Topic: Cayman Airways
Cayman Airways monitoring Tampa airport closure ahead of Idalia’s arrival
Tampa International Airport will be closed Tuesday ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Idalia, which is gathering hurricane level strength.
Cayman Airways celebrates 55th anniversary with airfares sale
Cayman Airways is marking its 55th anniversary with major discounts on airfares.
Cayman Airways keeping an eye on Cuba route following ESTA clampdown
Cayman Airways is monitoring if the US government's clampdown on issuing ESTA travel waivers for people who have travelled to Cuba in recent years will impact passenger numbers on its Havana route.
Opposition questions financial sense of new Barbados route
The Progressives Opposition is questioning if Cayman Airways' newly announced direct route to Barbados and a second weekly flight to Los Angeles are financially viable, and whether other more potentially profitable routes should have been considered.
Cayman Airways to launch Barbados route
Cayman Airways will launch direct flights to Barbados this winter, officials announced Monday.
Cayman Airways to announce new route Monday
Cayman Airways is set to announce a new international route at a press briefing on Monday.
Cayman Airways launches new direct flights to Panama City
The first flight of Cayman Airways' relaunched route to Panama took to the air today, with several government ministers, dignitaries and airline personnel on board.
Cayman Airways begins search for new plane to serve Sister Islands
Cayman Airways has commenced its search for a new Twin Otter aircraft to service the domestic air bridge.
La Ceiba passengers reminded to complete travel documents online before arriving at the airport
Cayman Airways Limited is reminding passengers travelling to La Ceiba that, to help prevent delaying their flight, all travel documents required by the Honduran Government for entry into the country must be completed and submitted online before arriving at the airport to check in.
Cayman looks to Texas, Ohio for new gateways
Government is discussing introducing new gateway routes through Texas and Ohio, Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan says.
Cayman Airways adds Montego Bay to Easter, summer schedules
Starting this Easter, Cayman Airways will be flying non-stop to Montego Bay, Jamaica, the national flag carrier has announced.
The rise of female pilots at Cayman Airways
Newly promoted first officer Jessica Ebanks brings to five the number of Caymanian female pilots at Cayman Airways.
Search for 3rd Twin Otter for Little Cayman route to begin
Cayman Airways CEO and President Fabian Whorms says even as the airline looks to commence the procurement process for a third Twin Otter aircraft to service Little Cayman, actually getting a plane in could be a challenge.
Cayman Airways eyes two more new routes as 1,200 book their Panama seats
As Cayman Airways prepares to relaunch its Panama route in June, CEO and President Fabian Whorms has said the national carrier has its sights set on adding two more new routes to the airline's schedule.
Cayman Airways: Average Cayman-LAX flights are 60% full
On average, 60% of seats on Cayman Airways' direct flights to Los Angeles have been filled since the route launched in early November last year, according to the airline's president Fabian Whorms.
Cayman Airways to resume Panama route
Eight years after discontinuing the route, Cayman Airways will relaunch direct flights from Grand Cayman to Panama City from 26 June this year, in a bid to tap into the Latin American market.
Medical emergency prompts CAL flight return
Cayman Airways is advising travellers to expect flight delays Friday after a medical emergency aboard its KX102 flight to Miami led to its return to Grand Cayman shortly after take-off.
16 Cubans repatriated, 385 seeking asylum
While Cayman repatriated 16 male Cubans on a Cayman Airways charter flight, some 385 nationals currently on island have applied for asylum, Customs and Border Control confirmed.
Cayman Airways resumes Little Cayman flights
Cayman Airways resumed flights to Little Cayman Tuesday afternoon after repairs to the lone fire truck on the smaller of two Sister Islands were completed.
US$25 fee for checked bags on international Cayman Airways flights
From 1 Feb. 2023, it will cost Cayman Airways passengers a fixed fee of US$25 per bag, for the first two items of checked luggage on all international flights.
Third prop plane planned for Sister Islands, cruise on the horizon
A third Twin Otter plane will be purchased to help provide airlift into Little Cayman while tourism chiefs hope a new port project can help attract cruise lines to Cayman Brac.
Cayman Airways reaches single-month record for passenger arrivals
National carrier Cayman Airways says not only has it surpassed its pre-pandemic passenger numbers for a single month, it also has hit a record monthly high, flying more than 31,000 people into Cayman in October.
Tourists ‘ferried’ into Little Cayman as airlift challenges mount
Scores of tourists had to be ferried into Little Cayman by dive boat this weekend as mounting problems with airlift into the destination reached crisis point.
Miss Cayman benched for LA event, as Conolly assault trial looms
While pageant organisers consider the way forward for reigning Miss Cayman Islands Universe Tiffany Conolly, whose assault trial resumes 5 Dec., second runner-up Hayley Grizzel represented Cayman at the opening of a new Cayman Airways gateway in Los Angeles over the weekend.
