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Monday, December 8th, 2008

CAL to fly nonstop to more US gateways

In preparation for a busy tourism season, Cayman Airways introduces nonstop flights to Washington, D.C. and Chicago, Illinois.

“The addition of these two cities on CAL’s roster is vital to our success as a destination this winter,” said Minister for Tourism, the Honourable Charles Clifford. . “Detailed analysis shows that the nation’s capital has 2 of the top 20 US zip codes for originating travel to the Cayman Islands. Washington DC is also our second largest market in the North East and up until now it was the only top NE Visitor Arrivals market without direct service to the Cayman Islands.”

“I am also pleased to see the return of Chicago on our winter flight plan,” added Minister Clifford, “The Windy City is also strategically important as year over year Chicago is in the top five American cities that account for Cayman Islands visitors. We look forward to this market growing even further during this winter season.”

“Washington D.C. is a new gateway for the national flag carrier and we’re very excited about the fantastic travel experiences this new route offers for D.C. area visitors as well as Cayman residents,” commented Cayman Airways CEO Designate Olson Anderson, who said the airline is also looking forward to returning to Chicago.

Effective December 13th, 2008 through April 25th, 2009, the Washington DC (IAD) route operates twice weekly - Tuesdays and Saturdays from Grand Cayman. Resuming the Chicago (ORD) route effective December 17th, 2008 through April 22, 2009, flights depart Grand Cayman on Wednesdays and Sundays (see complete schedule in the box below).

Trina Christian, Executive Director for the Cayman Islands Tourism Association (CITA) said private sector stakeholders in the local tourism industry are looking forward to a busy winter season with these new routes. “CITA accommodation members in particular are thrilled that Cayman Airways will be offering direct flights to these destinations,” she said. “CITA was involved in the entire process including investigating the most feasible gateways, and we feel that these two markets present the most opportunity for connecting both existing business and new business to our Tourism Industry. The CITA looks forward to strongly supporting this by making every effort to fill the planes with visitors.”

With the help of the Department of Tourism, Ms Christian said a special promotion has already been created where many of the CITA’s hotel partners are offering a resort credit of up to $400 to incentivize travelling on board Cayman Airways. “Marketing efforts made by individual properties will include the Cayman Airways offer to further support the successful launch of these flights,” she confirmed.

For more information and to book visit www.caymanairways.com or call 345-949-2311

CAL’s new gateway schedules