Caribbean Airlines start direct non stop flight from New York to Tobago

The Caribbean Airlines declared to resume direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, to Trinidad and Tobago. The non-stop service will start on May 5, 2022.

The flights will add 320 seats to the market and provide a dual cabin travel experience, connecting the diaspora with home and expanding flying options through JFK.

The carrier stated that the addition of this route is part of Caribbean Airlines' commitment to strengthen regional connectivity and boost Trinidad and Tobago's tourism.

A tourism accommodation package for guests to Tobago was also being negotiated by the airline. [caption id="attachment_41797" align="alignnone" width="100%"] Caribbean Airlines staff[/caption]

The government has put pressure on the airline to restore direct flights from New York to Scarborough, with Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley, a Tobago native, openly pushing on direct service between the island and New York for the State carrier.

Rowley expressed his disappointment during a political conference in Diego Martin that flights between Tobago and the US financial centre had not resumed, claiming that Tobago was seeking to increase tourism and was the only Caribbean island without non-stop service from North America.

"The airline is also collaborating with important players like the Magdalena Grande Hotel in Tobago to increase leisure travel demand and multi-destination tourism," according to the Caribbean Airlines announcement.

"Customers may expect additional exciting announcements regarding unique collaborative deals and information about increased non-stop connectivity to and from Tobago in the coming weeks," the airlines further added.

"In keeping with our goal to Reset Expectations, Caribbean Airlines will re-introduce non-stop service between Tobago and New York," said Caribbean Airlines CEO Garvin Medera. ."