Caribbean Airlines denies closure rumours

The Caribbean Airlines is rejecting claims that it is facing closure, insisting that its operations "continue as normal."

“The airline’s Board of Directors categorically rejects any rumours suggesting that Caribbean Airlines is facing closure. There has been no discussion regarding the closure of the airline," the regional carrier said in a statement on Tuesday.

The airline noted that it continues to actively review its operations as part of on-going efforts to strengthen the business and position the airline on a more stable and sustainable footing".

According to the airline, these efforts are aimed at “ensuring the delivery of reliable service and maintaining strong connectivity across the airline’s network.”

Caribbean Airlines also said work on its audited financial statements is “well under way” and noted that it is progressing the recruitment of key senior management positions to strengthen leadership.

The latest denial comes months after the airline moved to quash separate claims about its Jamaican operations. In January, Caribbean Airlines refuted reports that it had been evicted from its Hope Road offices in St Andrew.

“There is no eviction process under way,” the airline said at the time, noting that it had planned to relocate following the end of its lease.

Caribbean Airlines is jointly owned by Trinidad and Tobago (88.1% stake) and Jamaica (11.9% stake). It operates more than 600 weekly flights to destinations in the Caribbean, North and South America.

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