Caribbean Airlines (CAL) is set to cut several regional routes as the state-owned carrier moves ahead with efforts to return to profitability.

Trinidad and Tobago’s Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Eli Zakour announced in the Senate on May 22 that, effective June 1, 2026, the airline will withdraw services to Dominica and St Kitts.

CAL will also discontinue its nonstop service between Guyana’s Ogle International Airport and Suriname, while flights to Martinique and Guadeloupe will be reduced to twice weekly.

Zakour said the decision followed a review by CAL’s Route Oversight Committee, which examined route performance, profitability and strategic alignment.

According to the minister, the routes were generating significant financial losses for the cash-strapped regional carrier.

The Dominica, St Kitts, Martinique and Guadeloupe routes were introduced in 2023 as part of CAL’s Eastern Caribbean expansion strategy.

Zakour revealed that the routes recorded combined losses of more than US$18.84 million, or over TT$128 million.

CAL had previously announced the suspension of services to the British Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, along with its Fort Lauderdale to Montego Bay and Fort Lauderdale to Kingston routes.

Zakour told Parliament that the Jamaica to Fort Lauderdale route generated losses of US$7.2 million, while the Trinidad to Puerto Rico service recorded losses of US$4.92 million.

Despite the cuts, Zakour said CAL is pursuing a codeshare agreement with another regional airline aimed at improving connectivity across the Caribbean.

The minister did not disclose the name of the airline involved in the discussions.

“Once finalised and implemented, the agreement will provide customers with access to a wider network of destinations through coordinated schedules, seamless connections and integrated ticket arrangements,” Zakour said.

“With the prior network decisions now under structured review, Caribbean Airlines is positioned to rebuild on a stronger commercial foundation.”

He added that CAL continues to invest in operational reliability, customer service improvements, fleet modernisation and “disciplined route planning grounded in clear financial criteria.”

Caribbean Pulse contacted tourism officials in Dominica and St Kitts for comment.

An official from the Discover Dominica Authority said only: “We have no comments at this time.”