Caribbean loses an icon with BWEE closure

Barbados Advocate Last week's decision to close the 66 year-old regional airline BWIA represents the loss of a Caribbean icon. Over the years the ups and downs related to this largest Caribbean airline have been both a source of frustration and amusement for travellers from across the region and the rest of the world. The various countries of the Caribbean serviced by BWIA all had nicknames for the airline, including Barbados own Better Walk If Able and But Will It Arrive.