Cayman Airways to temporarily suspend Havana flights due to declining demand

17 June 2026

Cayman Airways Limited (CAL) has announced the temporary suspension of its service between Grand Cayman and Havana, Cuba, effective after its flight on 26 June 2026, following a sustained decline in demand and ongoing challenges affecting the route's commercial viability.

The decision follows a comprehensive review of passenger traffic, cargo volumes, revenue performance, and forward booking trends. The airline has experienced a significant reduction in demand on the route over several years, resulting in traffic and revenue levels that are no longer sufficient to support continued operations. Despite efforts to maintain the service, revenue generated by the route has fallen well below the level required to cover the direct costs of operating the flights. Cargo volumes have also remained limited and have not provided a meaningful contribution to the route's overall performance.

Looking ahead, forward booking trends indicate that traffic levels are expected to remain below sustainable levels for the foreseeable future, making a temporary suspension of the service necessary at this time.

“This was a difficult decision, but it is a necessary step to ensure the responsible management of the airline's resources and long-term sustainability,” said Fabian Whorms, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cayman Airways. “We recognize the importance of this service to many of our customers and will continue to monitor market conditions with a view toward restoring the route when sustainable operations can be achieved.”

Customers holding reservations on affected flights will be contacted directly by CAL and offered a choice of a full refund, travel credit, or re-accommodation to Havana via Panama City through Cayman Airways' interline partnership with Copa Airlines.

Cayman Airways sincerely thanks its customers for their continued support and understanding, as it remains committed to providing safe, reliable, and convenient air service throughout its network.

~ENDS~

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why is Cayman Airways suspending Havana service? 

The route has experienced sustained declines in passenger demand and ongoing challenges affecting the route's commercial viability

When does the suspension take effect?

26 June 2026

Is the suspension permanent?

The suspension is intended to be temporary and will be reviewed as market conditions evolve

What happens to existing bookings?

Customers holding reservations on affected flights will be contacted directly by Cayman Airways and offered a choice of:

• A full refund
• A travel credit for future Cayman Airways travel
• Re-accommodation to Havana via Panama City through Cayman Airways' interline partners, subject to availability