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Caribbean Airlines Launching Kingston-Barbados Flights

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - April 2, 2019

By the Caribbean Journal staff

Caribbean Airlines is adding a new nonstop route between Jamaica and Barbados, the company said. 

The new route, subject to government approval, will run between Kingston, Jamaica and Barbados, with flights twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays. 

“The launch of this twice-weekly nonstop service is in direct response to feedback from our valued customers,” said Garvin Medera, chief executive officer of Caribbean Airlines. “The airline business is about providing a service that our customers want and this flight is a welcome addition to our network to serve their needs.”

Last year, Barbados had more than 9,000 arrivals from Jamaica, a 2.2 percent increase over the previous week. 

“This demonstrates this market’s potential for growth, and with a strong marketing program and Barbados’ well-packed annual calendar of events, we have high hopes for significant business from the island,” said William “Billy” Griffith, CEO of Barbados Tourism Marketing. 

The service is slated to launch April 15. 

— CJ

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