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Caribbean Airlines to launch daily non-stop Canada-Guyana flights from July 1

By Joanne Clark··1 min read
Caribbean Airlines to launch daily non-stop Canada-Guyana flights from July 1
Key Points(5)
  • Caribbean Airlines will introduce daily non-stop flights between Toronto and Georgetown beginning July 1, increasing capacity on a route supported by growing business, leisure and family travel.
  • The airline said the expanded schedule will provide passengers with greater flexibility during the peak summer travel season while strengthening links between Guyana and Canada.
  • Guyana is one of Caribbean Airlines' most important and fastest-growing markets, according to acting Chief Executive Officer Varma Khillawan.
  • "The introduction of daily Toronto-to-Georgetown flights reflects our commitment to meeting customer demand and strengthening connectivity between Guyana and North America," Khillawan said.
  • He added that the service will accommodate passengers traveling for business, leisure, education and family visits.

Caribbean Airlines will introduce daily non-stop flights between Toronto and Georgetown beginning July 1, increasing capacity on a route supported by growing business, leisure and family travel.

The airline said the expanded schedule will provide passengers with greater flexibility during the peak summer travel season while strengthening links between Guyana and Canada.

Guyana is one of Caribbean Airlines' most important and fastest-growing markets, according to acting Chief Executive Officer Varma Khillawan.

"The introduction of daily Toronto-to-Georgetown flights reflects our commitment to meeting customer demand and strengthening connectivity between Guyana and North America," Khillawan said.

He added that the service will accommodate passengers traveling for business, leisure, education and family visits.

The route is also expected to support travel by members of the Guyanese diaspora in Canada while facilitating tourism, trade and other economic activity between the two countries.

Under the new schedule, Flight BW616 will depart Georgetown daily at 9:20 a.m. for Toronto. The return service, Flight BW617, will leave Toronto at 4:50 p.m. for Georgetown.

Tickets are available through the airline's website, mobile app, reservations center, ticket offices and travel agents.

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