By Sue-Ann Wayow
NON-stop flights between Tobago and Barbados from state airline Caribbean Airlines (CAL) being on May 8.
In a press release on Wednesday, CAL stated, “The addition of this new service is aligned to the airline’s mandate to improve regional connectivity and to support the development of multi-destination tourism.”
In commenting on the new route, Caribbean Airlines CEO, Garvin Medera said, “The introduction of this non-stop service between Tobago and Barbados will be another choice for travellers to connect to various transatlantic markets. As we continue to re-ignite our customers’ passion for travel, this flight will facilitate easy connectivity for visitors to explore multiple destinations in the region.
“Multi-destination tourism offers each country the opportunity to maximum output from its tourism investments and related activities. As we work with our stakeholders to rebuild Caribbean travel, the airline will provide, as best as we can, convenient connections throughout the region and beyond”.
Last week, the airline announced the resumption of non-stop flights between Tobago and New York.
Have we analysed the enviroment adequately to have arrived at this decision. Are there sufficient opportunities to make this route profitable. Or is the taxpayer who would be burdened as in the cases of the Costa Rica and Havana routes of some years ago.