Flying in the skies with Cayman Airways just got a bit more Caymanian with the national airline’s introduction of ‘Speak like a Caymanian’ napkins, its latest inflight enhancement to international flights, featuring authentic Caymanian sayings and phrases.
With inspiration from ‘The Cayman Islands Dictionary‘, three initial napkins are “designed to give passengers a fun and memorable introduction to the unique linguistic heritage of the Cayman Islands”, according to a Cayman Airways press release.
The release noted that each napkin showcases “a familiar Caymanian phrase, its pronunciation, and an example of how it’s used, such as the Caymanian term “Ereckleh” (eh-reck-leh), an adverb meaning “soon come” or “coming soon”, and the term “Galavantin’” (gal-a-vahn-tin), a verb meaning “exploring joyfully in search of fun or excitement”.”
These fun, custom napkins are meant to inspire curiosity and spark conversation, giving visitors and residents alike a genuine taste of Caymanian identity at 30,000 feet.
‘Wah ah ‘ting!’
After years of collecting words and phrases, Kevin Goring, author of ‘The Cayman Islands Dictionary’, told Cayman Compass, “Wah ah ‘ting it is ta see da Cayman Islands Dictionary bein’ extended in dis way! Ta know det ouwa culcha gettin’ dis much exposure juss warms my heart and I cyah wait ta fly Cayman Airways so I kin see it fa myself.”
The napkins join the list of the airline’s inflight offerings, including the recently launched, locally crafted Sir Turtle’s Sky Brew craft beer and Seven Fathoms Rum Punch products, which are “dedicated to delivering a truly Caymanian experience for every passenger”, the release said.
The addition comes as part of the airline’s broader ‘Uniquely Caymanian’ initiative, aimed at celebrating Caymanian heritage through thoughtful touches that enrich the overall travel experience with Cayman Airways.
Paul Tibbetts, executive vice president of commercial affairs and chief financial officer, said, this latest addition to the inflight service is a “small but meaningful way to further infuse the richness of our Caymanian culture into the travel experience”.
Tibbetts added, “We are proud to be Caymanian, and we take great pride in showcasing the warmth, hospitality and craftsmanship that make the Cayman Islands so special. Our passengers deserve an experience that reflects the heart of our people and that’s what we aim to deliver, every time they fly with us.”
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