Barbados records surge in arrivals from Middle East Barbados Today23/04/202502K views Barbados has seen a 31 per cent jump in visitors from the Gulf region in 2024, as more travellers from the Middle East choose the island for luxury, long-haul holidays.… Read more
First plane lands at London’s Heathrow since a fire shuttered Europe’s busiest air travel hub. Barbados Today21/03/20250501 views The first plane has landed at London’s Heathrow Airport since a fire at an electrical substation shuttered Europe’s busiest air travel hub. The British Airways jet touched down on Friday… Read more
United Kingdom imposes visa restrictions on Trinidad and Tobago nationals Barbados Today12/03/202501.7K views PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC -The British government Wednesday announced that it is imposing with immediate effect, a visa requirement for Trinidad and Tobago nationals wanting to travel to or… Read more
interCaribbean Airways launches new non-stop service between San Juan and Anguilla Barbados Today23/02/202501.2K views interCaribbean Airways announces the launch of new non-stop flights connecting San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) and Anguilla (AXA). Starting Monday, April 14, 2025, this new route will strengthen connectivity… Read more
New LIAT to expand beyond Caribbean — PM Browne Shanna Moore21/02/20250896 views Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne has unveiled ambitious plans for LIAT’s expansion, including potential flights to Panama and Miami, while dismissing concerns about competition from new airlines. … Read more
interCaribbean Airways Launches New Non-Stop Service Between San Juan and Anguilla Barbados Today20/02/202501K views PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos – interCaribbean Airways announces the launch of new non-stop flights connecting San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) and Anguilla (AXA). Starting Monday, April 14, 2025, this new… Read more
Airport set for ‘record-breaking’ weekend of arrivals Sheria Brathwaite18/12/202402.6K views The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) is anticipating that this weekend will mark the busiest period at the Grantley Adams International Airport for the winter season thus far. … Read more
Airline drops student fare age cap after BCEN ‘discrimination’ challenge Emmanuel Joseph12/11/202403.1K views Caribbean Airlines has abolished its controversial age limit on student travel discounts following successful lobbying by a Barbadian consumer rights group on behalf of a mature student who was denied… Read more
Two Barbadians pilot inaugural flight from Philadelphia Barbados Today12/11/202403.7K views Barbados celebrated another historic tourism milestone on Saturday with the arrival of American Airlines (AA) nonstop Flight AA 549 from Philadelphia, piloted by Barbadians Captain Dillon Jackson and First Officer… Read more
PM discusses airlift with German diplomat Barbados Today07/11/202401.4K views Prime Minister Mia Mottley is keen for Barbados to resume airlift with Germany, Western Europe, and Scandinavia, and is optimistic that the Honorary Consul to Germany, Regina Sixt, can use… Read more