Caribbean Airlines

ICAO: BWA IATA: BW Active as of Feb 3, 2026

Airline Statistics

106

Active Routes

4211

Flight Observations

27

Unique Destinations

25

Origin Airports

873

Avg Route Distance (mi)

2979

Longest Route (mi)

0

Domestic Routes

100

International Routes

About Caribbean Airlines

Caribbean Airlines, incorporated in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on September 27, 2006, officially commenced operations on January 1, 2007. It succeeded BWIA West Indies Airways and currently serves as the state-owned airline and flag carrier for both Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica. The airline aims to provide a genuine Caribbean experience on all its services, embodying the warmth and culture of the islands.

The airline's main operational base and headquarters are located at Piarco International Airport (POS) in Trinidad and Tobago. It also maintains an important operational base at Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) in Kingston, Jamaica, and a hub at Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) in Georgetown, Guyana. Caribbean Airlines operates an extensive route network, with over 600 weekly flights connecting destinations across the Caribbean, North America, and South America. As of November 2025, it serves 2 domestic and 25 international destinations across 22 countries.

Caribbean Airlines operates a fleet primarily comprising Boeing 737-800 and ATR 72-600 aircraft. There are plans to modernize the fleet further by replacing the Boeing 737-800 models with newer Boeing 737 MAX 8 airplanes. The airline is not a member of any major global airline alliances such as Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or Oneworld. However, it does engage in codeshare agreements with other carriers, including British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, to expand its reach. Notable services include Caribbean Plus, an upgraded economy class offering extra legroom, and Caribbean Cafe, providing buy-on-board local snacks and drinks. Complimentary meals and snacks are also offered on flights. The airline also features a loyalty program called Caribbean Miles.

Traveler Reviews

Recent traveler reviews for Caribbean Airlines present a mixed bag of experiences.

What Travelers Love:

  • Friendly Crew: Many passengers consistently praise the staff and crew for their welcoming demeanor, professionalism, and warm, compassionate service, which often reflects the "warmth of the islands."
  • Convenient Regional Travel: The airline is frequently lauded for its convenience for short inter-island flights and offering direct routes to various Caribbean destinations, simplifying travel within the region.
  • Complimentary Offerings: Travelers appreciate the inclusion of complimentary meals and snacks on flights, a service that is becoming less common among airlines. Business class is often noted for providing a substantially more comfortable experience.

Common Complaints:

  • Flight Delays and Cancellations: A recurring issue highlighted by travelers is frequent flight delays and cancellations, often compounded by poor communication from the airline regarding these changes.
  • Poor Customer Service: Many reviews point to difficult, unresponsive, and slow customer service, particularly when dealing with refund requests or flight changes. Travelers report long waits for responses and unhelpful interactions.
  • Baggage Issues: Complaints include lost or damaged luggage and inadequate compensation or slow resolution for such incidents. Some travelers also mention limited in-flight entertainment options.

Overall sentiment suggests that while Caribbean Airlines excels in delivering a friendly, island-inspired experience onboard and offers convenient regional connections, operational consistency and post-flight customer support remain areas needing significant improvement. The warmth of the crew often contrasts with frustrations stemming from delays and administrative challenges.

Safety Information

Caribbean Airlines maintains a commitment to upholding high safety standards. The airline adheres to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards and is recognized as an IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) qualified airline. These are globally recognized benchmarks for airline safety and operational excellence.

The airline is also certified as an FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) repair station under regulation 145. This certification signifies that its maintenance and engineering department meets strict international aviation standards for performing repairs, inspections, and alterations on aircraft and components. Caribbean Airlines is not listed on the EU Air Safety List (EU blacklist), which bans or restricts carriers from operating within European Union airspace due to safety concerns.

