An air services agreement between Caribbean Airlines (CAL) and Qatar Airways is imminent according to a statement issued by CAL yesterday.
The announcement follows talks that were held between Chairman of CAL, Ronnie Mohammed and officials from Qatar Airways, including Esmir Ganic, Head of Aeropolitical and Corporate Affairs, Pablo Gonzalez Zamora, Alliance and Partnership, Haresh Sunderji Nanda, Manager Corporate Planning and Dwayne Brian, Senior Manager Aeropolitical and Regulatory Affairs.
Mohammed was a member of Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley’s delegation to Qatar that participated in the Sixth Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF).
According to Caribbean Airlines, the meeting explored prospects for deepening the relationship between the two carriers, especially in the areas of passenger and cargo operations.
“The meetings held were productive, and the impending signing of an air services agreement will enhance the mutual interests of T&T and Qatar…It increases the potential for Caribbean Airlines to expand its connectivity, offer greater choice to its customers and increase trade and cargo movement for T&T and the region,” Mohammed explained.
He added that Qatar Airways serves all six continents, and is the world’s fastest-growing airline, connecting more than 140 destinations globally.
Further, Mohammed said Caribbean Airlines has a mandate to improve connectivity within and outside the region, adding that these talks with Qatar Airways are “well aligned” with Caribbean Airlines’ theme of resetting expectations for 2022.
“As part of its strategic plan, Caribbean Airlines has a renewed focus on alliances, to enable better connectivity for its customers.
“The airline enjoys the largest network in the region, which it continues to expand. It also holds interline agreements and has online interline booking capability with several airline partners,” CAL added.
