CARIBBEAN Airlines and Air Caraïbes have signed a new codeshare agreement aimed at expanding travel options between the Caribbean and France.
The partnership allows passengers from any destination within the Caribbean Airlines network to connect through the French Caribbean territories of Martinique or Guadeloupe for onward travel to Paris-Orly Airport.
The agreement offers travellers the convenience of a single itinerary with through check-in and baggage handling on flights operated by both airlines. Coordinated flight schedules and seamless connections will provide enhanced travel flexibility, particularly for those journeying between the Caribbean and mainland Europe.
Passengers can expect benefits including:
• Single ticket itineraries with seamless connections
• Through-checked baggage from origin to final destination
• Issuance of all boarding passes at the first point of check-in
• Coordinated flight schedules for convenient connection times
• Expanded access to Paris and other destinations in Europe
Martin Aeberli, Chief Commercial Officer of Caribbean Airlines, said, “This codeshare agreement with Air Caraïbes represents a strategic step in expanding our network, opening new connections to Europe via Paris-Orly. This partnership aligns perfectly with our ‘Welcome Home’ philosophy by enabling easier, more connected journeys for our customers.”
Hugues Heddebaut, Chief Commercial Officer of Air Caraïbes, added, “We are delighted to enter into this strategic partnership with Caribbean Airlines, giving its customers seamless access to Paris-Orly via our bases in Martinique and Guadeloupe, while opening new opportunities for Air Caraïbes to serve islands in the Caribbean. This co-operation reflects our shared commitment to strengthening regional and international connectivity.”
The partnership is expected to boost both leisure and business travel, while further strengthening ties between the French Caribbean territories and the English-speaking Caribbean. Tickets are now available through the Caribbean Airlines Mobile App, Reservations Call Centre, City Ticket Offices, and Travel Agents, with website bookings set to launch soon.