Air Caraïbes TX

France ICAO FWI Callsign FRENCH WEST Active
Routes
28
Destinations
13
Hubs
6
Status
Active

About Air Caraïbes (TX)

Air Caraïbes is a small regional carrier based in France. It operates as a full-service carrier and is currently listed as active in our reference data. Across its scheduled network, Air Caraïbes serves roughly 13 direct destinations from 6 primary airport(s), totalling around 28 documented route pairings. a smaller carrier serving niche or seasonal markets. The carrier’s ATC callsign is FRENCH WEST.

Fare structure & what's included

As a full-service carrier, Air Caraïbes usually includes one carry-on, one personal item, and a checked bag in standard economy fares (verify by route, since some basic-economy fares strip the checked bag). Hot meals, beverages, and seat selection on the day of travel are typically included on long-haul flights, while short-haul services may sell food on board.

Hubs & main bases

The airline's primary operational bases include the airports listed below. Bookings that originate from a hub almost always have more frequency, more competitive pricing, and better recovery options if a flight is cancelled. If you are connecting through a hub, allow at least the airline's published minimum connection time plus 30 minutes during winter or in known-bad-weather seasons.

Booking & check-in tips

  • Book directly on the airline website. Third-party agencies often charge service fees and complicate any future change request.
  • Check in online the moment check-in opens (most carriers open 24–48 hours before departure). Late check-ins are first to be denied boarding when a flight is oversold.
  • If your fare allows free seat selection, do it early. Mid-cabin window/aisle pairs go fast.
  • Sign up for the loyalty programme even for a single trip. Many carriers waive change fees or offer faster rebooking for members.

Operational notes

This profile is generated from open route data and is intended as a quick reference for budget travellers researching itineraries. Schedules, equipment, and even airline status can change between seasons; cross-check the live timetable on the carrier's own site before purchase. If a route appears here that the carrier no longer operates, treat it as historical signal. Many of the most affordable secondary routes are seasonal.

Hub airports

Top destinations served

CodeAirportCityCountry
ORY Paris-Orly Airport Paris France
PTP Pointe-à-Pitre Le Raizet Pointe-a-pitre Guadeloupe
FDF Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport Fort-de-france Martinique
PAP Toussaint Louverture International Airport Port-au-prince Haiti
SXM Princess Juliana International Airport Philipsburg Netherlands Antilles
SDQ Las Américas International Airport Santo Domingo Dominican Republic
TNR Ivato Airport Antananarivo Madagascar
SLU George F. L. Charles Airport Castries Saint Lucia
CAY Cayenne-Rochambeau Airport Cayenne French Guiana
DZA Dzaoudzi Pamandzi International Airport Dzaoudzi Mayotte
RUN Roland Garros Airport St.-denis Reunion
SFG L'Espérance Airport St. Martin Guadeloupe
SBH Gustaf III Airport Gustavia France

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