Caribbean Airlines (CAL) is expanding its fleet with the Port-of-Spain-based air carrier introducing its ninth Boeing 737-8 aircraft into commercial operations last week. 

The new plane operated the return flight from Trinidad’s Piarco International Airport to Miami last week. With the new plane in operation, CAL is looking forward to 2023 and have some exciting plans in store. 

Garvin Medera, CEO of Caribbean Airlines, commented that “the entry of our ninth 737-8 aircraft, 9Y-SUR into our commercial schedule, is another milestone in our fleet renewal. The new fleet has enabled us to provide our customers with a significantly enhanced on-board experience and has also benefited the environment through lower emissions and fuel burn reductions”.

Medera added that customer feedback has been positive, indicating that we’ve been able to deliver on CAL’s commitment to reset expectations. The airline has been expanding its network in the Caribbean this year. 

That includes new direct service between New York and Tobago, renewed daily service between Trinidad and Grenada, among others.