Caribbean Airlines and Air Caraïbes have announced the signing of a new codeshare agreement designed to expand travel options between the Caribbean and France.
Under the partnership, travelers from any destination within the Caribbean Airlines network can connect via the French Caribbean territories of Martinique or Guadeloupe onto Air Caraïbes flights bound for Paris–Orly Airport. Passengers will be able to travel on a single itinerary with through check-in and baggage handling, enjoying coordinated flight schedules and seamless connections.
“This codeshare agreement with Air Caraïbes represents a strategic step in expanding our network, opening new connections to Europe via Paris-Orly, France,” said Caribbean Airlines’ Chief Commercial Officer Martin Aeberli. “This partnership aligns perfectly with our ‘Welcome Home’ philosophy by enabling easier, more connected journeys for our customers. We thank the team at Air Caraïbes for sharing in this vision and working with us to offer greater travel convenience between the Caribbean and Europe.”
Hugues Heddebaut, Chief Commercial Officer of Air Caraïbes, echoed that sentiment, stating, “We are delighted to enter into this strategic partnership with Caribbean Airlines, giving its customers seamless access to Paris-Orly via our bases in Martinique and Guadeloupe, while opening new opportunities for Air Caraïbes to serve new islands in the Caribbean. This cooperation reflects our shared commitment to strengthening regional and international connectivity and to offering our passengers greater flexibility and comfort, delivered with the warmth and hospitality that define Air Caraïbes’ Caribbean DNA.”
The agreement offers travelers key benefits, including single-ticket itineraries, through-checked baggage from origin to final destination, issuance of all boarding passes at the first point of check-in, and expanded access to Paris and destinations across mainland Europe.
Caribbean Airlines said the partnership marks a significant step in its growth plan to enhance regional and international connectivity and to create a more connected Caribbean. Flights are now on sale via the Caribbean Airlines Mobile App, Reservations Call Centre, City Ticket Offices, and Travel Agents, with website bookings to be launched soon.
