InterCaribbean, Virgin Atlantic Launch Interline
InterCaribbean Airways and Virgin Atlantic have signed an interline agreement allowing customers to book connecting flights on a single ticket with through check‑in to final destinations. The partnership links interCaribbean’s wide Caribbean network with Virgin Atlantic’s long‑haul services, including flights to London, expanding options for travel and the UK diaspora.
InterCaribbean Airways and Virgin Atlantic have launched an interline agreement that allows passengers to book connecting flights on a single ticket with through check‑in at each end of the journey to the final destination. Under the agreement, travellers across the Caribbean can connect from interCaribbean’s regional network to Virgin Atlantic’s flights — including services to London — while passengers arriving on Virgin Atlantic can transfer onward across interCaribbean’s islands.
The arrangement is intended to simplify itineraries, reduce transfer stress and improve baggage handling for through‑ticketed passengers. "This agreement with Virgin Atlantic represents another milestone in our mission to enhance Caribbean connectivity," said Trevor Sadler, CEO of interCaribbean Airways. "By partnering with a world leading airline, we create additional options for Caribbean travelers to reach international destinations while also welcoming Virgin Atlantic customers to experience the beauty and diversity of the Caribbean throughout our network." He added that the partnership opens new opportunities for Caribbean diaspora communities, particularly those in the United Kingdom seeking to visit family and friends across the region.
For British Virgin Islands residents the deal could make travel to and from the UK and other long‑haul destinations more straightforward. Although interCaribbean does not serve every island directly, the interline arrangement means BVI travellers can plan single‑ticket itineraries via interCaribbean’s connection points and Virgin Atlantic’s hubs, reducing the need to book separate segments and manage multiple check‑ins.
InterCaribbean is a privately owned, UK‑flagged airline based in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Its fleet includes Embraer ERJ145 regional jets, a Bombardier CRJ700 and several turboprops — ATR72s, ATR42s, EMB120s and Twin Otters — serving a network that spans 28 cities across 17 countries, from Georgetown, Guyana, to Havana, Cuba, and Nassau, Bahamas, to Barbados.
The carrier says the partnership will boost access for both leisure and family visits, and potentially support business travel across the region. Passengers interested in the new connecting options can check schedules and book flights through interCaribbean’s website at www.intercaribbean.com.
Both airlines say more details on routings and ticketing will be available as booking systems are updated to reflect the interline connections.
Primary source: VINO