Caribbean Airlines is an airline company in Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. This company was created on 27th December 2006. On September 2006, followed the instruction from Peter Davis, CEO of BWIA West Indies Airway, Caribbean Airlines got an approval from the government to start their operation. At that time, BWIA was replaced by the Caribbean Airlines by the government regulation.
At the last semester in 2006, in order to decrease the operation of BWIA before finally Caribbean Airlines took over it, BWIA management stop some routes like on Manchester, Heathrow, New York City, and Toronto. This action is taken to let Caribbean Airlines arose and use the route after their opening. Finally, on the 1st January 2007, two aircrafts Airbus A340-300 and one Boeing 737-800 was taken back to International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) and GE Commercial Aviation Services. After that, Caribbean Airlines started their operation at the same year.
Since at their initial flights, Caribbean Airlines still survive the use of magazine services in their flights, Caribbean Beat. However, Caribbean beat has already announced in 1991 by Media and Editorial Projects Limited from Trinidad and Tobago. Another Magazine was Caribbean Essence which was produced by JCD & Associates.
As an additional service, Caribbean Airlines continued their marketing by introducing the public as one of the airlines which provide a desert food as their must-provided service. Another interesting service was the 2 inspection-free luggages for each passenger. However, one interesting film also provided to watch during the long time flights.
The color of Caribbean Airlines is green, blue, and purple. Those colors are shown on their new cabin staff uniforms. All of the uniforms are completed with hummingbird symbol. It is because Trinidad and Tobago is well-known as the islands of hummingbird species.
To get Caribbean Airlines low airfare you can compare the price online in a certain site. Usually you can get the comparison in skyscanner.com. You can also get the tickets online by visiting some legal website which corporate with Air China. This company always held a discount moment which allows you to get cheap Caribbean Airlines tickets. It mostly happens in national holiday moment, Christmas, and a certain celebration like Air China birthday, etc.
To get the low price to buy the tickets, you must pay attention to buy in the legal company only. Buying in ‘too low price’ or we can say unbelievable price is mostly delivered you to the scam scheme. The legal company will provide you more complete information about the destinations, schedule, and why the price is cheaper than usual.
Of course, you need to do the Caribbean Airlines booking in a certain period before flying. Usually, you can buy the tickets 1 month until a few days before flying. This makes you comfortable to get the suitable seat that you want. For example, you want to get a window seat which usually available in a short moment. This action will also increase the possibility to get the cheap Caribbean Airlines tickets price.
It is because the airline usually held the discount only for a few registered passengers which registered early. The information regarding the cheap price will usually appear on their legal site and the tickets reseller which legally cooperated with them.
Aircraft Types
Baggage Allowance and Information
One (1) carry-on baggage plus one (1) personal item are allowed on all Caribbean Airlines flights.
One (1) carry-on piece is allowed:
• Maximum weight: 10 kg / 22 lb
• Maximum linear dimensions: (L + W + H) 114cm /45 in
One (1) personal item is allowed along with carry-on baggage:
• Maximum linear dimensions not exceeding (L + W + H) 91cm/ 36 in
Fees
Extra, heavy and oversized carry-on bags are subject to carry-on bag fees.
Amanda Shepherd
2017-11-10 07:09:01
Fort Lauderdale to Montego Bay with Caribbean Airlines. It is not worth flying this airline. We lost a whole day in Jamaica due to delays, and all they gave us was a $15 each voucher for food. We ended up spending $100 in food for the day (airports are expensive), plus gas to drive around and do nothing while we waited for our flight. When you rarely get a vacation, missing a whole day of a week is worth a lot - a hell of a lot more than $15 each. I sent a letter to the airline, and received no response.
Tricia Borio
2017-11-10 07:07:26
New York JFK to Port of Spain. This was my first flight with Caribbean Airlines and I have to say it was one of the best flight experiences. The staff was courteous and informative, there was a meal which we did not anticipate, and no problems at all. I highly recommend them
Roma Maharaj
2017-11-10 07:06:36
Trinidad to New York return. Check in was quick with the flight leaving on time. The cabin attendants were very accommodating, food was very tasty. The return trip was also excellent, dinner onboard was excellent. I recommend anyone to try Caribbean Airlines.
