As the highly anticipated Tobago Carnival approaches, scheduled for October 24 to 26, concerns over transportation logistics have taken center stage. THA Minority Leader Kelvon Morris has urged Caribbean Airlines (CAL) to increase daily flights to accommodate the surge in demand for the event, now in its fourth year. Speaking at a media conference on October 15 at the Magdalena Grand Beach and Golf Resort, Morris revealed that CAL’s management has declined to add new flights, despite the overwhelming interest in the carnival. He called on the Chief Secretary to intervene, emphasizing the importance of ensuring smooth travel for attendees from Trinidad and beyond. Reports indicate that hotels, villas, and guesthouses are nearly fully booked, with hoteliers expressing concerns that visitors may struggle to reach the island due to limited transportation options. In response, The Port Authority has announced additional roundtrips on the TT Spirit ferry between October 22 and 29, with four inter-island vessels operating outside their regular schedules. Dexter Sandy, president of the Tobago October Carnival Association (TOCO), had previously appealed for increased air and sea transport to support the event, highlighting the need for collaboration with Caribbean Airlines and the TT Inter-Island Ferry. The carnival’s official events, including the Monarchs of Mas, Pan Omega, and the Parade of Bands, are expected to draw significant crowds, further underscoring the urgency of addressing transportation challenges.
Additional sailings for Tobago carnival, Minority wants more flights
