Caribbean Airlines to discontinue Tortola, Puerto Rico flights from January 2026

Caribbean Airlines (CAL) has announced that it will discontinue its services to Tortola, British Virgin Islands and San Juan, Puerto Rico, effective January 10, 2026. The move is part of the airline’s ongoing Network Optimisation Programme aimed at enhancing schedule reliability, maintaining competitiveness and ensuring long-term operational sustainability. The affected flights include: BW 292: Trinidad – Barbados – Tortola – Puerto Rico; BW 293: Puerto Rico – Tortola – Barbados – Trinidad; BW 296: Trinidad – Dominica – Puerto Rico; and BW 297: Puerto Rico – Dominica – Trinidad. CAL stated that 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 airline also revealed plans to restructure its Barbados hub starting February 2026. Aircraft and crew currently positioned in Barbados will transition to operate from Trinidad to and from Barbados, ensuring continued connectivity across the Northern and Eastern Caribbean with a refined flight schedule.
“These changes form a critical part of our plan to deliver reliable service while managing our resources responsibly. Our customers remain our priority, and these adjustments ensure we continue to provide strong regional connectivity, supported by a sustainable and competitive operational model,” Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Nirmala Ramai said.
CAL assured that while flights to Tortola and Puerto Rico will cease, the airline remains committed to working with stakeholders to maintain connectivity across its network.
Customers with bookings affected by the discontinuation will have fares automatically refunded if booked directly with CAL. Those who booked via travel agents or third-party websites will be contacted by their booking provider to process refunds. For more information, customers can contact CAL Reservations and Customer Support at +1 800 920 4225 (US) or +1 800 744 2225 (Caribbean).
CAL in November cut flights from Fort Lauderdale to Montego Bay and Kingston, Jamaica under the ongoing network optimisation programme, it also explained at the time.