Kazi Ayetullah Al Mehedi
2017-11-10 07:05:37
Port of Spain to Tobago with Caribbean Airlines and an excellent service. On time departure flight. It's one of shortest flights but service is good. Value for money. Ground staff are very helpful and smiley. No inflight entertainment or food. It's okay cause it's only 20 mins flight. Overall good service
Johnson
2017-11-10 07:04:45
First flight was an overnight flight from Toronto to Trinidad. No air-conditioning, seats so uncomfortable and they would not turn off any of the lights, so to get any rest was impossible. When we got to Trinidad we were soaked in sweat, cranky and tired. Our flight from Trinidad to Tobago was wonderful, seats were comfortable and we had air. On our way back from Tobago to Trinidad the customer service was terrible, they took no credit for their mistakes, rude and misleading. Everyone around us had the same treatment as we did. Thankfully we had a local person to help us through it otherwise we would have missed all of our flights. Our flight from Trinidad back to Toronto was ok, food was ok. Again, no customer service.
Marsha Kelly
2017-11-10 07:04:12
My flight from Miami to Port of Spain with Caribbean Airlines was the most comfortable, staff was excellent the attendant was brilliant. With service like that you can never ask more. I can give thumbs up to that staff. Thanks for everything.
Celeste Pacifico
2017-11-10 07:02:45
New York JFK to Montego Bay. Caribbean Airlines made arrangements for a wheelchair at the airports going and returning. At JFK, we arrived early and were checked in immediately and they had the wheelchair right as I checked in. Then we were taken to lounge followed by taking us to the gate. We sat in 3c and 3f. Very nice seats. Because of the freezing temps that morning, we had a slight delight because of possible fuel line link but the pilot played it safe. After about an hour we were cleared to leave. As I had previously ordered our meals, we enjoyed a cheese omelet and delicious fish cakes, the best rum punch and best coffee ever. The economy class had the cheese omelet also. The movie shown was Mr. Church, a relatively new movie. Excellent flight with a wheelchair waiting at the gate. Crew was just terrific. Our return flight was on March 18 and again, terrific check in, quick and easy. Wheelchair waiting for me at check in. We sat in the same seats on the returning flight. Dinner was chicken and poached salmon, although they ran out of the key lime pie, we had delicious grilled fruit with a mango salsa, a rum punch, excellent coffee and a Hennessy brandy. Ecomony had sandwiches that night, I believe it was ham and cheese but not sure . The movie shown was Dr. Strange, unfortunately the tv screen wasn't working well, this happens.
Johnson
2017-11-10 07:01:28
Quite a mediocre airline with a semi-good landside operation and quite a good airside one. The Good: Counter service is good. Quick and efficient check-in with friendly (enough) agents. Tickets are easy to purchase on-line or at their offices. The aircraft are in good condition. Seats are clean, if basic. Pitch is more than other carriers. Free sealed air-buds. Attendants are accommodating, well trained and efficient. Each seat has a free to take Caribbean Beat magazine, IMHO the best Caribbean publication. The meals and drinks are still complimentary and of high quality for an airline. Safety is paramount. The airline has a good compliment of flight officers and properly maintained aircraft. The Bad: The web-site is very dated. Changes cannot be made leading to: Don't try to contact the airline. Responses to e-mails take well over 5 days, sometimes months.
Ward
2017-11-10 07:00:42
Toronto to Port of Spain. Wonderful service from the ground up. Check in was fast and efficient at Pearson Airport. Flight was on time. The crew were warm, professional and smiling and chatting with passengers. The head flight attendant and one of the other FA's I have encountered on previous Caribbean Airlines flights are outstanding representatives of true Trinbagonian charm and friendliness. The Captain and first officer kept us well informed during the smooth and enjoyable flight. The food was tasty although small portions and a fairly wide choice of non alcoholic drinks were readily available on board.
Klara Cuvalay
2016-01-28 23:18:53
For the past 6 years our family especially our daughter, a student in Trinidad, has been a regular traveller on Caribbean Airlines. We are pleased with the services we have received over the years to St. Maarten and Trinidad. Our flights over the years were rarely late. Special mention must be made of Local Manager (St. Maarten) Joanne.... she has been very helpful to us over the years. Her professional and courteous service will forever be remembered. Ms.Joanne, thank you and may God bless you and this airline for years to come.
David Schreiber
2016-01-28 23:17:54
Given a choice, I would never take Caribbean Airlines again. My wife and I were scheduled on Flight 1521 on December 18, 2015 from Tobago to Port of Spain to meet a JetBlue flight going to Ft. Lauderdale. Needless to say, Flt 1521 was at least 2 hours late causing us to miss our connecting flight. Not only did we miss our flight, but no one has been willing to make good on the cost of the hotel and meal we had to pay for because we had to stay overnight in Port of Spain. I complained on the Customer Relations form online and no one has bothered to respond. In addition I tried to register my complaint by phone, but none of the options they provide on the automated phone system allow for you to register a complaint. I tried to get through on one of the other options, finally reached a person and they promptly hung up on me. What a dreadful airline!
