Topic: Cayman Airways
Cayman Airways unconcerned by Cuba competition
The introduction of scheduled flights between the U.S. and Cuba for the first time in more than 50 years is not expected to have a negative impact on Cayman Airways in the short term, according to the airline’s chief executive officer, Fabian Whorms.
Not all CAL board members take free flights
To be fair it should be clarified that not all former Cayman Airways board members have taken advantage of the "free flights" benefit.
Warning over PAC ‘disrespect’
The chairman of Cayman Airways board of directors, Philip Rankin, was threatened last week with an official summons to appear before the Public Accounts Committee, as Chairman Ezzard Miller signaled his intention to get tough with reluctant witnesses.
Does Cayman Airways really provide ‘value for money’?
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EDITORIAL – On Cayman Airways: ‘Is this seat free?’
Cayman Airways has become an expensive proposition. The airline receives government subsidies of $20 million to $25 million per year.
Officials: Cayman Airways provides value for money
Cayman Airways will continue to need significant funding from government as long as it is required to serve unprofitable but strategically valuable routes like New York and Dallas, the airline’s CEO Fabian Whorms said last week.
Cayman Airways board members fly for free
Around 100 former Cayman Airways board members and their dependents were awarded unlimited free flights for life as compensation for their services, Chief Financial Officer Paul Tibbetts told a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee.
Does Cayman Airways need a new plane?
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Cayman Airways seeks another new plane
Cayman Airways is seeking to lease a second Saab prop plane to operate on the commuter route between Grand Cayman and the Brac.
CAL to get new fleet of 737s
Cayman Airways has inked a deal with U.S.-based Air Lease Corp. to replace its fleet of aging jets with the next generation Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft.
Cayman Airways expands Tampa service
Cayman Airways has expanded its service to Tampa, Florida, from five flights per week to daily nonstop flights from July 1 to Aug. 31.
Legislative Assembly approves $862.4 million budget
Members of the Legislative Assembly Friday approved an $862.4 million budget for government over the next 18 months.
Saab plane damaged for second time at airport
The newest plane in Cayman Airways’ fleet will be out of action for around two weeks after being damaged in stormy weather over the weekend.
Government acts on 22 percent of audit recommendations
The Cayman Islands government has implemented just 22 percent of the recommendations made by its auditors for improving financial reporting and management processes in various public sector entities over the past five years.
Teen remembered as shy, funny
John Shaw wanted to be a pilot. He was already logging hours in the cockpit through the flight club at John Gray High School. Pressed on a backup career path, he told his brother-in-law he’d settle for aeronautical engineer.
Cayman Airways in dispute with Mexico
Cayman Airways is unable to fly over Mexico because of back fees the country claims it is owed for flights more than a decade ago.
Cayman Airways to replace fleet
Cayman Airways will replace its fleet of aging jets with four new “state of the art” aircraft over the next four years.
Business in Brief: Forrester names KPMG leader in information security consulting
Updates from KPMG, HSM, Cayman Airways and more in this week's Business in Brief.
Cayman Airways plane damaged by private jet
The newest addition to Cayman Airways fleet, its 34-seat Saab prop plane, was damaged last week by the jet blast of a nearby private aircraft, according to the airline.
Tottenham Hotspur youth team to play in Cayman
Young players from Tottenham Hotspur Academy will play at this year’s Cayman Airways Under-14 Invitational Cup in June.
Cayman Airways reshuffles schedule to limit delays
Cayman Airways has canceled its flight from Cayman Brac to the eastern Cuban city of Holguin, just three months after the route was launched.
John Gray students hone interview skills
Focusing on exuding professionalism, aptitude and motivation, Year 11 students at John Gray High School recently took part in mock interviews as part of the school’s Career Activities Week. The event was designed to inform students about the prospects available to them in the workforce and what it takes to be competitive in a global marketplace.
EDITORIAL – Cuba in Cayman’s backyard
While we subscribe to the basic economic principle that a rising tide lifts all boats — and generally, remain optimistic that a thriving Cuba will strengthen the Caribbean region as a whole — we find it difficult to shake concerns about the possibility of the Cayman Islands getting soaked.
US, Cuba agree to resume flights
The United States and Cuba signed an agreement Tuesday that paves the way for up to 110 commercial flights per day between the two countries.
Runway extension pushed forward
Plans to begin expanding the runway at the Owen Roberts International Airport to allow long-haul flights into Grand Cayman are being pushed forward.
Delays, cancellations on CAL flights
Maintenance issues have been blamed for a series of delays and a handful of flight cancellations on Cayman Airways routes over the past month.
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Barlow: How to balance a budget
Right away, you can see why "zero-based budgeting" is not popular with government bureaucrats.
