Topic: Cayman Airways
American Airlines joins carriers restricting lithium batteries
American Airlines has become the latest carrier to impose stricter limits on lithium battery-powered devices amid growing safety concerns.
Cayman Airways joins government delegation at Caribbean Air Connectivity Summit
Cayman Airways Limited joined the Cayman Islands Government delegation at the Caribbean Tourism Organisation Air Connectivity Summit in Bermuda, where regional leaders advanced strategies to strengthen Caribbean aviation, tourism growth and international air access.
50 years ago: Turtle Farm saved and Governor’s Throne Speech on the economy
The top article in the 11 March 1976 issue of the Caymanian Compass was on the Turtle Farm being saved by a $4 million deal.
Rising fuel costs already impacting some Cayman airfares
Rising fuel prices are increasing airline operating costs and are already beginning to push up airfares to and from Cayman, with further increases possible if prices remain elevated.
Cayman Airways agrees to help promote islands as premier film destination
Cayman Airways and the Cayman Islands Film Commission announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding aimed at promoting the Cayman Islands as a world-class destination for film and media production.
Cayman Airways adds extra Panama flights for Easter
Cayman Airways Limited (CAL) has added additional flights between Grand Cayman and Panama to meet strong customer demand for travel during the peak Easter season.
Cayman Airways to end JFK route
After nearly twenty years, Cayman Airways will discontinue its nonstop service to JFK. Here are some alternative flight options.
Cayman Airways captain completes final flight with son as co-pilot
Cayman Airways Captain Joseph “Joey” Jackson brought nearly 45 years of distinguished service to a close on Wednesday Feb. 4 with a moment few pilots get to experience - his final flight was flown with his son, First Officer Bradley Jackson, serving as his co-pilot.
Cuba fuel shortage disrupts flights, prompts monitoring in Cayman
A jet fuel shortage in Cuba has forced airlines to cancel or reroute flights, prompting monitoring by officials in Cayman.
Cayman Airways banning use of portable chargers
Cayman Airways is banning the use of power banks and portable battery chargers on board its planes as of 17 Feb.
Cayman Airways announces nonstop route to Austin, Texas
Cayman Airways is expanding its US network with new seasonal nonstop service between Grand Cayman and Austin, Texas, starting in May.
In a press release,...
Hurley’s partners with Cayman Airways’ Sir Turtle Rewards
Hurley’s maX Rewards Partners with Cayman Airways' Sir Turtle Rewards to enable point-to-mile conversions.
Cayman Airways commemorates 40 years of Tampa service
Cayman Airways celebrated 40 years of nonstop flights between Grand Cayman and Tampa International Airport on 15 Dec. 2025
Cayman Airways plane hits vehicle at Tampa airport
A Cayman Airways jet struck a baggage truck on the tarmac at Tampa International Airport on Friday afternoon, 28 Nov..
Next stop San Francisco? New routes targeted for Cayman Airways
Cayman Airways is setting its sights on a string of possible new gateway cities including San Francisco, Seattle, Phoenix and Austin.
More Caymankind aid arrives in Jamaica
A Cayman tech has delivered satellite equipment to hurricane-hit Jamaica to help people in cut-off rural areas reconnect to the outside world and contact worried friends and family.
Cayman Airways increasing baggage fees
Passengers are encouraged to purchase their bags via the new Cayman Airways mobile app or online at www.caymanairways.com to enjoy both savings and a smoother check-in experience.
SpaceX delays Cayman Airways flight
The launch of Monday evening's SpaceX Starship rocket in Texas delayed a Cayman Airways flight from Miami to Grand Cayman.
Cayman Airways wins gold in Best of Cayman awards
Cayman Airways has been recognised in the Best of Cayman Islands Awards, receiving gold in three categories: Best Place to Work, Best Cargo/Logistics services and Best Customer Service.
Cayman Airways celebrates 57 years with an airfare sale
Cayman Airways will mark its 57th anniversary with an airfare sale from 1-11 Aug. for travel between 8 Sept. and 12 Dec.
Cayman Airways promotes ‘Caymanology’ high in the skies
Cayman Airways Limited has introduced its latest inflight enhancement with custom 'Speak like a Caymanian' napkins.
Cayman Airways teams up with Caybrew to launch new beer
For a limited time, passengers on Cayman Airways’ international jet flights can sample the Caribbean’s first-ever, airline-branded craft beer.
Cayman Airways plane inspected for damage after possible bird strike
A Cayman Airways plane has been temporarily grounded after a routine post-flight inspection revealed damage to the aircraft’s right wing.
Delta to restart winter flights from Detroit to Grand Cayman in December
Delta Air Lines is to resume non-stop flights between Detroit and Grand Cayman this winter, with the service starting in December 2025 and running until April 2026.
