CAL starts its flights to St Kitts

Caribbean Airlines Ltd started its service to St Kitts on Monday as part of its Welcome Home campaign. The campaign’s focus is on network expansion and is set to provide enhanced travel options and increased convenience for business and leisure travellers in the region.

The slights will operate five times a week directly linking Trinidad, Antigua, Barbados and St Kitts, it said in a release on Wednesday. This new route adds 680 seats to and from St Kitts weekly catering to the demand for travel between the island and other Caribbean destinations.

The airline's CEO, Garvin Medera, said, "This inaugural service has been in the making for some time, and it's a proud moment for us to finally bring it to fruition. Through the expansion facilitated by our Welcome Home campaign, we are fulfilling our promise to provide more convenient and enhanced travel options for the people of the Caribbean."

After the inaugural flight arrived in St Kitts, a delegation led by the Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrence Drew, met the aircraft and greeted the customers. There was also a water salute for the aircraft which is customary when new routes are introduced.

Minister of Tourism, International Transport, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Employment, and Labour for St Kitts and Nevis Marsha T Henderson said, “By strengthening our regional travel links with Caribbean Airlines, we are forging a path towards sustainable economic growth. The influx of travellers and increased business opportunities will invigorate local industries, generate employment, and foster entrepreneurship, empowering our communities to thrive together. Moreover, this venture exemplifies the essence of our Caribbean heritage, where diverse cultures intertwine, fostering understanding and unity.”