Airlines

Once you've decided where in the Caribbean you want to go, the next step is choosing an airline to fly there.

Travel agents are the main source of travelers to book their flights for any trip. Others prefer to make their own arrangements, often online through either an airline's website or a travel booking site.

Best airlines across the world connect travelers with some of the coolest destinations on the planet. They do it with the grace and panache that guests find at some of the world’s best hotels.

Air travel is considered one of the fastest ways to cover long distances. For the past many years, airlines have become a lot cheaper and offer travelers wide variants while booking. There are two types of travelers in the airline industry: the business traveler and the leisure traveler. Business travelers are usually flexible on the price of the tickets, but not on the dates. Leisure travelers on the other hand are flexible on the dates, but not on the prices. Most airlines try to maintain the balance between these two types of travelers and offer various schemes targeting one or the other.

The check-in process initiates three hours prior to the flight departure. It is advised that one should arrive two hours before the departure for domestic and three hours for international. So that you have enough time to complete the check-in formalities. There are convenient options of web check-in which are available today so that you check-in 72 hours before departure from the office or home.

When selecting a Caribbean flight, remember that a nonstop flight does not make any stops, while a direct flight stops at least once. Caribbean airlines sometimes jointly operate a connecting flight, so if you have a preference as to which airline you wish to fly with, make sure you know the carrier of your connecting flight.

Both the airlines and the travel sites often have web-only specials, so it's wise to check out websites. Most savvy travelers compare prices by checking online and by calling the airlines directly. When you do find a good rate, book it immediately. Often this rate is available for only a short period or on a limited basis. If you wait, it may not be there. Therefore, it is better to book one or two months prior. Check out our listed airlines offering different schemes to fit your budget.