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Airport expansion offers a chance to shape Cayman’s future

With capacity constraints, airport expansion is a national priority. It is time for a strategic rethink to build an airport for the future?

New Barú airport restaurant is an instant hit with travellers

New restaurant Barú proves a hit with travellers as it opens in the departure lounge of Grand Cayman's Owen Roberts International Airport.

Environmental assessment bids open on airport runway expansions

Improvements to the main airports on Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac took a step closer with the Cayman Islands Airports Authority asking for environmental...
Spirit Airlines arriving at Grand Cayman

Spirit Airlines cancels newly launched Florida service to Grand Cayman

Budget carrier Spirit Airlines is stopping its flights between Fort Lauderdale, US and Grand Cayman, just a few months after the service was launched.

Cayman slated to pilot US airport security project

Canadian-based firm Sectus Technologies Inc. has been awarded a CI $2.640 million contract to supply new security baggage and x-ray scanners for the Owen Roberts International Airport ahead of the jurisdiction's participation in a new security pilot programme.

Work begins on new long-term parking facility at airport

Preliminary work has commenced on the development of a 300-space parking facility at Owen Roberts International Airport which will be located to the east of the terminal.

US military planes make pit stop at Owen Roberts airport

Two US Airforce C-130s planes made a refueling stop at the Owen Roberts International Airport Saturday afternoon, Cayman Islands Airports Authority officials have said.

Airport redevelopment plan underway

With expanded airlift top of the tourism agenda, so, too, is the need to redevelop the Owen Roberts International Airport to keep pace with...

Ganja smuggler jailed after being caught at airport

A woman has been jailed for 18 months for attempting to smuggle ganja into Cayman through hollowed-out compartments of her suitcase.

Feedback sought for new 20-year airport master plan

The Cayman Islands Airports Authority is asking for comments and concerns as it embarks on a new 20-year master plan for all three of its airports.

Another expansion on the cards for Owen Roberts?

The Cayman Islands Airports Authority is looking to revisit its master plan for the Owen Roberts International Airport with the intention of expanding offerings for private planes and a bigger terminal for an anticipated influx of travellers post-pandemic.

Airport kerbside drop-off plan being reviewed

The removal of kerbside drop-offs at the airport for private vehicles and other traffic flow arrangements at Owen Roberts International Airport are under review.

Airport parking fees to resume, kerbside drop-off still restricted

Starting 1 Feb., free parking at Owen Roberts International Airport will come to an end.

The final flight of late Capt. Robert Hamaty

Scores of well-wishers, family and friends gathered for the final flight of the late Captain Robert Hamaty Friday at Owen Roberts International Airport.

Lumber from Cayman’s airport A-frame finds new home

In 2017, new security regulations meant the open-air gallery had to be permanently enclosed, so the iconic cedar wood ‘A’ frame, which had stood in place for more than 35 years, was torn down and replaced with glass, steel beams and iron rods. However, not all the wood was destined for the scrap pile. The Cayman Islands Airports Authority teamed up with McAlpine Ltd. to donate several large pieces of the lumber to make benches for the Children’s Garden at Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park.

Spirit airlines plane returns to air after making emergency landing at ORIA

All 177 passengers on board Spirit Airlines flight NK756 that made an emergency landing Monday at Owen Roberts International Airport have landed safety in...

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