Cayman Airways makes inaugural flight from Los Angeles to Cayman
Scores of passengers aboard Cayman Airways' non-stop flight from Los Angeles, California, to the Owen Roberts International Airport were greeted by government ministers and officials from the Ministry of Tourism, as they disembarked the inaugural flight on Sunday 6 Nov.
Bryan sets sights on restarting Panama route in 2023
Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan has said government is "strongly considering" restarting a Panama route for national flag carrier Cayman Airways as an gateway option into South America.
Airlift growing as Cayman heads for most successful winter stayover season
Tourism chiefs say the final quarter of 2022 is gearing up to be more successful in terms of stayover visitors than the same period in 2019, which was the busiest winter season in Cayman's history.
Two young Caymanian pilots take to skies on Cayman Airways Express
Caymanians Nathan Myers and Leanni Tibbetts have been given their Cayman Airways wings as the newest first officers on the airline’s Twin Otter fleet.
Cayman Airways cancels Tampa Bay flights
Cayman Airways announced the cancellation of its Tampa flights KX204 and KX205, both scheduled for Thursday.
Cayman Airways relocates fleet ahead of Tropical Storm Ian’s arrival
Cayman Airways has relocated its fleet as the Cayman Islands begins to hunker down for the approach of Tropical Storm Ian, soon to be Hurricane Ian.
Cayman Airways cancels Monday flights
Cayman Airways is cancelling a number of its flights that had been scheduled for Sunday, as the islands prepare for the oncoming storm.
Cayman Airways offers change fee waiver
As Cayman keeps close watch on the system developing in the south-eastern Caribbean Sea, Cayman Airways has said it is offering a 'one-time' change...
Cayman looks at airport extension as new routes boost recovery
With the introduction of new routes, Cayman's airlift capacity in the last quarter of this year is predicted to surpass 2019 levels by 1%, highlighting a need to potentially further expand the Owen Roberts International Airport, Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan says.
Four Caymanian pilots to move up to captain for Cayman Airways
Cayman Airways First Officers Troy McCoy, Tarik Goring, Brian Seales and Geoffrey Connolly are set to move up to captain within the next 18 months.
Resignation letter reveals Scott decision to leave Cayman Airways board
In a resignation letter, Jude Scott, who stepped down as chairman of Cayman Airways' board last week, cited several reasons for his decision, including delays in increasing staff salaries, the licensing of the Little Cayman airport, and a 'dual-destination policy' which he said Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan had not discussed with him and the board.
Cayman Airways’ Sir Turtle Club lounge reopens
Cayman Airways Limited has reopened its airport lounge five years after it closed down while renovations at Owen Roberts International Airport were under way.
Jude Scott resigns as Cayman Airways chairman
Jude Scott has resigned as the chairman of the board of Cayman Airways, officials announced on Wednesday evening.
After 35 years, Cayman Airways crew member Rose Gadsby retires
Whenever I walked up the stairs onto a Cayman Airways jet, I would immediately start scanning the door of the plane to see if...
Cayman ramps up LAX push
Although the inaugural Cayman Airways Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flight is some months away, the national flag carrier and tourism ministry kicked off efforts Wednesday to boost the new gateway with the allure of an early rate for travellers.
Cayman Airways to resume Montego Bay route
Cayman Airways Limited has announced it will be resuming its service between Grand Cayman and Montego Bay Jamaica this summer, with non-stop flights starting from 4 Aug.
Scott: Businesses on ‘even keel’ to tackle cost-of-living hikes
The removal of the remaining COVID-prevention barriers in Cayman has left the tourism sector on an "even keel", even as the jurisdiction faces external factors inhibiting economic growth on a larger scale, according to Chamber of Commerce President Shomari Scott.
Cayman Airways to launch direct LAX route in November
Cayman Airways will begin offering weekly non-stop flights from Grand Cayman to Los Angeles, California, as part of a renewed effort to expand the islands’ reach into the western North American market.
Cayman Airways looks to US West Coast for new opportunities
Cayman Airways is moving forward with its plan to expand gateways into the US and has applied to the US Department of Transportation for permission to fly to the West Coast.
Long-term Cayman Airways employee to retire
Joe DeCesare, Cayman Airways station manager at Tampa International Airport, has worked with the airline for 36 years.
Cayman Airways resumes Jamaica flights
Cayman Airways has resumed flights to Jamaica after air traffic controllers there returned to duty following industrial action Thursday, which prompted the closure of that country's airspace.
Cayman Airways cancels flight as Jamaica airspace closes
Cayman Airways has cancelled its Jamaica flights on Thursday as an ongoing strike by air traffic controllers there prompted the closure of Jamaican airspace.
