Winair Adds Five Flights From Tortola after
Regional carrier Winair has announced five new weekly services from Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) starting January 15 and February 1, 2026, restoring direct links to Barbados and Trinidad and improving same-day options for residents. The move was confirmed in Winair's December 10, 2025 press release and was announced by the Government at a press conference after Caribbean Airlines said it would withdraw services from the territory, the government said.
Winair has confirmed an expanded schedule from Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) that will introduce five additional weekly services linking Tortola with Barbados and Port of Spain, Trinidad, the airline said in a press release dated December 10, 2025. Under the plan, three weekly same-day flights between Tortola (EIS) and Bridgetown, Barbados (BGI) begin on 15 January 2026, and two weekly connections to Port of Spain, Trinidad (POS) start on 1 February 2026 via a short transfer in St.
Promotional one-way fares are being advertised from USD 149 to Barbados and USD 159 to Port of Spain, both fares excluding taxes, according to the press release. The airline framed the additional services as a way to improve flexibility and convenience for travellers from Tortola, offering more same-day options and better integration into Winair’s wider eastern and southern Caribbean network.
The Port of Spain service will be available through a seamless transfer in St. Maarten to minimise disruption for connecting passengers, the carrier said. Government officials placed the announcement in a wider context at a press conference, saying the new Winair services follow the decision by Caribbean Airlines to withdraw its operations in the territory.
Communications and Works Minister Honourable Kye M. Rymer told reporters that the government had already begun work with Winair and other carriers to reduce the impact of Caribbean Airlines' withdrawal and to secure reliable air access, renew incentives and upgrade infrastructure, as reported by BVI News.
Minister Rymer praised Winair's regional investment and said the services strengthen social and economic bonds, boost tourism and trade, and create new opportunities for business and employment across the Caribbean. He added that the government remains committed to protecting and expanding air connectivity while pursuing longer-term plans linked to expansion of the airport.
For BVI residents the enhanced schedule promises practical benefits: improved same-day options for business travellers and students, better access to specialist medical appointments off-island, and potentially increased cargo capacity for small exporters. Local hoteliers, operators and travel agents welcomed the announcement as a timely boost to connectivity during the peak tourist season and beyond.
The government and local stakeholders will be watching for published flight times, baggage allowances and the full fare breakdown once tickets go on sale. Winair’s move is part of a broader trend of regional carriers restoring and strengthening links across the Caribbean, and it provides immediate alternative travel options through key hubs while the territory adjusts to the change in regional air services.
Primary source: VINO