BASSETERRE, St. Kitts - TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO’s flagship airline, Caribbean Airlines, is currently working on its plan to transport shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine across the region when it become available to member states.
Caribbean Airlines, via its Cargo Service, is currently developing a Covid-19 vaccine transportation plan to ensure its readiness to distribute the vaccine throughout the Caribbean.
Unlike LIAT, the airline does not service all territories in the region, but it is currently consulting with stakeholders in advance of making preparations for the movement of the vaccine.
In a media statement, Caribbean Airlines said Caribbean Airlines Cargo is offering expansive global and regional connectivity through its scheduled flights, charter flights and interline arrangements.
To this end, the airlines noted that “the carrier can facilitate the transport of temperature-controlled shipments to the Caribbean from several territories worldwide including Europe, India and the United States. It covers the entire Caribbean including but not limited to: Trinidad and Tobago, Antigua, Barbados, Guyana, Grenada, Jamaica, Bahamas and St. Maarten”.
CALs General Manager for Cargo and New Business, Marklan Moseley said the airlines is steadfast in its commitment to serving the region, and the cargo operation continues to support the region, “delivering critical cargo and ensuring the movement of goods into and out of the region”.
Since the onset of the pandemic in the region, CALs has been working with the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Authority (CDEMA) to distribute Covid-19 test kits and personal protective equipment (PPE) to 16 Caribbean countries.
“We look forward to playing a pivotal role in our region’s recovery through the secure and efficient movement of the Covid-19 vaccine.” add Moseley.
