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Caribbean Airlines was established on September 27, 2006 and commenced operations on January 01, 2007.  It is an authentic Caribbean airline which provides passenger and cargo services. The airline’s professional teams offer a genuine Caribbean experience on all its services and actively demonstrate the warmth of the islands both on and off the aircraft. Caribbean Airlines operates to 21 destinations in the Caribbean and North and South America. The airline’s fleet is comprised of Boeing 737-8 jets and ATR72-600 aircraft. Jointly owned by the people of Trinidad & Tobago and Jamaica, headquartered in Trinidad and Tobago, and with an operational base in Jamaica, Caribbean Airlines employs more than 1500 people. The airline is a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and is recognized as an IATA Operational Safety Audit qualified airline. It is a certified FAA repair station as per regulation 145. For more information on Caribbean Airlines, visit www.caribbean-airlines.com. Follow Caribbean Airlines on Facebook: www.facebook.com/caribbeanairlines and on Twitter @iflycaribbean.

 

Caribbean Airlines’ Corporate Social Responsibility defined:

The development of a sustainable and successful future for Caribbean Airlines must integrate the core elements of sustainability with the development of a service ethos which respects the diverse communities we serve, while being profitable.

A key element of sustainable business is social responsibility.

The International Organization for Standardization, as part of its work on ISO 26000 and 26001, defines social responsibility as “the responsibility of an organisation for the impacts of its decisions and activities on society and the environment, through transparent and ethical behaviour.”

In keeping with these guidelines, we define Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as follows:

  • Conducting all business in a socially responsible and ethical manner
  • Protecting the environment and the safety of people
  • Supporting human and animal rights
  • Allowing our staff, stakeholders and partner communities to have a voice
  • Engaging, learning from, respecting and supporting the communities and cultures with which we work and promote

In alignment with this definition, Caribbean Airlines will ensure that all CSR matters are supported in our operations and are consistent with the Company’s best interests.

As a responsible flag carrier, regional airline and corporate body, Caribbean Airlines is committed to being acknowledged as a leader in sustainable business practices and recognizes that in so doing, the airline will add significant value to the people of the Caribbean .

Additionally, Caribbean  Airlines aims to  foster stronger relationships with our customers, suppliers, partner communities, regulatory authorities, the public and other valued stakeholders based on mutual trust, understanding and respect.

Apply for support

Caribbean Airlines CSR programme supports initiatives that make a difference in the lives of people and the communities where we operate.

We offer in-kind and travel support for charitable causes and events that align with our strategic goal, to engage communities through education, youth empowerment, volunteerism, economic development and medical outreach; in exchange for brand visibility and engagement with our various stakeholders.

Criteria for Sponsorship:

Please review the guidelines in the category options below, to ensure your request meets the qualifications of our CSR support programme.

We offer easy-to-use online forms to guide you through the application process, and kindly ask that you provide us with the information we need to properly consider your request.

Due to the number of proposals we receive, all requests must be submitted at least three (3) months prior to the start date of your programme, for consideration.

Once a proposal has been submitted, an acknowledgement email will be sent to your inbox.  We will review your proposal and determine if your opportunity is a strategic fit for us, and will respond to all proposals within four (4) weeks of submission.

Applications within the following categories are considered for Sponsorship

Caribbean Careers
Your request provides Caribbean Airlines the opportunity to engage students and to support communication, teaching and learning about aviation careers.
Caribbean Medical
The airline also lends assistance to legitimate missions undertaken by registered medical institutions, NGO’s, Volunteerism & CBGs.
Caribbean Community
Caribbean Airlines is keen to support projects that enhance the lives of people, their communities and by extension the environment.

Caribbean Careers

  • Your request provides Caribbean Airlines the opportunity to engage students and to support communication, teaching and learning about aviation and career opportunities within the aviation industry.

Caribbean Medical

Your request is of a medical nature, whereby applicants require medical care not available in their home country. Persons applying for assistance due medical reasons are required to:

  • Provide original documentation of set appointments from the visiting medical institution
  • Provide original documentation of medical diagnosis
  • Copy of their local practitioner’s recommendation for treatment abroad and any documentation relating to the diagnosis of the patient
  •  Financial statement – (You must indicate your current financial status. It is also recommended that you provide a copy of your last pay slip and an outline of monthly budgetary expenses).

The airline also lends assistance to legitimate missions undertaken by registered medical institutions/ NGO’s/Volunteerism/Community based groups.

 

Caribbean Community

  • Your request presents the opportunity to make positive contributions to the quality of life in the communities and to the local economy in the destinations that Caribbean Airlines flies.
  • Caribbean Airlines is keen to support projects that enhance the lives of people, their communities and by extension the environment.

 

Guidelines:

Caribbean Airlines does not offer sponsorship for requests that fall under the following:

  • Non-specific fundraising projects or appeals
  • Projects requiring monetary contributions
  • Projects in markets where we do not have Caribbean Airlines facilities
  • Non-registered Organisations / Agencies
  • Sectarian causes
  • Beauty pageants

Some requests with large travel groups may be considered for discounted fares via our Groups Desk.

 

Any travel awarded via Caribbean Airlines must take place in off peak times.

Sponsored/concessionary tickets will not be booked for travel two weeks prior to and two weeks after peak travel seasons such as Christmas, Trinidad & Tobago Carnival, Easter and Summer.

Caribbean Airlines reserves the right to grant or deny any sponsorship at our discretion.