Windward Islands Airways International (WINAIR) is expanding its wings to Trinidad and Tobago as it prepares to launch a new non-stop, twice-weekly air service between Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM), St Maarten, and Piarco International Airport, Port of Spain, beginning February 1, 2026.

The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation in T&T said this development represents a significant step forward in regional air connectivity, strengthening direct links between Trinidad and Tobago and one of the Caribbean’s major aviation hubs.

As part of ongoing coordination ahead of the launch, a meeting was held on January 23 at the Ministry’s Head Office, chaired by Senator Eli Zakour, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, with Hans van de Velde, Chief Executive Officer of WINAIR, and Hayden Newton, General Manager of the Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago, along with officials from both organisations.

Zakour welcomed WINAIR’s entry into the Trinidad and Tobago market and noted that the new service will enhance regional connectivity while supporting tourism, trade, and cultural exchange.

He described the new route as a positive development for both business and leisure travellers and reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to expanding air transport options and strengthening regional integration.

Windward Islands Airways International (WINAIR) is a regional airline based in St Maarten and has been in operation since 1961.