Caption: Minister of Works and Transport, Rohan Sinanan, centre, cuts the ribbon to mark the official launch of Caribbean Airlines inaugural service to San Juan Puerto Rico, during a brief ceremony held at the Piarco International Airport Trinidad, on SundayLooking on from left are Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs Dr Amery Browne, Minister in the Ministry of Works and Transport Richie Sookhai; Acting Political and Economic Director US Embassy Derek Sarchet, and Chief Executive Officer of Caribbean Airlines Garvin Medera
THREE days after Denver, Colorado-based Frontier Airlines made its inaugural flight from Puerto, Caribbean Airlines (CAL) does the same.
On Sunday, Caribbean Airlines inaugural flight to San Juan, Puerto Rico left the Piarco International Airport, Trinidad at 10.50 am on Sunday.
A release by CAL stated that this new route was part of the airline’s strategic plan to enhance connectivity within the Caribbean region.
Flights to San Juan will operate three times per week (Sunday, Tuesday & Friday) from the airline’s base in Trinidad, with convenient connections to other destinations, the release stated.
It stated, “The first flight to San Juan was marked with celebrations for the passengers, who received goody bags with Caribbean Airlines branded items and were entertained by the talented Leandra Head.
Upon arrival in Puerto Rico, the aircraft was greeted with a traditional water salute, and travellers were welcomed with authentic Puerto Rican entertainment.
Garvin Medera, CEO of Caribbean Airlines, said, “We are excited to expand our route network to include San Juan, Puerto Rico. This new route is a significant step in our growth strategy and underscores our commitment to enhancing regional connectivity.
“Caribbean Airlines plays a vital role in connecting the Caribbean, and by the end of this year, we will link the Spanish, French, Dutch and English-speaking Caribbean with each other, the North American Diaspora, and business and leisure travellers, as we Welcome them Home, to explore our beautiful region.”
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