InterCaribbean Plans U.S. Routes with Embraer E170s

Turks and Caicos–based InterCaribbean Airways is gearing up to launch its first U.S. services this fall, CEO Trevor Sadler confirmed. The carrier, which until now has operated exclusively within the Caribbean, has acquired eight pre-owned Embraer 170 jets, each seating 76 passengers. The first E170 is due to join the fleet late in the northern hemisphere summer, with a fall inauguration of nonstop flights from Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, to U.S. destinations.

Sadler explained that the move to the larger E170s marks a turning point for the airline’s network strategy. The newer jets replace the carrier’s fleet of 50-seat Embraer 145s, three of which have already been sold. The E170s’ extended range and capacity open possibilities for routes up to 2,000 nautical miles, meaning InterCaribbean can now connect Providenciales, Tortola and Barbados with northeastern U.S. cities, eastern Midwest hubs and even destinations in Canada.

This expansion comes as the airline phases out older 30-seat EMB-120s and embraces a larger, more versatile fleet. InterCaribbean has already retired two EMB-120s and plans to sell the remaining eight by the end of 2025. In parallel, the carrier is growing its ATR lineup: it now operates one ATR 72-500 and nine ATR 42-500s, with plans to add up to eight more ATRs in both sizes to strengthen its intra-Caribbean services.

The carrier’s strategic use of the E170s centers on drawing 2,300-mile circles around its primary hubs—Providenciales, Tortola and Barbados—enabling nonstop flights to new markets. Sadler hinted at “around ten cities” under consideration across the U.S., Canada, Central America and potentially South America, promising an announcement of its inaugural U.S. route “relatively soon.”

InterCaribbean’s decision to enter the U.S. market is driven by rising demand and the opportunity to offer stable, competitive fares. Sadler noted that Caribbean-U.S. airfares can be “a roller coaster,” ranging from $300 to several thousand dollars for the same sectors. By deploying its own E170s, the airline aims to smooth out price fluctuations and give travelers predictable, value-focused options.

Currently, InterCaribbean serves 22 cities across 17 Caribbean nations, stretching from Georgetown, Guyana, to Havana, Nassau and Bridgetown. Its network has steadily grown to meet both leisure and business travel needs, and the E170 introduction is set to accelerate its reach. The carrier is finalizing details with industry partners and regulatory authorities to ensure a seamless rollout of its new long-haul services.

Sadler also revealed that all eight Embraer 170s are expected to be integrated into the fleet within 18 months of the initial delivery. With these jets and an evolving ATR fleet, plus a leased Bombardier CRJ-900 on high-demand Caribbean routes, InterCaribbean is modernizing to match shifting market dynamics. “Our evolution to larger aircraft with longer-range capability gives us the ability to begin to do things we simply couldn’t do previously,” he said, underscoring the carrier’s ambition to connect the Caribbean more deeply with North, Central and South America.

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