Trinidad and Tobago is a two-island country and, whilst a three-hour ferry links the two, we flew with Caribbean Airlines, who fly several times a day from Port of Spain.
There was no queue at check-in, and we simply provided passports for proof of identification. After a quick bag search, we found ourselves in the facility-less, over-air-conditioned lounge, waiting for our flight.
We began boarding around 20 minutes beforehand but took off right on time. The plane had 17 rows with a 2-2 configuration, and we were seated in row 8, halfway down. With a flight time of only 20 minutes, the seat belt sign remained on throughout. There was no drinks service, as after 10 minutes, we began our descent into the A. N. R. Robinson International Airport, named after the Tobago-born third President and Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago. The leg room was reasonable for a short flight, and it was a good way to travel.
On arrival, we could see the new terminal, said to be opening in August 2025 at a cost of £100 million, which will increase the airport’s capacity threefold and provide more shops and restaurants.
Our early morning return flight was equally smooth and only half full. This time we set off 10 minutes early and arrived well ahead of schedule.