Cayman Airways completes fleet with fourth 737-8 plane
After a turbulent seven-year effort to modernise its fleet of passenger aircraft, Cayman Airways took possession of its fourth Boeing 737-8 plane on Thursday, 20 Jan.
Cayman Airways to resume Havana route
Cayman Airways is set to resume nonstop flights between Grand Cayman and Cuba starting next week.
Passenger charged for travelling to Cayman with COVID-19 to return to court
A 28-year-old woman who is accused of travelling to Cayman, despite having tested positive for COVID-19, is due to return to court on Monday 6 Dec.
Cayman Airways jet service to La Ceiba resumes
Cayman Airways has resumed its Boeing 737-8 service to La Ceiba, Honduras, but will not be flying those jets at full capacity, the airline confirmed this week.
Border reopening: Flights to Grand Cayman
Looking for a flight to the Cayman Islands? Here's a list of airlines offering flights to Grand Cayman, with service from Miami, Tampa, Kingston, Le Ceiba, London, New York, Boston, Toronto, Fort Lauderdale and Atlanta.
Cayman Airways closes ticket office temporarily over COVID case
Cayman Airways closed its ticket office this weekend for a deep cleaning after an airline staffed tested positive for COVID-19.
Cayman Airways La Ceiba flights cancelled as Honduras airport downgrade continues
Cayman Airways has cancelled its La Ceiba flights to the Goloson International Airport on Thursday as the Honduras airport continued to maintain its Category 6 safety downgrade, the national carrier has announced.
La Ceiba airport downgrade impacts Cayman Airways flights
Passengers booked to fly to La Ceiba today, 14 Oct., on Cayman Airways are being placed on a number of different flights after the Goloson International Airport in La Ceiba was suddenly downgraded.
Cayman Airways resuming Tampa route in October
Cayman Airways Limited has announced it will resume its Grand Cayman/Tampa route this month as it moves to further expand its flight offerings.
Bird strike delays Cayman Airways Brac flight
A departing Cayman Airways flight from Cayman Brac hit a slight snag Sunday evening after a bird struck its windshield immediately upon take-off from the Charles Kirkconnell International Airport, the national flag carrier reported.
Cayman Finance CEO to step down at year end
Jude Scott will step down from his position as chief executive officer of Cayman Finance at the end of this year.
Miami-bound CAL flight returns due to passenger medical emergency
The captain of a Cayman Airways flight bound for Miami turned the aircraft around and returned to Owen Roberts International Airport shortly after taking off Wednesday morning when a passenger on board had a medical emergency, the airline reported.
Cayman Airways seeks permission for repatriation flight to Havana
Cayman Airways is planning a repatriation flight from Grand Cayman to Havana, Cuba.
Cayman Airways to receive additional $7 million
Cayman Airways will receive another $7 million in government funding to cover its expenditures until the end of 2021.
Cayman Airways adds 2 new Miami flights in June
Cayman Airways has added two extra flights between Grand Cayman and Miami this month, due to increased demand.
Cayman Airways adding more Miami and Kingston flights
Cayman Airways has announced it is increasing the frequency of its Miami and Kingston flights, as it confirmed its travel schedule for July.
Cayman Airways captains pilot retirement flight together
Tributes paid to Cayman Airways pilots Captain Kris Bergstrom and Captain Leroy McLaughlin as they mark their final flight.
Cayman Airways’ 3rd Boeing 737-8 plane touches down
Cayman Airways' new B737-8 has arrived. The national flag carrier latest addition landed Sunday evening.
No change to Cayman Airways May flight schedule
Cayman Airways has released its repatriation flight schedule for May, which includes two flights a weeks to and from Miami, one flight every Friday to and from Kingston and two flights a month to and from La Ceiba.
Cayman Airways staff in quarantine after safety protocol breach
Cayman Airways flight attendants have been placed into quarantine and are under investigation following an inflight safety protocol breach.
Negative COVID-19 tests now mandatory before arrival in Jamaica
The Jamaican government has issued new travel requirements, which make it mandatory for all people aged 12 and older to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test at least 72 hours before their flight.
Premier: CAL crews ‘not required to quarantine’
Cayman Airways international flight crews are not required to quarantine upon return, Premier Alden McLaughlin has confirmed.
Cayman Airways’ MAX 8s cleared to fly
Cayman Airways has been given the green light to return its MAX 8 planes to the skies.
Barbados charter spreads yuletide cheer
Being home for the holidays is a feeling like no other, one that Paul Puckerin and 49 other passengers on board a special Cayman Airways charter to Barbados will know this Christmas.
Cayman Airways schedules 2 Cuba repatriation flights
Cayman Airways has scheduled two repatriation flights to Havana, Cuba, in the coming weeks, the airline announced Wednesday.
Max 8 planes return to the skies
Commercial flights using Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft resumed last week, nearly two years after the global grounding of the planes following two deadly crashes which killed 346 people.
