Air Canada has had a remarkable connection with the Caribbean over the years. Ron Fanfair has recently posted an article on the 75 years of continous service to the island.
December 3, 2024
Around 7.35 a.m. on December 3, 1949, the inaugural Air Canada – then Trans Canada Air Lines – flight landed in Barbados with 44 passengers and crew.
Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) hosted a cocktail reception on December 2 at Hotel X in Toronto to mark the occasion.
“This celebration is a testament to the enduring bond between Barbados and Canada, a relationship that is built on trust, collaboration and mutual respect,” said Minister of Tourism & International Transport Ian Gooding-Edghill. “It reflects the significance of air travel in fostering connectivity, cultural exchange and economic prosperity between our two nations. Tonight is also a moment to acknowledge the power of connecting the world through joint travel.”
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Gline Clarke, Barbados’ Ambassador to Canada, thanked Air Canada for its first-class service and commitment to the island which gained its independence in November 1966.
“Air Canada would have been convinced to place its trust in our newly-minted democracy,” he said. “I think we can all agree that that fate has led to tremendous benefits for both Barbados and Air Canada. Here, I speak not only of business, but also of the friendship and support that Canada has had towards Barbados over the years. The direct people-to-people contact cannot be undervalued.”
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Source: Ron Fanfair blog