Trinidad and Tobago Air Travel | trinidad-guide.info

Trinidad and Tobago are located at the end of the chain of Caribbean islands, which makes flying the most convenient way to reach both these tropical vacation spots. Each island has its own airport. Tobago's Crown Point Airport is the smaller of the two. Most vacationers will fly into Trinidad's Piarco International Airport, which is 16 miles from Port of Spain, the country's capital.

Flights from all over the world, including the United Sates, Canada, the United Kingdom, South America, and other Caribbean islands, arrive at Trinidad's Piacro regularly. Tobago is generally an easy destination to reach, but Crown Point International Airport is smaller than Trinidad's airport, and fewer airlines stop there. Both airports have landing strips large enough to accommodate almost any size aircraft, and banking and dining facilities for travelers' convenience.

Several airlines from around the world serve the Trinidad airport, including the following:

Airline	Contact Info	Travels
Air Canada	868-664-4065 (in Trinidad) 888-247-2262 ( in the U.S.) 758-454-6038 ( in Canada)	Nonstop flights from Toronto to Trinidad
Air Caribbean	868-623-2500 (in Trinidad)	Numerous flights from other Caribbean islands to Trinidad and Tobago
American Airlines	800-433-7300 (in the U.S.) 868-664-4661 ( in Trinidad)	Daily direct flight from New York and Miami to Trinidad
British Airways	0870-850-9850 800-744-2997	Weekly flights from London to Tobago
BWIA	800-169-7745 (in the U.K.) 868-627-BWIA (868-627-2942 in Trinidad)	Direct flights from London
Guyana Airways	868-627-2753 (in Trinidad)
LIAT	868-627-1942 (in Trinidad) 888-844-5428	Numerous flights from other Caribbean islands to Trinidad and from eastern Caribbean islands to Tobago
Surinam Airways	868-625-0102 (in Trinidad)

For the best deal on airfare, consider flying during the summer, which is the Caribbean's low season. It also helps to be flexible about when you are traveling. Leaving and returning during the middle of the week will result in a more inexpensive ticket than flying on the weekend. Book a round-trip ticket versus a one-way flight, which is usually more expensive.

American Eagle has several flights from San Juan to Tobago's Crown Point International Airport, and there are more than a dozen flights with service between the sister islands of Trinidad and Tobago. When choosing an airline, you should be sure of its reputation. Travelers can contact the Federal Aviation Administration at 800 Independence Ave., SW; Washington D.C., 20591 or online at www.faa.gov. There are also several FAA phone numbers for issues concerning flights.

FAA Regulator	Phone Number
Air travel service problems	202-366-2220
Aviation Safety Hotline	800-255-1111
Aviation Consumer Protection Division	202-366-2220
FAA-monitored consumer issues	800-322-7873
Transportation Security and Baggage Screeners Concerns	866-289-9673

Airport Security

Terrorist activities have increased security measures at most airports. Along with the usual baggage screening, you should also be prepared for additional security checks. Officers often search carry-on luggage and passengers who set off detector alarms.

Random inspections are also frequent, so expect your bags and personal belongings to be carefully inspected. To avoid delays, arrive at the airport at least one hour prior to your flight.

Keep these tips in mind to expedite inspection and/or screening:

Metal objects will set off detector devices, so passengers should avoid wearing metal items, such as steel-toed boots, heavy jewelry, and large belt buckles.
Bring a note from your doctor if you have metal surgical implants to avoid any possible delays.
A government-issued ID is required to pass through security clearance, so passengers should always keep this information handy.
Only ticketed passengers will be able to pass through security, so remember your ticket and conformation information.
Call ahead to confirm your flight is on time before leaving for the airport.

Carry-on Luggage

Recently, airports have issued new regulations for carry-on luggage. Sharp metal objects such as scissors and razors are not permitted aboard the plane. For any questions regarding regulated items, contact the Transportation Security Administration online at www.tsa.gov/index/jsp or by phone at 866-289-9673 in the United States. Here are some other carry-on luggage regulations:

Passengers are limited to one carry-on article as well as one personal item, which can be a purse, laptop, or brief case.
Food and beverage items should be carried on rather than checked because some food items can set off detection devices.
Wrapped gifts are subject to inspection and will be unwrapped if they set off a security device. Passengers may not want to bring these items to avoid damage to the package.

The convenience of air travel makes catching a flight to both Trinidad and Tobago a popular way to get to your island vacation.

Take a Cruise to Trinidad and Tobago

Vacationers interested in cruising will find Trinidad and Tobago to be an excellent port of call.