Airlines and Aviation

JetBlue has introduced a second nonstop Saturday flight between Boston and Saint Lucia, expanding service amid rising travel demand.

Grantley Adams International Airport’s operations remain smooth, with experts confirming it is well-equipped to handle growth and any challenges.

The inaugural direct flight, set to depart in April, aims to boost tourism, trade, and international ties between Trinidad and Tobago and Ghana.

For 9Y-TTB, the disposal date is October 1, 2026, while for 9Y-TTC, it is scheduled for March 1, 2026. However, the bid is due by February 6, 2026.

Around 14 flights arrived in St Kitts and Nevis on Tuesday while 13 departed, with 28 passengers recorded in transit.

WINAir will launch non-stop, twice-weekly flights between Trinidad and Tobago and St. Maarten on February 1, 2026.

Passengers may be rebooked on any Caribbean Airlines service up to February 2, 2026, with no penalty, due to the severe weather disruption.

WINAir will operate three weekly flights between Barbados and St Kitts & Nevis on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, strengthening regional links and boosting travel, business, and tourism.

The non-stop flight will expand the country’s airlift capacity and enhance travel options for visitors from Boston.

The added flights will be incorporated into the February 2026 schedule to ensure a steady flow of international tourists.

Airlines have cancelled and diverted flights between the United States and the Caribbean following airspace restrictions linked to reports of military activity involving Venezuela.

The Nigerian airline says reports that travellers were sold tickets to Jamaica and left in Barbados are misleading.

The regional carrier has scrapped its buy-on-board shopping service as part of wider cost-cutting measures.

A JetBlue Flight 2017 scheduled to land at 6:18 am was turned back to John F. Kennedy International Airport.

The influx of private jets marks a significant moment for the island’s tourism and economic landscape.

The new service will connect Fort Lauderdale and Cap Haitien for the first time, offering one-way fares starting at $291.

Due to the malfunction, ground staff manually handled luggage, causing long delays and creating a backlog of passengers waiting to check in.

CalvinAir Helicopters, recognized as the premier helicopter tour and charter service operating out of Antigua and Barbuda, says the new addition will allow its fleet to deliver more efficient transportation solutions across the Caribbean.

Caribbean Airlines operated recovery flights between Trinidad, Guyana and New York on December 27, 2025, using aircraft BW3526 to recover the cancelled BW536.

Panama, Belize and Colombia among destinations as airline expands regional connectivity beyond the Caribbean.