Caribbean Airlines to end Jamaica–Fort Lauderdale flights in November
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- The move follows a detailed review of the airline’s routes and current market conditions, which the company says require a reallocation of resources to maintain long-term fleet efficiency and cost management.
- The final flights on the affected routes will operate on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
- “While adjustments to our schedule are sometimes necessary in response to evolving market conditions, our commitment to delivering a safe, reliable, and customer-focused service remains unchanged,” said Martin Aeberli, the airline’s Chief Commercial Officer.
- He added that Caribbean Airlines will continue to serve Jamaica and the wider Diaspora through other gateways within its network.
- Passengers with confirmed bookings on the affected flights beyond November 1, 2025, are being contacted directly and will receive full refunds.
Caribbean Airlines has announced that it will discontinue all services between Jamaica and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, effective Sunday, November 2, 2025, as part of its ongoing network optimization programme.
The move follows a detailed review of the airline’s routes and current market conditions, which the company says require a reallocation of resources to maintain long-term fleet efficiency and cost management.
The final flights on the affected routes will operate on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Services to be discontinued include:
BW 31: Kingston – Fort Lauderdale
BW 30: Fort Lauderdale – Kingston
BW 33: Montego Bay – Fort Lauderdale
BW 32: Fort Lauderdale – Montego Bay
Caribbean Airlines cited economic challenges impacting the Jamaica–Fort Lauderdale market as the main reason for the suspension. “While adjustments to our schedule are sometimes necessary in response to evolving market conditions, our commitment to delivering a safe, reliable, and customer-focused service remains unchanged,” said Martin Aeberli, the airline’s Chief Commercial Officer. He added that Caribbean Airlines will continue to serve Jamaica and the wider Diaspora through other gateways within its network.
Passengers with confirmed bookings on the affected flights beyond November 1, 2025, are being contacted directly and will receive full refunds. Refunds will be automatically processed for customers who booked directly with the airline, while those who booked through travel agents or third-party websites will be contacted by their respective agents to arrange refunds. Caribbean Airlines will not facilitate transfers to other carriers but has assured that travelers with return flights scheduled after the discontinuation date will also receive refunds for the unused portion of their tickets.
The airline expressed appreciation to its customers for their understanding and loyalty as it works to strengthen operations and enhance the overall travel experience.
