Caribbean Airlines to end Tortola and Puerto Rico routes in January 2026

Caribbean Airlines (CAL) is reporting that it will discontinue service on its Tortola, British Virgin Islands, and San Juan, Puerto Rico, routes effective January 10, 2026, following comprehensive evaluations of route performance and resource deployment.

CAL says customers with confirmed bookings to or from Tortola and Puerto Rico after January 10, 2026, are being contacted directly and will receive full refunds where applicable.

Further to its optimisation programme, the airline says it will also restructure its Barbados hub from February 2026.

Aircraft and crew positioned in Barbados will transition to operate from Trinidad, to, from, and beyond Barbados.

“These changes form a critical part of our plan to deliver reliable service while managing our resources responsibly. Our customers remain our priority, and these adjustments ensure we continue to provide strong regional connectivity, supported by a sustainable and competitive operational model,” said Acting Chief Executive Officer Nirmala Ramai.

Caribbean Airlines says it has embarked on an operational restructuring strategy, which includes ongoing assessments of route performance and prevailing economic conditions.

It says these factors accounted for the commercial decision to discontinue services on its Tortola and Puerto Rico routes.

Caribbean Airlines says it is on a path to enhance schedule reliability, maintain competitiveness, and ensure long-term sustainability.

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