Regarding its safety record, Caribbean Airlines generally has a strong one. A notable incident occurred in July 2017, when a jet blast from Caribbean Airlines flight 457 at Princess Juliana International Airport in Sint Maarten resulted in a fatality on the ground. More recently, on January 27, 2025, flight BW1541 made an emergency landing. Caribbean Airlines is actively investigating this incident in line with industry best practices and regulatory requirements, cooperating fully with authorities, and has strongly refuted any suggestions that safety is being compromised. The airline's fleet is regularly updated and maintained according to international safety standards. Based on available data, Caribbean Airlines prioritizes safety through adherence to international regulations, rigorous audits, and a certified maintenance program, consistently passing required inspections. There were no specific safety awards or recognitions found in the search results.

Compiled by AirportRoutes.com • Updated 2 months ago

Route Network Map

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Most Popular Routes

758 flights
AT72
589 flights
AT72
283 flights
B38M
POS → BGI
Piarco International Airport → Grantley Adams Int'l
212 miles
127 flights
AT72
126 flights
B38M
GEO → JFK
Cheddi Jagan International Airport → John F Kennedy Intl
2610 miles
124 flights
B38M
105 flights
AT72
POS → GEO
Piarco International Airport → Cheddi Jagan Int'l
353 miles
88 flights
AT72
87 flights
B38M
BGI → OGL
Grantley Adams International Airport → Eugene F. Correia International Airport
444 miles
80 flights
AT72

Top Destinations

POS (TTPP)
Piarco Int'l
Port of Spain
1508 flights
19 routes
TAB (TTCP)
Crown Point
Scarborough
596 flights
3 routes
BGI (TBPB)
Grantley Adams Int'l
Bridgetown
380 flights
12 routes
JFK (KJFK)
John F Kennedy Intl
New York
239 flights
6 routes
GEO (SYCJ)
Cheddi Jagan Int'l
Georgetown
144 flights
4 routes
OGL (SYEC)
Eugene F. Correia International Airport
Ogle
135 flights
3 routes
YYZ (CYYZ)
Toronto Pearson Int'l
Toronto
134 flights
4 routes
GND (TGPY)
Point Salines Int'l
St. George's
117 flights
2 routes
SLU (TLPC)
George F. L. Charles
Castries
109 flights
4 routes
ANU (TAPA)
VC Bird Int'l
Saint John's
104 flights
6 routes

Top Origin Airports

POS (TTPP)
Piarco International Airport
Port of Spain
1352 flights
22 routes
TAB (TTCP)
A.N.R. Robinson International Airport
Scarborough
778 flights
3 routes
BGI (TBPB)
Grantley Adams International Airport
Bridgetown
467 flights
13 routes
GEO (SYCJ)
Cheddi Jagan International Airport
Georgetown
464 flights
4 routes
KIN (MKJP)
Norman Manley International Airport
Kingston
192 flights
8 routes
GND (TGPY)
Maurice Bishop International Airport
Saint George's
177 flights
4 routes
SVD (TVSA)
Argyle International Airport
Kingstown
147 flights
3 routes
ANU (TAPA)
V C Bird International Airport
Osbourn
120 flights
6 routes
DOM (TDPD)
Douglas-Charles Airport
Marigot
77 flights
4 routes
JFK (KJFK)
John F Kennedy International Airport
New York
65 flights
5 routes

Top Border Crossing Flights

POS (TTPP)
Piarco International Airport
Port of Spain, TT
1508 flights
19 routes
TAB (TTCP)
A.N.R. Robinson International Airport
Scarborough, TT
596 flights
3 routes
BGI (TBPB)
Grantley Adams International Airport
Bridgetown, BB
380 flights
12 routes
JFK (KJFK)
John F Kennedy International Airport
New York, US
239 flights
6 routes
GEO (SYCJ)
Cheddi Jagan International Airport
Georgetown, GY
144 flights
4 routes
YYZ (CYYZ)
Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport
Toronto, CA
134 flights
4 routes
GND (TGPY)
Maurice Bishop International Airport
St. George's, GD
117 flights
2 routes
SLU (TLPC)
George F. L. Charles Airport
Castries, LC
109 flights
4 routes

