PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC—The state-owned Caribbean Airways (CAL) launched its new service on Monday within the British Virgin Islands (BVI), saying that regional connectivity is on the coronary heart of its mission.
The airline stated that the brand new service would start on October 14 this yr, and its chief government officer, Garvin Medera, stated that “our new service to Tortola is a big step in our progress technique, and we’re dedicated to offering seamless journey experiences for our passengers.
“By the top of this yr, Caribbean Airways will hyperlink the Spanish, French, Dutch, and English-speaking Caribbean with one another, in addition to the North American Diaspora and enterprise and leisure vacationers who want to discover our vibrant area,” he added.
The airline stated that the growth is a part of its strategic plan to raised join the Caribbean area. The flights will function 4 instances per week out of the airline’s base in Trinidad whereas providing handy connections to different locations, together with, however not restricted to, Antigua, Barbados, and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
“We couldn’t be extra thrilled with Caribbean Airways determination to service our islands,” stated the Director of Tourism within the British Virgin Islands, Clive McCoy,
“Granting extra individuals the chance to go to the BVI is a win for tourism. We stay up for welcoming the friends with BVI Love,” he added.
CAL stated the community growth underscores its dedication to fostering regional integration and facilitating extra accessible entry to the Caribbean’s numerous locations.
“The brand new path to Tortola not solely strengthens the airline’s place as a key participant in Caribbean aviation but in addition helps the area’s financial growth by selling tourism and enterprise journey,” it stated, noting that tickets for the brand new route can be accessible for buy from at this time.
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