CayWoman: A dream takes flight
Rose Gadsby always dreamed of becoming a flight attendant.
A passion since childhood, she recalls role-playing with her siblings of being up in the air wearing a stylish uniform.
A passion since childhood, she recalls role-playing with her siblings of being up in the air wearing a stylish uniform.
Cayman Airways pilot Adrian West immortalised with new plane
As tears silently streamed down her face Vernice West, wife of Caymanian pilot Adrian David ‘Josh’ West, lovingly touched a replica of the new Cayman Airways twin otter plane that was christened on Friday morning with her husband's initials as its registration number.
Third Twin Otter plane for Little Cayman arrives
A long-awaited third Cayman Airways' Twin Otter plane to service Little Cayman goes into operation Sunday 17 Nov., Cayman Airways has confirmed.
Premier urges students to flee Florida ahead of Category 5 Hurricane Milton
Premier Juliana O'Connor-Connolly has urged Caymanian students in Florida to return to Cayman as soon as possible as Hurricane Milton, which is now a Category 5 storm.
Cayman Airways adds Florida evacuation flight ahead of Hurricane Milton
Cayman Airways is stepping up to help the government evacuate Caymanian students and residents in Tampa, Florida, as Hurricane Milton is forecast to make...
Cayman Airways Twin Otter suffers bird strike
A Cayman Airways Twin Otter aircraft has been taken out of service temporarily after suffering a bird strike on Friday morning.
Honduras rescinds visa requirements for Cayman travellers
The Honduras government has rescinded its requirement for Caymanians and British nationals living in the Cayman Islands to have travel visas to enter its country.
Cayman Airways plane suffers ‘minor’ damage in Miami
Cayman Airways has confirmed that its Boeing 737 Max 8 plane sustained "minor damage to a wingtip" upon arrival of flight KX104 in Miami.
Cayman Airways plane involved in second emergency landing in three days
A Cayman Airways jet has been temporarily taken out of service after being involved in two emergency landings in three days.
Cayman Airways flight makes emergency landing
Cayman Airways' Los Angeles flight was forced to make an emergency landing on Thursday afternoon after it developed an issue with its flaps.
Global IT outage impacts Cayman, brings flight disruptions
Many of the Cayman Islands government and business systems are being affected by a worldwide IT outage.
Cayman Airways named in Travel + Leisure’s top 15 airlines
National flag carrier Cayman Airways has been voted among the top 15 international airlines in the world in the Travel + Leisure magazine's 2024 'World’s Best Awards'.
Hurricane Beryl mobilised Cayman Airways team into action
As many hunkered down with loved ones bracing for Hurricane Beryl last week Cayman Airways staffers like Garth Ebanks had to watch from afar and pray for the best for his family and friends on island.
Tourists pack evacuation flights as airport closure looms
Tourists and residents were frantically booking last-minute flights out of the Cayman Islands on Tuesday with the territory's two international airports set to close Wednesday ahead of Hurricane Beryl.
Battle over Barbados: Bryan, opposition in tit for tat over cancellation
Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan has blamed the cancellation of Cayman Airways's Barbados route on political pressure saying the negative press and the Opposition's criticism of the gateway led to the contract being pulled.
Cayman Airways says unprofitable routes necessary for tourism
Even though only seven of Cayman Airways's 69 routes made a net profit in five years tourism officials say keeping those gateways running provide "strategic value" for the country's tourism and helps keeps travel costs down.
Airports authority: Brac weekend night flights can continue despite air traffic controller shortage
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority says it will accommodate Cayman Airways weekend evening flights in the short term, even though it is facing challenges with a shortage of air traffic controllers at the islands' two international airports.
Brac weekend evening flights to halt
Cayman Airways is immediately cancelling a number of flights between Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac as the Brac airport will now close during the...
2 Cayman Airways jets out of action
After one of its Boeing 737-8 planes was taken out of service last week for unscheduled maintenance, Cayman Airways has announced that another aircraft is also out of action as it undergoes a scheduled three-yearly heavy maintenance.
Bryan: Cayman focussed on sustainable tourism product
Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan, while remaining silent on what might replace the cancelled Cayman Airways route to Barbados, told regional tourism delegates that Cayman plans to concentrate on quality over quantity.
Plane issue leads to reshuffled Cayman Airways flights
Cayman Airways says it is amending its flight schedule today and tomorrow (Thursday and Friday, 23 and 24 May) after it was forced to remove one of its aircraft from service for "unscheduled maintenance".
From Vegas to Mexico, where should Cayman Airways fly next?
Bring back Montego Bay? Viva Las Vegas? Destination Calgary? Cayman Compass readers wasted little time on mourning the end of the short-lived Barbados route last week, weighing in with a diverse range of suggestions for where Cayman Airways should consider next.
