🛫 PPM demands financial transparency over Cayman Airways' cancelled Barbados route

The Progressive Movement Party (PPM) is urging the United Progressive Movement (UPM) government to disclose a detailed report on any financial losses Cayman Airways suffered due to the cancellation of its Grand Cayman to Barbados flights. Opposition Leader Roy McTaggart is calling for transparency regarding the costs associated with starting, operating and terminating the route, including any expenses related to cancelling contracts with handling agents in Barbados. McTaggart has indicated that the opposition will be asking parliamentary questions in June about whether or not Cayman Airways has been properly compensated. 📑

McTaggart has also expressed concerns about whether the diversion of the aircraft to the Eastern Caribbean, especially as it was an overnight route, impacted more profitable gateways or those that could have attracted visitors. He has suggested that Cayman Airways and the government should be considering more profitable routes for the national airline and prioritise the Cayman Islands over Barbados. McTaggart welcomed the cancellation of the Barbados flight, which he believed would never be profitable. The opposition remains committed to holding the government accountable and advocating for responsible decision-making that prioritises the interests of the Cayman Islands and its people. 🏝️

Barbados Tourism Marketing terminated the deal they made with Cayman Airways due to the route’s poor performance and because other airlines have increased the number of flights to Barbados over the last few months, bringing in more visitors. The Barbados flight, added to CAL’s itinerary last October, will end completely in July. The airline has not yet announced what new route is likely to replace the Barbados flight. ✈️