Caribbean Airlines to Fly to London Gatwick From End June

As a Barbados (Bajan) fan I was delighted to learn on my trip there earlier this month that Caribbean Airlines will soon fly a direct service between Barbados and London, Gatwick starting 30 June 2012 in time for the London Olympics.  Previously there had been a Code Sharing agreement with BA on the route.    CA's May 1st press release said that seats were available for sale: (actually currently NOT when I checked with their reservations earlier today). They are hopeful though that their systems will have been updated very soon.  Hence I am unable to give an idea of costs other than the shameful amount of Air Passenger Duty the London to Caribbean leg will cost all passengers.

The twice weekly service operated by the 767-300ER fleet, will depart Barbados as BW900 on Tuesdays and Saturdays and return as BW901 with a non-stop service departing out of London on Wednesdays and Sundays.  I am told the oubound flight from London will depart at a relatively social late-morning slot.  Note the non-stop too!   It will be interesting to see what the fares will be and whether the BA/Virgin Atlantic fares will respond.

Business and Economy baggage allowances are similar to BA for both carry-on and checked luggage as far as size and weight are concerned.   CA say their customers can .."look forward to a reliable service served with natural Caribbean warmth, ethnic gourmet cuisine and great value added benefits including frequent flyer Caribbean miles and complimentary bags."