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Carribean Airlines
One of the most memorable things about visiting islands like Barbados,
Tobago, and Antigua is the unique culture that they offer. They
are very friendly and extremely laid back, and the locals are more
than happy to welcome guests. Visitors find that the atmosphere
is much more accommodating than you might find in other places,
and far less formal at all times. The culture of the islands has
been passed onto many of the Carribean airlines which offer flights
both to and around the region, and if you want to get a taste of
the local atmosphere before you arrive, then why not consider flying
with an airline like Jamaican Airlines or BWIA, which are both based
in the region. |
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Of course a laid back in flight atmosphere does not mean that any
corners are cut with any aspect of the service, and the flights
are just as well maintained and organized as any other airline,
it is just that the service is a lot less fussy, and the cabin crew
are a lot more naturally friendly. You see very few fake smiles
on Carribean Airlines flights.
For getting around the region from one island to another, flying
is the only practical option. There are ferries that operate on
selected routes, and of course many cruise lines ply routes around
the islands taking in the main ports, but unless you want to spend
a full day or more at sea getting from one place to another, Carribean
airlines like LIAT offer the best possible option for you. |
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There are so many different Carribean airlines that it can be hard
to keep track of them all. Some are tiny operations that have one
or two planes and only fly return journeys between two different
islands. These tend to operate on a charter basis, without the need
for timetables, and you can generally just book and turn up to fly.
Other airlines are a lot more organized, and have complete itineraries
that they stick to.
You can buy a thing called an airpass for Carribean Airlines, and
this will entitle you to a specific number of flights around the
region. An airpass is a very flexible ticket that can be exchanged
with the airline for a seat on a specific route. You will generally
need to book your place, although on certain routes you may well
just be able to turn up and hop onto the plane. |
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Be careful about how you get around the region if you are seeing
a lot of different islands. Although some islands are close together,
such as Antigua and Barbuda, it does not definitely mean that there
are any Carribean airlines flying the route, and you may well need
to book multiple sectors. This can be a problem with an airpass,
so plan your route in advance, and use the stop offs to your advantage
to see more of the islands than you may have initially planned.
While there are many different Carribean Airlines to choose from,
they are all of a generally high standard, and offer good service.
You may well not get a stewardess serving drinks on a short hop
from one island to another, but if you have a window seat, you will
get a view that will more than make up for missing out on a glass
of beer. |
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