The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation welcomes InterCaribbean Airways to Trinidad and Tobago as it prepares to launch a new non-stop, four times weekly air service between Grantley Adams International Airport, Barbados and Piarco International Airport, Trinidad, beginning March 9th, 2026.
This development represents a significant step forward in regional air connectivity, strengthening direct links between Trinidad and Tobago and one of the Caribbean’s premier aviation hubs.
In preparation for the launch, a coordination meeting was held on January 28th, 2026, at the Ministry’s Head Office, chaired by Senator the Honourable Eli Zakour, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, with Mr. Trevor Sadler, Chief Executive Officer of InterCaribbean Airways, and Mr. Cary Price, Director-General of the Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority, along with officials from the Ministry, Airport Authority of Trinidad and Tobago, and InterCaribbean Airways.
Minister Zakour described the commencement of InterCaribbean Airways’ services to Trinidad and Tobago as an important milestone, noting that the new route strengthens regional linkages and supports tourism, trade, and cultural exchange. He emphasized that the service will benefit both business and leisure travel and reiterated the Government’s commitment to expanding airlift and reinforcing regional integration.
The Ministry will continue to engage with InterCaribbean Airways and key stakeholders to facilitate the successful introduction of the service, while advancing Trinidad and Tobago’s connectivity with the wider Caribbean.
About InterCaribbean Airways: InterCaribbean Airways is a Turks and Caicos-based regional airline, founded in 1991 (as Air Turks & Caicos), and headquartered in Providenciales. The carrier operates an extensive Caribbean network connecting over 20 destinations, including Antigua, The Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico, from hubs in Providenciales, Tortola, and Barbados. Its fleet includes Embraer jets and ATR 42/72 turboprop aircraft optimised for short and medium-haul inter-island travel.