La Ceiba flight schedule contingent on air visibility
Cayman Airways is expected to resume flights to the Golosón International Airport in La Ceiba, Honduras on Tuesday, pending conditions at the airport.
Cayman Airways’ La Ceiba flights grounded after smoke impacts visibility
Cayman Airways was forced to cancel its La Ceiba flights on Friday after the Goloson International Airport in Honduras was rendered inoperable until further notice due to reduced visibility caused by smoke.
Unpopular Barbados flights cancelled after just six months
Direct flights from Cayman to Barbados have been cancelled after tourism officials pulled the plug on the failing route.
Caymanian ‘aviation pioneer’ Capt. Harrison Bothwell passes away
Cayman's aviation community has lost a pioneer with the sudden passing of Caymanian pilot Captain Harrison Bothwell on Saturday.
Rescuers unsure if red-footed booby chick Dolly will fly
While the cast has been removed from the broken wing of rescued red-footed booby chick Dolly, it remains unclear if the protected bird will be able to fly soon.
Barbados route questioned as low passenger counts revealed
Cayman Airways' Barbados-Cayman route has averaged just 34 passengers a flight through January since that connection launched in October last year.
Rescued red-footed booby chick makes recovery
A red-footed Bobby chick, affectionately named Dolly, is now on her way to recovery after a recent visit to Island Vets to treat a broken wing.
COVID-19 and Max 8 woes hits Cayman Airways’ bottom line
The pandemic and the grounding of Boeing’s Max 8 aircraft amid an international safety crisis contributed to multi-million-dollar losses for Cayman Airways over the past five years.
Severe weather lashes Cayman
The Red Cross shelter in George Town opened its doors to residents in need of assistance Tuesday as severe weather continued to impact the Cayman Islands.
Cayman Airways passenger volume surpasses pre-pandemic numbers
Cayman Airways' annual passenger volume last year surpassed pre-pandemic levels, the airline announced this week.
Cayman Airways flight grounded due to ‘minor defect’ on windshield
A Cayman Airways aeroplane developed a "minor defect" with the captain’s windshield on landing in Los Angeles, the airline has said.
Missing nut prompts inspections for 737 Max aircraft
The US Federal Aviation Administration has issued a notice for all Boeing 737 Max operators, which includes Cayman Airways, to check for a loose bolt that could impact how the aircraft turns while flying.
Government budgets $30M for loss-making Cayman Airways
Cayman’s national flag carrier has once again been awarded a substantial allocation in the government’s budget for 2024 and 2025 to run its domestic and international flights.
Cayman Airways to replace ageing Cayman Brac planes
Cayman’s government-owned airline is planning to replace its two small aeroplanes, estimated to be nearly 25 years old, with more modern alternatives.
Kansas City and Austin earmarked as possible Cayman Airways routes
Kansas City, Missouri, and the city of Austin, Texas, have both been identified as potential future destinations for Cayman Airways flights.
Barbados politician calls for transparency following Cayman Airways deal
Barbados's Democratic Labour Party president is calling on the country's government to implement freedom of information legislation, prompted by a Cayman Compass FOI request that revealed Barbados is guaranteeing minimum revenues to Cayman Airways for its Grand Cayman-Bridgetown route.
Barbados to cover revenue shortfalls on new CAL route
Barbados is guaranteeing Cayman Airways a minimum amount of revenue on the airline's Grand Cayman-Bridgetown route, meaning none of the flights, in the first year of operation at least, can make a loss.
Cayman Airways re-tenders for Twin Otter after ‘unsuccessful’ first attempt
Cayman Airways has reissued its tender to secure a third Twin Otter aircraft for the Little Cayman route after its first request for proposal was not successful.
Delta and Southwest ramp up routes to Cayman
Cayman’s post-pandemic travel rebound continues aplomb, with several new routes to the island soon on offer.
Cayman Airways Denver flights return in December
Cayman Airways will be resuming its seasonal non-stop flights to Denver starting 16 Dec., the national flag carrier has announced.
Cayman Airways’ new Barbados route takes off
Cayman Airways' inaugural flight to its newest destination – Barbados – from Grand Cayman took off from Owen Roberts International Airport Wednesday morning.
First Barbados flight takes off on Wednesday
Cayman Airways' first flight to Barbados is scheduled to take off on Wednesday, 18 Oct.
Bryan promises Barbados route will not be a loss-maker for Cayman
Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan has defended the choice of Barbados as Cayman Airways latest gateway saying the route offers opportunities to attract more travellers from Europe.
Connecting the Caribbean: How to make the most of the Barbados route
With the new Cayman to Barbados route now bookable, here's a look at this new destination and what it means for everyone.
Cayman Airways ticket sales open for Barbados route
Tickets are now on sale for Cayman Airways new route to Barbados, which launches 18 Oct.
