Regional carrier Caribbean Airlines has announced the restart of weekly service flights to Cuba on December 14, 2021.

Caribbean Airlines, in a statement on Wednesday (November 3), said it will operate a weekly, non-stop service each Tuesday between Havana and Port of Spain, with “easy connections to other nearby destinations”.

“With safety protocols fully in place, Caribbean Airlines teams are excited to restart commercial operations to Havana, for the first time since Trinidad and Tobago re-opened its borders in July. Now business, leisure and other travellers can easily connect to Cuba and enjoy all the country offers,” the company said.

According to the Trinidad-based carrier, Caribbean Airlines was a key partner with Cuba during the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, as though commercial flights weren’t offered, it facilitated the island’s medical brigades travelling to respective countries across the region.

“Throughout the pandemic, the airline has worked in partnership with regional governments to provide charter services for groups of Cuban medical professionals travelling to support the Caribbean’s management of the COVID-19 virus,” Caribbean Airlines explained.

“On October 31, Caribbean Airlines, in collaboration with the Government of Barbados, operated a special charter from Barbados for a Cuban medical team [which] completed their tour of duty in the island. Another charter transporting professionals will take place on November 10. Caribbean Airlines is pleased to have supported the regional effort and is looking forward to the return of regular commercial operations to Havana in December,” the company added.