Caribbean Airlines
Trinidad and Tobago’s state-owned flag carrier, linking the Caribbean with major cities in North America and Europe through its Port of Spain hub.
About Caribbean Airlines
Caribbean Airlines was established in 2006 and began operations in 2007, succeeding BWIA West Indies Airways as the national carrier of Trinidad and Tobago. The airline is owned by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago and operates scheduled passenger services under the BW designator. Its identity reflects a regional role extending beyond its home country, with branding and services intended to connect multiple Caribbean communities.
The airline’s primary hub is Port of Spain, supported by important departure points at Kingston, Bridgetown, New York and Montego Bay. Its network comprises 66 routes serving 19 destinations across 14 countries. Services connect Caribbean capitals and leisure islands with cities including New York, Toronto, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, while regional flying links places such as Georgetown, Saint John’s, Sint Maarten and St. George’s.
Aircraft types associated with Caribbean Airlines’ operating record include the Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 767, together with Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR turboprops and De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 aircraft. The jet types support longer and busier sectors, while turboprops are suited to shorter regional routes. Cabin products vary by aircraft and route, with economy service throughout the network and premium or business-class seating on selected flights.
Caribbean Airlines is not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld, so passengers should not expect alliance-wide recognition or reciprocal benefits. Its own loyalty programme is Caribbean Miles, through which eligible travellers can earn and redeem miles on qualifying Caribbean Airlines flights. Programme benefits and redemption availability depend on membership status, fare conditions and the routes offered when a booking is made.
A major strength is the breadth of Caribbean connectivity available through Port of Spain and the airline’s other regional bases, particularly for journeys that would otherwise require indirect travel through North America. The main practical challenge is that frequencies can vary considerably by destination and season. Travellers making connections should therefore allow sensible transfer time and confirm schedules, baggage arrangements and entry requirements for every country on the itinerary.
Good to know
Flying with Caribbean Airlines — what to expect
Regional Connections
Port of Spain is the principal connecting hub, while Kingston and Bridgetown also support important parts of the network. Leave adequate time between flights because some island routes operate less frequently than major international sectors.
Aircraft Can Vary
Caribbean Airlines uses jets on longer or busier services and turboprops on many shorter regional flights. Cabin layout, seat style and onboard amenities can therefore differ substantially by route.
Check Baggage Rules
Carry-on and checked-baggage allowances depend on the fare, cabin, aircraft and itinerary. Review the allowance shown on your booking before travel, particularly when connecting between international and regional services.
Seasonal Frequencies
Some destinations have schedules that change by season or day of the week. Check the operating dates carefully before arranging separate tickets, hotels or onward transport.
Caribbean Miles
Members of Caribbean Miles may earn and redeem miles on eligible Caribbean Airlines flights. Because the airline does not belong to a global alliance, do not assume that status benefits will apply on unrelated carriers.
Network overview
Where Caribbean Airlines flies
Caribbean Airlines operates 66 routes to 19 destinations across 14 countries, its longest sector reaching London to Port Of Spain (7,101 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities Caribbean Airlines flies to, most-served first.
Main hubs
Busiest departure bases, by route count.
Fleet
Aircraft types on record for these routes.
Longest nonstop route
London → Port Of Spain
7,101 km · LGW → POS
The longest sector in the Caribbean Airlines network, measured as the great-circle distance between the two airports.
Route data · TravelPayouts route data · updated 2026-07
Route network
Popular routes operated by Caribbean Airlines
Notable destinations on Caribbean Airlines's network.
BWPort Of SpaindirectBWKingstondirectBWBridgetowndirectBWNew YorkdirectBWMontego BaydirectBWFort LauderdaledirectBWSaint John'sdirectBWSint MaartendirectBWSt. George'sdirectBWTorontodirectBWGeorgetowndirectBWOrlandodirectDestination list is indicative of Caribbean Airlines's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
FAQ
Caribbean Airlines — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- The carry-on allowance varies by fare, cabin, aircraft and itinerary. Passengers should check the dimensions and weight stated on their booking or Caribbean Airlines’ current baggage page before arriving at the airport.
- Its busiest departure points, ranked by the number of routes, are Port of Spain, Kingston, Bridgetown, New York and Montego Bay.
- Caribbean Airlines’ primary hub is Piarco International Airport in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Kingston, Bridgetown, New York and Montego Bay are also among its busiest departure points.
- Fares are often lower when booked outside peak holiday and festival periods and when travel dates are flexible. Compare nearby dates and book early for Christmas, Carnival and other high-demand Caribbean travel periods.
- Caribbean Airlines serves exactly 19 destinations across 14 countries, operating 66 routes.
- The longest route is London to Port Of Spain, covering about 7,101 km nonstop.
- Caribbean Airlines serves destinations across the Caribbean as well as selected cities in North America and Europe. Notable points include Port of Spain, Kingston, Bridgetown, New York, Toronto, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and Georgetown.
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