Caribbean Airlines to withdraw from BVI and Puerto Rico

Caribbean Airlines will end all flights serving Tortola in the BVI and San Juan in Puerto Rico in early January, as part of a wider restructuring of its regional network, the airline confirmed on Tuesday.

In a Facebook post, the carrier stated: “Caribbean Airlines advises that as part of its ongoing Network Optimisation Programme, the airline will adjust elements of its regional operations to enhance schedule reliability, maintain competitiveness and ensure long-term sustainability. Effective January 10, 2026, the airline will discontinue services on its Tortola, BVI and San Juan, Puerto Rico routes following comprehensive evaluations of route performance and resource deployment.”

A media release issued the same day provided full details of the affected services. According to the document, the flights being discontinued include BW 292, BW 293, BW 296 and BW 297 across all sectors.

The airline advised that customers holding bookings after the cut-off date will receive automatic refunds. “Customers with confirmed bookings to or from Tortola and Puerto Rico after January 10, 2026, are being contacted directly and will receive full refunds where applicable,” the release stated.

Acting Chief Executive Officer Nirmala Ramai said the move forms part of a long-term plan. “These changes form a critical part of our plan to deliver reliable service while managing our resources responsibly,” she stated, adding that “our customers remain our priority and these adjustments ensure we continue to provide strong regional connectivity, supported by a sustainable and competitive operational model.”

The airline also announced that its Barbados hub will undergo restructuring from February 2026. “Aircraft and crew positioned in Barbados will transition to operate from Trinidad, to, from and beyond Barbados,” it said, noting that customers would “continue to experience seamless connectivity across the Northern and Eastern Caribbean with a refined flight schedule.”

In November, the airline ended its Fort Lauderdale services to Montego Bay and Kingston as part of its optimisation programme, citing weak route performance.

Caribbean Airlines resumed service to Tortola in 2023 as part of a regional expansion push, linking the territory with Trinidad, Barbados and Puerto Rico.

The airline said it remains committed to maintaining regional connectivity and thanked customers for their understanding.