Cayman: CAL confirms repatriation flight schedule for November through January

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Cayman: CAL confirms repatriation flight schedule for November through January

Cayman
Airways Limited (CAL) has confirmed the repatriation flight schedule
for travel in November and December 2020, as well as for travel in
January 2021, between Grand Cayman and Miami, Kingston, and La Ceiba.


Additionally, for November travel
and beyond, customers can now book inbound repatriation flights
directly through Cayman Airways at www.caymanairways.com
or by calling 345-949-2311. However, entry approval from Travel
Cayman is still required for inbound travel to the Cayman Islands,
which is each passengers’ sole responsibility to secure prior to
travel, before or after booking flights.

NOVEMBER FLIGHT SCHEDULE

DECEMBER FLIGHT SCHEDULE

JANUARY FLIGHT SCHEDULE

NOTE: Passengers booking inbound flights to the Cayman Islands are reminded that, during the border closure, the Cayman Islands Government requires all travelers to the Cayman Islands to obtain approval from Travel Cayman. This request for approval should be submitted at least 10 days prior to departure to ensure sufficient processing time. It is each passengers’ sole responsibility to secure Travel Cayman approval to enter the Cayman Islands, prior to their travel date. Email travelcayman@gov.ky or call 743-8463/649-6913, Monday through Friday,

8:30am
to 5pm. Passengers checking in for international flights to Grand
Cayman will be denied boarding if they do not have this necessary
approval and valid travel documents to enter the country. For details
on these travel requirements, visit www.exploregov.ky/travel.

Passengers
are responsible for ensuring that they have the necessary travel
documents for entry into any foreign country. All passengers
travelling on these repatriation flights should review and follow the
policies in place with regards to entry requirements, baggage, pets,
the wearing of face masks, and the booking processes. Those policies
are as follows:

Immigration
Requirements

La
Ceiba

  • The
    Honduran Government requires all passengers traveling to or
    from Honduras to register online with the Honduran Authorities
    prior to departure
  • Upon
    arrival in Honduras, all passengers must have in their
    possession the results of their negative Polymerase Chain Reaction
    (PCR) test that should have been taken no more than 72 hours prior
    to entry into Honduras
  • Passengers
    must wear a mask at all times while in the airport and must comply
    with all biosafety measures at the airport
  • Passengers
    will be subject to a 14-day quarantine 
  • Passengers
    can complete the pre-check form as far out as two weeks prior
    to travel using this link: https://prechequeo.inm.gob.hn
  • CAL’s
    Honduras passengers must present their travel approval and
    negative PCR test upon check-in in Grand Cayman
  • Only
    Honduran Nationals are currently allowed to travel on CAL
    repatriation flights to La Ceiba

Jamaica

Persons
traveling to Jamaica must secure a Travel Authorization from the
Jamaican Government prior to checking in for a flight. The
application can be completed online via the following links:

Passengers
who do not present the required travel authorization when checking in
for their flight, will not be able to travel.

Upon
arrival in Jamaica, passengers from Cayman will NOT be required to
undergo a COVID-19 test but will be subject to a health screening and
risk assessments by Jamaican health authorities. All passengers are
required to wear a face mask throughout the airport in Kingston.

USA

Persons
travelling to the United States must be US citizens or those legally
able to travel to or through the USA. Passengers are responsible for
ensuring that they have the necessary travel documents for entry into
any country. There are no special COVID-19 requirements for entering
the USA at this time, with the exception of Miami Airport requiring
all passengers to wear a face mask throughout the airport.

Baggage
Allowance

La
Ceiba

Passengers
(except infants under 2) will be allowed one free checked bag up to
55lbs per bag (not exceeding 62 linear inches), plus one
carry-on bag not exceeding 11" x 16" x 24". Each
passenger will be allowed to pay US$20 for one additional 55lb bag
(not exceeding 62 linear inches). No overweight or
oversized bags will be allowed on the repatriation flights to La
Ceiba due to weight restrictions. 

Jamaica
and USA

Passengers
(except infants under 2) will be allowed one free checked bag up to
55lbs per bag (not exceeding 62 linear inches), plus one
carry-on bag not exceeding 11" x 16" x 24". A maximum
of 2 excess bags per passenger can be accommodated. These
additional bags will be at a cost of US$20 for the first excess bag
and US$50 for the second excess bag. No overweight or
oversized bags will be accepted. Passengers who expect to have excess
bags MUST prepay for it at the time of booking or at least 24 hours
before travel. Please note that the first bag will travel confirmed,
but excess bags will travel space-available and may take several
weeks to reach the passenger should baggage space not be available on
the repatriation flight.

Pets

No
pets are allowed for the La Ceiba flight but a limited number of pets
can be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis, aboard each
flight to Miami and Kingston. These must be requested and approved at
least 24 hours before travel. Pets without prior approval will be
unable to travel. Passengers are responsible for ensuring they meet
all necessary customs requirements for the importation of pets to any
country.

Health
and Safety Measures For Flights

For
each flight, various measures will be in place for the health and
safety of passengers and crew, including: 

  • All
    passengers must present at check-in and boarding with their own face
    mask, which they must wear for the duration of the flight
  • CAL
    airport staff will be wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
    for the check-in and boarding process, and check-in counters will be
    sanitized frequently during the check-in process. Cabin Crew will
    also be wearing PPE during each flight.
  • Social
    distancing for the boarding process

Booking
process

Persons
wishing to travel inbound or outbound on these repatriation flights
can book seats directly with Cayman Airways at www.caymanairways.com.
Or, call Cayman Airways Reservations on 345-949-2311, or:

  • In
    the USA, call 305-266-4141 or (toll free) 1-800-422-9626

  • In
    Jamaica, call 876-613-9105 or (toll free) 866-759-1372
  • In
    Honduras, call (toll free) 800-2791-9422

Published October 15, 2020

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