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  CARIBBEAN REGION — Traveling between Caribbean islands is undergoing one of its most significant structural resets in years. As legacy flag carriers trim underperforming direct routes to stem losses, a new wave of regional players, low-cost carriers, and strategic interline partnerships are stepping in to fill the airspace. For travelers planning multi-island itineraries, multi-destination vacations, or regional business trips for late 2026 and the upcoming winter season, understanding where flight paths are shifting is essential to booking seamless connections. The Eastern Caribbean Reset: Route Trimming vs. Regional Carriers The most notable shift in late August 2026 comes from Caribbean Airlines (CAL) , which announced the discontinuation of its direct Trinidad–Tobago–Barbados return flights (BW212 and BW213) effective September 2, 2026 . This follows earlier 2026 network contractions that saw CAL withdraw direct services from Dominica, St. Kitts, and the non-stop Ogle (Guyan...