[Port-of-Spain, Trinidad] – Caribbean Airlines Boeing 737-8 aircraft took to the skies for the first time today, January 14. The airline’s Boeing 9Y-CAL maiden jet service departed the Piarco International Airport destined to the Norman Manley International, Kingston, Jamaica.
Earlier today Caribbean Airlines hosted a brief ceremony at the Piarco International Airport to launch the new aircraft. Which offers passengers exceptional levels of convenience and comfort. The re-fleeting coincides with the airline’s 15th anniversary. Some lucky customers on the inaugural service won an extra 15,000 miles. Additionally all customers received bags of goodies and other memorabilia!
Caribbean Airlines’ CEO, Garvin Medera, in commenting said: “The introduction of this new aircraft into service, represents Caribbean Airlines’ initiative to ‘REset Expectations’ for 2022. The 737-8 is the most technologically advanced aircraft in the world and it brings a range of benefits for Caribbean Airlines, our customers, and the environment. Fuel and maintenance costs are lower. Each plane has 10 more seats than its predecessor with a total of 160 seats. The aircraft offers state-of-the-art technology and an upgraded level of comfort in both the business class and economy cabin. This is including in seat power for mobile devices, a new sky interior, sleek modern seats and much more.”
Mr. Medera continued: “We’re really excited about the plans and improvements for the coming year, all done with you in mind. Be sure to stay informed via our social media channels and follow us on #REcalibrate as we REset Expectations in 2022.”
