CAL announces Austin, Texas, as new summer route for Cayman

Cayman Airways Limited (CAL) is pleased to announce that new seasonal nonstop service between Grand Cayman and Austin, Texas, will commence this summer, expanding the airline’s U.S. network and strengthening airlift to the Cayman Islands from one of the fastest-growing metropolitan markets in the United States.

Subject to regulatory approval, the new summer route is slated to begin May 24, 2026 and run through August 16, 2026. The service will operate weekly, on Sundays, offering travelers in Central Texas convenient, nonstop option to experience the Cayman Islands. Austin becomes the latest addition to Cayman Airways’ growing portfolio of U.S. destinations, supporting the airline’s mandate to enhance connectivity and stimulate tourism and economic development for the Cayman Islands.

Hon. Gary Rutty, Deputy Premier and Minister for Tourism, explained: “This new nonstop service to Austin is a strong example of how we are using our national airline to support tourism growth in the Cayman Islands. Austin is a fast-growing market, and introducing direct connectivity allows us to convert proven interest into actual arrivals. I look forward to this route strengthening the Cayman Islands presence in the U.S.A and delivering real benefits for our tourism economy.”

Paul Tibbetts, Executive Vice President for Commercial Affairs and Chief Financial Officer for Cayman Airways, added: “Austin has emerged as a strong and growing source market for the Cayman Islands, with steady increases in visitor arrivals over recent years, despite the absence of nonstop flights. Data analysis conducted in collaboration with the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism identified Austin as one of the largest unserved U.S. markets for Cayman travel, with particularly strong demand during the summer period, and we’re excited to be the first airline to blaze this new trail for the Cayman Islands.”

Mr. Tibbetts added that the Austin/Grand Cayman route was designed in coordination with the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism's analysis on routes, seasonal travel patterns, strengthening summer demand, and broadening the airline’s reach into Central and Western U.S. markets. "The route will also eliminate the need for one or more connections through major U.S. hubs, providing greater convenience and travel time savings for passengers," he said.

The launch of the new service will be supported by collaborative marketing efforts with the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, aimed at raising destination awareness and driving demand in the Austin market.

“We congratulate Cayman Airways on their new nonstop service to Austin,” said Rosa Harris, Director of Tourism for the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism. “This route plays an important role in our tourism strategy as it increases connectivity from Texas, one of our top source markets in the United States. It will now be easier for Austin-based travelers and travelers who connect through Austin to experience a stress-free and effortlessly luxurious vacation in the Cayman Islands. We look forward to closely collaborating with Cayman Airways to market this route and welcome more travelers from Austin."

In addition to supporting inbound tourism, the new Austin service will also provide Cayman residents with a convenient nonstop travel option to Central Texas. The route offers faster access for business travel, education, visiting friends and family, and onward travel within the United States, reducing reliance on connecting flights through larger hub airports.

Tickets will be available for purchase from January 30, 2026 via www.caymanairways.com, CAL’s new mobile app, Cayman Airways Reservations by calling 345-949-2311 or 1-800-422-9626 (toll free in the USA), or by contacting a travel professional.