Cayman Airways, the national carrier of the Cayman Islands, has been recognized as one of the best global airlines in the world by Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards. The airline is the only carrier in the Western Hemisphere to crack the top 15 in the ‘Best International Airlines in 2024’ category, placing alongside esteemed airlines like Singapore Airlines, Emirates, and Qatar Airways.
Cayman Airways has been recognized as one of the world’s top international airlines in the 2024 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. The airline, the only one from the Western Hemisphere to make the top 15, was praised for its cabin comfort, inflight service, customer service, and overall value.
Goloson International Airport in La Ceiba, Honduras has been closed indefinitely due to heavy smoke, forcing the suspension of flights and leaving many Cayman Airways passengers stranded. The airport was deemed inoperable by civil aviation authorities due to safety concerns, as low visibility poses risks for takeoff and landing operations. Cayman Airways was particularly impacted, with two flights being canceled and the airline having to adjust its schedule and organize additional flights for affected passengers. The airport and authorities are closely monitoring the situation and working towards a resolution, but there is no clear indication of when normal operations will resume.
Effective July 3rd, 2024, direct flights between Barbados and Grand Cayman operated by Cayman Airways will be discontinued. The service will be reduced to once weekly from May 17th, 2024, before its termination following a comprehensive review by the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) and Cayman Airways. Despite the cessation of this route, BTMI emphasizes increased seat capacity from key markets, including a 60,000-seat increase for the upcoming winter season. The strategic focus on airlift expansion and marketing efforts has resulted in a significant surge in demand for Barbados, particularly from the USA and the Caribbean. The decision to discontinue the Cayman Airways service allows both parties to explore new opportunities while expressing gratitude for their past collaboration.
