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Article: Caribbean Sun Sets.(Industry overview)
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- Regional Aviation News
- Article date:
- January 15, 2007
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Caribbean Sun Airlines announced it is shutting down after three years of operation, citing competition from rival airlines and direct flights major carriers have from mainland points that bypass San Juan. Its 160 flights will begin winding down in a two-phase operation shortly and completely cease on January 31.
Caribbean Sun has watched a restructuring of the Caribbean market in the last few years as airports on the islands extended runways affording the ability to accept larger jets. The restructuring is similar to what has happened with direct mainland service to Hawaii's out islands. The airline pointed to Delta's nonstop service to Martinique, ...