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The Cayman Islands Back In Business

By Scuba Diving Partner | Published On September 4, 2008
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The Cayman Islands Back In Business

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, August 30, 2008 - The government of the Cayman Islands has issued the All Clear from Hurricane Gustav for Grand Cayman as of 12:00 p.m. EDT today. Assessments are still being done in the Sister Islands of Little Cayman and Cayman Brac therefore the All Clear has not yet been given for them.

The Cayman Islands returns to business as usual tomorrow, August 31, 2008 - the business of tranquil seas and plenty of sunshine. Owen Roberts International Airport has already re-opened for inbound and outbound flights, allowing visitors to resume travel into Grand Cayman.

Please find below the updated flight schedule for Cayman Airways, the national flag carrier of the Cayman Islands, along with the destination's additional travel partners. All travellers should check in with their planned airlines and hotel properties prior to arrival to reconfirm their reservations. A statement from His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Stuart Jack: "It is essentially business as usual in the Cayman Islands. We are still assessing damage, but initial reports indicate that Gustav caused little damage to our country. There are no reports of any serious injuries or fatalities.

The All Clear has been issued for Grand Cayman, and the Owen Roberts International Airport has reopened as of 1:00 p.m. EDT today. Major businesses also will resume operations shortly.

Since the devastation of Hurricane Ivan in 2004, the Cayman Islands has continued to systematically improve its capacity to withstand hurricanes, as well as other hazards that have the potential to affect us.

Gustav is now a category three hurricane, as it moves away from the Cayman Islands. The people of Cuba, the Florida Keys, and the entire Gulf Coast are in our thoughts and prayers as we monitor this powerful storm."

Cayman Airways' flight operations update due to the impact of Gustav is below. Flights scheduled for today Saturday, August 30th are as follows:

Flight # Depart Arrive
201 from Tampa 3:20p 4:00p
3105 from Miami 3:30p 3:55p
105 from Miami 4:05p 4:27p
106 to Miami 5:15p 7:39p
105 to Cayman Brac 5:25p 5:55p
406 from Cayman Brac 6:45p 7:15p
107 from Miami 8:55p 9:20p

All scheduled flights for Sunday, August 31st will operate as scheduled except for the following cancellation:

  • KX793 JFK-GCM (August 31)
    Additional flights from South Florida to Grand Cayman will likely be scheduled. For the latest and most accurate flight information passengers are advised to check the Cayman Airways website at www.caymanairways.com or with the Cayman Airways Reservations Department at 345-949-2311. Other air carrier information:

  • Air Jamaica: Will not operate today

  • American Airlines: Will resume normal operations tomorrow. First flight will be AA1018 which departs at 1:00 p.m.

  • British Airways: Operational today and expected to arrive Grand Cayman at 3:00 p.m.

  • Continental Airlines: Today's Houston flight is operational; however, Newark has been cancelled

  • Delta Air Lines: Normal operations will resume tomorrow

  • US Airways: Will resume normal operations tomorrow.
    Located 480 miles south of Miami in the vibrant tranquility of western Caribbean, this trio of tiny islands is a premier destination for discriminating travelers, honeymooners and families. World renowned for its idyllic beaches and diving spots, and recognized as a sophisticated, diverse financial center, the Cayman Islands offer spectacular recreational opportunities along with warm, impeccable service.

To learn more about the Cayman Islands, visit www.caymanislands.ky, www.divecayman.ky or call your local Cayman Travel Specialist.

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, August 30, 2008 - The government of the Cayman Islands has issued the All Clear from Hurricane Gustav for Grand Cayman as of 12:00 p.m. EDT today. Assessments are still being done in the Sister Islands of Little Cayman and Cayman Brac therefore the All Clear has not yet been given for them.

The Cayman Islands returns to business as usual tomorrow, August 31, 2008 - the business of tranquil seas and plenty of sunshine. Owen Roberts International Airport has already re-opened for inbound and outbound flights, allowing visitors to resume travel into Grand Cayman.

Please find below the updated flight schedule for Cayman Airways, the national flag carrier of the Cayman Islands, along with the destination's additional travel partners. All travellers should check in with their planned airlines and hotel properties prior to arrival to reconfirm their reservations. A statement from His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Stuart Jack: "It is essentially business as usual in the Cayman Islands. We are still assessing damage, but initial reports indicate that Gustav caused little damage to our country. There are no reports of any serious injuries or fatalities.

The All Clear has been issued for Grand Cayman, and the Owen Roberts International Airport has reopened as of 1:00 p.m. EDT today. Major businesses also will resume operations shortly.

Since the devastation of Hurricane Ivan in 2004, the Cayman Islands has continued to systematically improve its capacity to withstand hurricanes, as well as other hazards that have the potential to affect us.

Gustav is now a category three hurricane, as it moves away from the Cayman Islands. The people of Cuba, the Florida Keys, and the entire Gulf Coast are in our thoughts and prayers as we monitor this powerful storm."

Cayman Airways' flight operations update due to the impact of Gustav is below. Flights scheduled for today Saturday, August 30th are as follows:

||||| |---|---|---|---| | Flight #| | Depart| Arrive| | 201| from Tampa| 3:20p| 4:00p| | 3105| from Miami| 3:30p| 3:55p| | 105| from Miami| 4:05p| 4:27p| | 106| to Miami| 5:15p| 7:39p| | 105| to Cayman Brac| 5:25p| 5:55p| | 406| from Cayman Brac| 6:45p| 7:15p| | 107| from Miami| 8:55p| 9:20p|
All scheduled flights for Sunday, August 31st will operate as scheduled except for the following cancellation:

  • KX793 JFK-GCM (August 31) Additional flights from South Florida to Grand Cayman will likely be scheduled. For the latest and most accurate flight information passengers are advised to check the Cayman Airways website at www.caymanairways.com or with the Cayman Airways Reservations Department at 345-949-2311. Other air carrier information:

  • Air Jamaica: Will not operate today

  • American Airlines: Will resume normal operations tomorrow. First flight will be AA1018 which departs at 1:00 p.m.

  • British Airways: Operational today and expected to arrive Grand Cayman at 3:00 p.m.

  • Continental Airlines: Today's Houston flight is operational; however, Newark has been cancelled

  • Delta Air Lines: Normal operations will resume tomorrow

  • US Airways: Will resume normal operations tomorrow. Located 480 miles south of Miami in the vibrant tranquility of western Caribbean, this trio of tiny islands is a premier destination for discriminating travelers, honeymooners and families. World renowned for its idyllic beaches and diving spots, and recognized as a sophisticated, diverse financial center, the Cayman Islands offer spectacular recreational opportunities along with warm, impeccable service.

To learn more about the Cayman Islands, visit www.caymanislands.ky, www.divecayman.ky or call your local Cayman Travel Specialist.