Phillip Marshal, left, and Michael DiLolo, right, in undated photo

Caribbean Airlines will discontinue flights to Gatwick, London, from January 10, 2016.

CAL chief executive Michael DiLollo says, the discontinuation of the service to London would immediately impact positively on CAL’s bottom line.

Mr. DiLollo says the problem with servicing the route was the antiquated fleet of two Boeing 767 aircraft which were acquired for it.
In addition, it was a fiercely competitive route.

He says it was not an easy decision, given its support by customers during the route’s busy period, but the decision was supported by a detailed review of the route by two consultants.

Mr. DiLollo says CAL also managed to exit from the lease of the aircraft without cost to the company.