Grant Rudolph
2016-01-28 23:17:11
I think pound for pound Caribbean Airlines might not have the amount of planes as the big Airlines but it is better than them all.. My mom is not doing well in NY and so I booked my flight in November of course I got a very good ticket the flight up was great coming g back the flight was full hundred 100% great ... The landing g was A.O.K I want to say to everyone get your own experience and you will want to fly Caribbean Airlines over and over and over
Joseph Heather
2015-11-04 20:39:15
Great professional staff internal decor good but almost 50% of the TV sets didn't work! A very long and boring 9 hour flight from POS-LGW.
Larry P
2015-11-04 20:38:27
Took this flight from POS to JFK via GND on 24th December 2014 BW420 flight departed on time and arrived early to GND 15 minutes early with a departure from GND another 15 minutes early. We arrived at JFK half an hour before schedule! The food was excellent along with the professional service from the flight attendants made this an excellent flight which I would recommend to anyone planning to travel in the future.
Shawn Ali
2015-11-04 20:37:47
I flew from Trinidad to Fort Lauderdale return in November 2014 in Business Class. The flight left on time and the return was also on time with a little hiccup in Fort Lauderdale airport (shared terminal means that boarding of the aircraft could be interrupted for an incoming aircraft disembarking passengers). The food on board was fantastic I had a lovely steak meal and cod meal for both going and returning. The Moet never stopped for the entire flight and the flight attendants were very attentive and polite. Would recommend Caribbean Airlines Business Class.
R Turk
2015-11-04 20:37:18
Flew from Barbados to Kingston last week. All in all it was a fine trip. Web check-in was efficient and baggage drop-off was smooth. Flight was perfectly on time the 737-800 cabin was in good condition and clean legroom was surprising good considering I measure 189 cm. Only slight complaint was although an announcement was made regarding in-flight entertainment and headsets were given out nothing was ever shown. Additionally it was announced that two options were available for the meal one being vegetarian. Once my row was reached there were no more vegetarian meals. The flight attendant was apologetic. Otherwise a rather "normal" flight!
V Jevard
2015-11-04 20:36:48
Flew from Trinidad to St. Lucia and back in two days. Service friendly and on time. Bags came ok. Cabin Staff friendly and helpful but no on board catering. Very new and comfy ATR-72-600 and overall good service!
Christian Maharaj
2015-11-04 20:35:28
Took this flight (BW 474) to Orlando international airport on the 11th June 2015, check in was very quick and efficient, so to was the boarding procedure. The flight departed on-time (9.10am), service on the flight was excellent with the in-flight meal extremely tasty. We were served sausages with an omelette. The layover in Kingston, Jamacia was interesting with beautiful views of the ocean (there was a non stop flight to Orlando the next day but I needed to arrive one day early so I had to make a stop). Once again we were on our way to Orlando, this time there was only a beverage service due to the short flight, we arrived in Orlando on-time 3.15pm. On the return leg (BW 485) back to Trinidad and Tobago (POS) on the 22nd June 2015, check in and the boarding process was once again quick and efficient, this time I came back on a non-stop flight, the flight departed on time 3.15pm. The meal was once again delicious with lasagne being offered. The flight arrived 20 minutes before time! 7.00pm as has been all my flights with this airline. This trip in itself was a vacation, would recommend anyone to give them a try.
Alex
2015-08-28 16:49:07
Caribbean Airlines- I miss Air Jamaica so much which was the best airline ever. Now we are stuck with CA. Nonetheless, the airline is Trinindadian and they are ok but pilots arent as good as Air Jamaica
Gail
2015-08-28 16:44:52
ATR to Barbados was clean, customer service great. Flight smooth. Time was off by 5 mins.
Suriname
2015-08-28 09:03:04
We choose Caribbean (between Miami and Suriname) despite a higher price because they have the best on-time record and are most reliable. The food is bad and getting worse though. Staff is OK and helpful when asked. Seats cramped however, that is pretty much across the board on the airlines we fly (in economy). I always recommend our visitors fly Caribbean due to the reliability. Alternatives (SLM; Insel Air) are often delayed.
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