Longest Routes

GEO → YYZ
Cheddi Jagan International Airport → Toronto Pearson Int'l
2979 mi
YYZ → GEO
Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport → Cheddi Jagan Int'l
2880 mi
POS → YYZ
Piarco International Airport → Toronto Pearson Int'l
2650 mi
YYZ → POS
Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport → Piarco Int'l
2627 mi
GEO → JFK
Cheddi Jagan International Airport → John F Kennedy Intl
2610 mi

Shortest Routes

FDF → SLU
Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport → George F. L. Charles
39 mi
POS → TAB
Piarco International Airport → Crown Point
51 mi
TAB → POS
A.N.R. Robinson International Airport → Piarco Int'l
51 mi
ANU → SKB
V C Bird International Airport → Robert L. Bradshaw Int'l
62 mi
SKB → ANU
Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport → VC Bird Int'l
62 mi

All Routes

106 Total Routes
Showing 25 most popular routes
Route Destination Flights Distance Aircraft Last Seen
TAB → POS Piarco Int'l
Port of Spain
758 51 mi AT72 Feb 3, 2026
POS → TAB Crown Point
Scarborough
589 51 mi AT72 Feb 3, 2026
GEO → POS Piarco Int'l
Port of Spain
283 353 mi B38M Feb 2, 2026
POS → BGI Grantley Adams Int'l
Bridgetown
127 212 mi AT72 Feb 3, 2026
BGI → POS Piarco Int'l
Port of Spain
126 212 mi B38M Nov 28, 2025
GEO → JFK John F Kennedy Intl
New York
124 2610 mi B38M Feb 2, 2026
GND → POS Piarco Int'l
Port of Spain
105 102 mi AT72 Feb 2, 2026
POS → GEO Cheddi Jagan Int'l
Georgetown
88 353 mi AT72 Jan 31, 2026
POS → MIA Miami Intl
Miami
87 1677 mi B38M Feb 3, 2026
BGI → OGL Eugene F. Correia International Airport
Ogle
80 444 mi AT72 Nov 28, 2025
SVD → BGI Grantley Adams Int'l
Bridgetown
71 112 mi AT72 Feb 2, 2026
GND → BGI Grantley Adams Int'l
Bridgetown
70 172 mi AT72 Feb 1, 2026
POS → GND Point Salines Int'l
St. George's
64 102 mi AT72 Feb 3, 2026
KIN → FLL Fort Lauderdale Intl
Fort Lauderdale
62 662 mi B732 Oct 24, 2025
POS → YYZ Toronto Pearson Int'l
Toronto
56 2650 mi B38M Jan 29, 2026
BGI → GND Point Salines Int'l
St. George's
53 172 mi AT72 Nov 28, 2025
BGI → SVD Argyle International Airport
Argyle
51 112 mi AT72 Nov 25, 2025
SVD → POS Piarco Int'l
Port of Spain
51 178 mi AT72 Feb 2, 2026
POS → JFK John F Kennedy Intl
New York
51 2249 mi B38M Feb 3, 2026
GEO → YYZ Toronto Pearson Int'l
Toronto
48 2979 mi B38M Jan 31, 2026
POS → SLU George F. L. Charles
Castries
44 238 mi AT72 Feb 3, 2026
SKB → ANU VC Bird Int'l
Saint John's
44 62 mi AT72 Feb 2, 2026
ANU → POS Piarco Int'l
Port of Spain
41 708 mi B38M Jan 18, 2026
JFK → GEO Cheddi Jagan Int'l
Georgetown
41 2600 mi B38M Jan 23, 2026
ANU → SKB Robert L. Bradshaw Int'l
Basseterre
41 62 mi AT72 Nov 28, 2025
Data Information:

Airline statistics are based on flight route observations collected from FlightAware AeroAPI and other sources. Flight counts represent observed operations, not scheduled frequencies. Route data is continuously updated as new flight information becomes available.

Data Freshness: Real-time
Last Update: Feb 3, 2026 18:06
Coverage: Observed routes only