August 14, 2026 — Travellers moving between Trinidad and Tobago for the iconic Great Race weekend have more options to secure a seat, as state carrier Caribbean Airlines (CAL) officially expanded capacity on the domestic airbridge to handle the massive holiday demand.
The airline confirmed the addition of 1,200 extra seats specifically scheduled across the race weekend from August 14 to August 17, 2026. This intervention comes on top of the 2,856 additional seats previously announced for the peak August holiday travel corridor, providing crucial relief to both domestic commuters and visitors heading to Tobago for one of the region’s premier offshore powerboat racing events.
Key Highlights of the Capacity Boost
- Peak Travel Window: The 1,200 newly added seats are active throughout the four-day Great Race weekend corridor (August 14–17).
- High Demand Period: CAL noted that August represents one of the heaviest domestic travel months, driven by school vacations, cultural festivals, and major sporting showcases.
- Booking Channels: The added inventory is available across all official booking channels, including the Caribbean Airlines website, mobile app, reservations call center, and authorized travel agents.
Caribbean Airlines reaffirmed its commitment to supporting domestic connectivity and ensuring seamless travel between the islands during major cultural and sporting calendar events.
Reporter Jewel Greene-George has the full details on the airbridge schedule and inter-island transport operations.
