeding John Wojick, who is retiring after 36 …
United’s Big Fleet Expansion
United is planning a major fleet expansion. The carrier announced that it had made an order to purchase 25 new Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The new planes come in addition to a previously-announced order of 40 737-700s. The company said it …
WestJet Reports Traffic Jump
By the Caribbean Journal staff WestJet’s traffic is on the rise, according to the company’s latest figures. The company reported a 7.8 percent increase in revenue passenger miles in September compared to the same month in 2014, along with a …
WestJet Takes Delivery of First Extended-Range Aircraft
A big step for the Canadian carrier By the Caribbean Journal staff WestJet has taken delivery of the first of four new Boeing 767-300 extended range aircraft, the company announced. The new planes will allow the airline to begin serving …
Delta Airlines Adding 60 New Planes
Above: a Delta 737 plane By the Caribbean Journal staff Delta is adding 60 new planes, following an aircraft acquisition deal with Boeing. The company has approved a tentative agreement for 20 Embraer E190 aircraft and 40 new 737-900ERs. The …
Panama’s Copa Airlines Just Paid $6.6 Billion for New Planes
Above: a Boeing 737 MAX By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the Caribbean Basin’s leading carriers is getting bigger. Panama-based Copa Airlines recently agreed with Boeing on the purchase of 61 new 737 MAX 8 and 9 aircraft. The …
New Life For Eastern Airlines
Above: an Eastern Airlines plane By the Caribbean Journal staff A legendary aviation brand is back. Eastern Airlines, once a global brand and the pride of Miami’s airport, has returned with a new look and new management after more than …
Should Boeing Build Its New 777X Plane in Puerto Rico?
Above: the Boeing 777X (Photo: Boeing) By the Caribbean Journal staff Aircraft manufacturing giant Boeing still looking for a place to build its planned 777X aircraft, and Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi is urging the island’s Governor to submit …
Guyana’s Cabinet Approves $138 Million Airport Expansion Deal with China
Above: Cheddi Jagan International Airport (Photo: GINA) The government of Guyana has announced the approval of a $138 million agreement with the state-owned China Harbour Engineering Company for the design and construction of an expansion at Cheddi Jagan International Airport. …
