Caribbean Airlines launches service from Guadeloupe to Barbados

Just in time for the Holidays, Caribbean Airlines has bridged the gap between Guadeloupe and Barbados with their recently launched flight service between the two countries. This development, in keeping with Caribbean Airlines’ mission to connect the Caribbean, will aid in reestablishing the link between the French and English-speaking territories.

Honorary Counsel of France to Barbados, Captain Don G. Chee-A-Tow, was present for the arrival of flight BW287 at the Grantley Adams International Airport on December 11, where arriving passengers received celebratory tokens compliments of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI).

He believes the introduction of the new service is timely and considers that a balanced effort by Caribbean Airlines to eventually increase frequency, will go hand-in-hand with the increase in traffic expected with BTMI’s recent marketing drive in Mainland France.

Chee-A-Tow noted, “This development holds great significance for regionally based businesses and also gives international visitors to the Caribbean more possibilities for inter-regional travel only previously enjoyed before the loss of Air Antilles and LIAT 1974 Ltd.”

The new service scheduled for twice weekly operation, in combination with the recently launched route from Martinique, will improve connectivity with the French Caribbean.

Director of the Caribbean at BTMI, Graham Clarke stated, “In keeping with our efforts to grow our Caribbean market, we are pleased with the introduction of flight service from Guadeloupe to Barbados as it provides an opportunity to increase interest in Barbados and enhance our destination brand within the French Caribbean. We applaud our valued airline partner Caribbean Airlines for bringing this development to fruition and certainly anticipate welcoming an increased number of visitors to our shores from throughout the region.” 

Improving regional airlift

Speaking on the inaugural flight, Chief Executive Officer of Caribbean Airlines, Garvin Medera, emphasised the airline’s commitment to furthering regional ties and expanding its network, “Barbados represents a major aviation hub as we extend our network throughout the Caribbean. We are optimistic that this new service will bolster airlift capacity – providing a vital tourism boost and encouraging opportunities for greater commercial and cultural exchange. Caribbean Airlines values the support of the BTMI as a key partner and we look forward to continued collaboration in promoting destination Barbados.”

As the largest regionally based network carrier, Caribbean Airlines operates more than 600 weekly flights to destinations in the Caribbean, North and South America. The airline, which has a fleet of Boeing 737-800 and ATR72-600 aircraft, is committed to delivering exceptional service and providing a genuine Caribbean experience for clients. (PR)