Oneworld member British Airways is currently holding a sale with impressive premium economy prices to Cancún, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Grenada, Punta Cana and Saint Lucia. The cheapest flights to Port of Spain start at just £713 (~€830) and these tickets include two checked bags.
- Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago at £713 (~€830)
- Georgetown, Guyana at £719 (~€837)
- Cancún, Mexico at £729 (~€849)
- Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago at £751 (~€874)
- Punta Cana, Dominican Republic at £801 (~€933)
- Grenada at £801 (~€933)
- Saint Lucia at £802 (~€934)
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to British Airways with your selected flight dates.
British Airways uses Boeing 777s for its flights from London Gatwick. These have a 2-4-2 configuration in World Traveller Plus. Flights to Tobago, Grenada and Georgetown include a short technical stop in Saint Lucia.
Search & Book
According to the fare rules, this fare will expire on May 30, 2023. There is a minimum stay of 5 nights and a maximum stay of 12 months. The travel period lasts until November 2023.
You can use our calendar above that will show you availabilities. Once you selected your dates, it will forward you to British Airways with your preselected flight dates. In this case, we don’t recommend booking through online travel agencies (OTAs). Our links above will lead you to BA’s best price calendar. You can also search more specifically on Google Flights (instructions) for example by setting filters. You can then use our Go2 browser extension to book your flights.
Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?
More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:
Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.
If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.
This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.
Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.
This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.
Mileage
British Airways issues these tickets in booking class T. This is what a trip from to Port of Spain, booked on BA’s website would earn you:
- 9,704 Avios + 50 Qpoints on Qatar Privilege Club
- 8,822 AsiaMiles + 50 Club Points on Asia Miles
- 8,822 Miles on Alaska Mileage Plan
- 8,822 Points on Finnair Plus
- 8,822 Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
- 8,822 Award Miles on LATAM Pass
- 8,822 Points + 12 Elite Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
- 8,822 Miles on Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer
- 8,822 Miles on Royal Jordanian Royal Club
- 8,822 Miles on SriLankan FlySmiLes
- 8,822 Avios on Aer Lingus AerClub
- 1,464 Miles on American AAdvantage
- 1,422 Avios + 180 Tier Points on British Airways Executive Club
- 1,422 Avios + 850 Elite Points on Iberia Plus
You can calculate your own earnings with the help of our mileage calculator. We also have a status calculator, which can help you decide which status should you aim for or which status does your next trip helps achieve. Or use our program mileage calculator that calculates your earnings based on your current status and routing:
See instructions on our status calculator‘s page.
Destination
Hotel prices in Caribbean destinations heavily depend on the destination and hotel category. Whichever category and hotel you opt for, make sure to get the best price! Our recommendation is to search on booking.com, or even on our own Travel-Dealz hotel search:
Information & Tips for Cancún
Cancún is probably the most famous holiday destination in Mexico next to Mexico City and known to most tourists in the context of beach holidays spring break. The city is well-connected to the USA as well as to Europe with plenty of scheduled and charter flights.
The Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Cancún is from November to March. During this time temperatures are quite high and precipitation is comparatively low. The Hurricane season stretches from May to September – even if hurricanes do not form, this period of time brings a lot of precipitation and tropical storms.
From the Airport to the City Center
A taxi from the airport to the beach, where most hotels are, costs about €30-35, depending on the traffic and the exact route. Shuttle buses are cheaper, but due to their disorganized nature it is advisable for tourists to use a licensed taxi or book a transfer with their tour operator.
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