Wednesday, October 18, 2006

Caribbean Airlines commences operations

Caribbean Airlines, Trinidad and Tobago-based Caribbean Airlines, has unveiled its new livery and logo. The new look will replace British West Indian Airways (BWIA) on January 1, 2007.
Caribbean Airline's new livery centers on a green and blue hummingbird in mid-flight. Beside the hummingbird is the carrier's name stretches in magenta and purple-hued lettering.
"The hummingbird is found only in the New World (Western Hemisphere),”said Peter Davies, CEO of BWIA, “early references to Trinidad refer to it as the land of the hummingbird, making the symbol highly appropriate as an emblem for Caribbean Airlines," The airline's style will be professional, personable and genuine “very natural and easy” according to Davies and the carrier's character will reflect the food, music, decor, language and personality of the region.
The BWIA CEO promised a seamless transition from one company to another on January 1.
Tickets purchased for travel on BWIA will be honoured on Caribbean Airlines. Frequent flyer miles and membership in Club BWEE will transfer automatically.
Caribbean Airlines' fleet will consist of two Airbus A340s and five 737-800s.