PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad– The state-owned Caribbean Airlines (CAL) says it has held talks with Qatar Airways on possibilities for partnership, describing the initiative as “ a welcome development as the airline moves forward to offer more options for travel to and from the Caribbean.”
“The meetings held were productive, and the impending signing of an air services agreement will enhance the mutual interests of Trinidad and Tobago and Qatar,” said CAL chairman Ronnie Mohammed. He was part of Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley’s delegation to the Sixth Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) that ended in Doha earlier this week.
“It increases the potential for Caribbean Airlines to expand its connectivity, offer greater choice to its customers, and increase trade and cargo movement for Trinidad and Tobago and the region,” he added.
A statement issued by CAL said that an “air services agreement between Trinidad and Tobago and Qatar is imminent, and the meeting explored prospects for deepening the relationship between the two carriers, especially in the areas of passenger and cargo operations.”
Mohammed said Qatar Airways serves all six continents and is the fastest-growing airline, connecting more than 140 destinations globally.
“Caribbean Airlines has a mandate to improve connectivity within and outside the region, and these talks with Qatar Airways are well aligned with Caribbean Airlines’ theme of resetting expectations for 2022,” he added.
As part of its strategic plan, CAL said that it has a renewed focus on alliances to enable better connectivity for its customers.
“The airline enjoys the largest network in the region, which it continues to expand. It also holds interline agreements and has online interline booking capability with several airline partners,” CAL added.
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