Caribbean Airlines Launches Service to Martinique


On December 4, 2024, Caribbean Airlines launched direct flights to the French Caribbean Island of Martinique. The Airline announced today that flights between Trinidad and Tobago and Martinique will operate four times weekly—on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.


 
Two of these flights will be nonstop, while the other two will operate via Barbados, providing increased connectivity options across the region.

Garvin Medera, CEO of Caribbean Airlines said that the flights will add close to 300 seats per week to each market, noting, “We look forward to the positive ripple effects they will create, for our people to experience the incredible diversity of cultures across our islands.”

The move is expected to boost regional travel, bridging a gap that has existed, opening a door for travelers across the French, Spanish, Dutch, and English-speaking Caribbean.

It is expected to support not only inter-island commutes and also boost the number of visitor arrivals. Martinique is known for its creole culture, “breathtaking landscapes, and hospitality. In turn, Martinique now has a reliable gateway to explore Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, and the broader Caribbean, enriching regional relationships and experiences,” as outlined by Caribbean Airlines.

CEO Madera said “We are thrilled to welcome Martinique to our expanding network and to say "welcome home" as we reconnect the Caribbean to Martinique. Our entry into the French Caribbean is pivotal to achieving our vision of connecting the region seamlessly and sustainably. Caribbean Airlines will be the nexus for tourism, culture, and trade, fostering greater collaboration and unity among the Caribbean islands.”

Nathalie Sebastien, CEO of Martinique Airport, was quoted as saying, “ We are delighted to finally welcome Caribbean Airlines to the island, stating: "Welcome home, Caribbean Airlines … As we say here in Martinique - Nou kontan wé zot … I am delighted in more ways than one by this long-awaited achievement. With you Caribbean Airlines, we are finally restoring greater connectivity, cultural, sporting and family, with our Caribbean brothers and Sisters. You are truly in our DNA!"

The Airline said that the new service “positions Caribbean Airlines as a key enabler of sustainable connectivity. By bridging gaps in the regional travel network, the airline contributes to the development of inter-island tourism, facilitates cultural exchanges, and promotes trade while supporting the region’s broader sustainability goals.”

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