Caribbean Airlines (CAL) is gearing up for a transformative two-year turnaround plan, as mandated by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar. CAL Chairman Reyna Kowlessar expressed unwavering confidence in meeting this ambitious goal, emphasizing the need for collective effort and strategic leadership. Speaking at the Chamber of Industry and Commerce’s Champions of Business ceremony in Port of Spain on November 13, where CAL was honored as the Internationally Known, TT Owned Business of the Year, Kowlessar outlined the airline’s roadmap for revival. Key initiatives include a comprehensive departmental audit, employee upskilling, and filling vacant positions through ongoing interviews. Kowlessar highlighted the strength of the new board appointed in June and stressed the importance of teamwork and progress. CAL is also optimizing its routes, with an ad-hoc committee addressing underperforming flights, such as the recently discontinued Montego Bay/Kingston to Fort Lauderdale route. Acting CEO Nirmala Ramai, who accepted the award on behalf of CAL, underscored the airline’s commitment to excellence and its role as a regional aviation leader. Kowlessar celebrated CAL’s resilience and its contributions to regional relief efforts, including support for Jamaica, a shareholder in the airline. The ceremony also recognized other business leaders and companies, including AP Scott TT Ltd, La Vega Estate, and Coded Arts, for their outstanding contributions to the business community.