Caribbean Airlines has reestablished non-stop flights to Venezuela, restarting the Port of Spain (POS) – Caracas (CCS) route. The company’s last regular operation on this service was on March 28, 2020.
A ceremony commemorating the inaugural flight took place at the Caribbean Club Lounge in Piarco, Trinidad. Attendees included Alvaro Sanchez Cordero, Venezuelan Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago, Garvin Medera, CEO of Caribbean Airlines, airline staff, and local media.
Flight BW 300 was flown using an ATR 72-600 aircraft, with registration 9Y-TTD. It departed from Piarco International Airport (POS) at 08:09 local time, landing at Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) at 09:45, after one hour and 36 minutes in the air.
Edmund Dillon, Trinidad and Tobago’s Ambassador in Venezuela, was present at Maiquetia (CCS) to welcome the arrival of the Caribbean Airlines flight. The airline expects to increase its services in Caracas (CCS) soon.
«We are excited to resume our operations to Caracas and expand our network to the Eastern Caribbean. Our passengers have been eagerly awaiting the restart of Caracas and the overall expansion of our network, and we are delighted to meet their expectations«, remarked Garvin Medera, CEO of Caribbean Airlines.
Caribbean Airlines’ Flight Schedule to Venezuela
- Port of Spain – Caracas Flight BW 300: POS 08:00 – CCS 09:55 Saturday.
- Caracas – Port of Spain Flight BW 301: CCS 10:45 – POS 12:35 Saturday.
The route is serviced by ATR 72-600 aircraft with a capacity of 68 passengers. Promotional fares start from 572 USD for a round trip. This service allows for convenient connections to Toronto (YYZ) and Orlando (MCO).
The airline’s plan to expand operations in the Eastern Caribbean was previously delayed due to the pandemic. However, the recent acquisition of four ATR aircraft sets the stage for enhanced regional connectivity.
Caribbean Airlines is the second airline to resume flights between Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago after COVID-19 travel restrictions were lifted. Venezuelan carrier Rutaca Airlines was the first to reestablish air connections between the two countries with charter service between Porlamar (PMV) and Port of Spain (POS).
«I am delighted that Caribbean Airlines has restarted these non-stop flights between Caracas and Trinidad and Tobago. This is crucial for trade and passenger movement. I believe this expansion will enhance the travel experience for those flying between our countries, and I look forward to increased frequencies in the coming months«, said Alvaro Sanchez Cordero
, Venezuelan Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago.
Travel Requirements for Tourists to Trinidad and Tobago
The maximum stay in the country is three months:
- Passport with minimum validity for the length of stay.
- Visa, according to the reason for your trip.
- Round trip ticket.
- Invitation letter or hotel reservation.
This resumption of flights is a major step forward in restoring pre-pandemic travel norms and is a clear sign of progress in the airline industry’s recovery. Caribbean Airlines’ reconnection of Trinidad and Tobago with Venezuela not only expands their network but also provides a much-needed boost to trade and tourism between these countries.
