Deandrea Hamilton | Editor
As news of the Waldorf Astoria resort coming to Dellis Cay reverberates through the Turks and Caicos Islands, InterCaribbean Airways is uniquely positioned to become a key transportation partner for this transformative development—especially given its deep roots in the neighboring island of North Caicos.
Founded and owned by Lyndon Gardiner, a native of North Caicos, InterCaribbean is the country’s flagship airline and a growing force in regional air travel. With flights to over 15 Caribbean destinations, including Jamaica, Cuba, Barbados, and Guyana, the airline has steadily expanded its reach while keeping its operational core in the Turks and Caicos.
As luxury tourism surges with the announcement of the 2028 opening of Waldorf Astoria Turks and Caicos on Dellis Cay, InterCaribbean is expected to play a central role in ferrying guests from regional and Latin American markets to Providenciales and, eventually, Clifford Gardiner Airport on North Caicos—just minutes from Dellis Cay by boat.
Industry analysts note that the airline is well positioned to offer scheduled and private charter flights, especially from Caracas, Santo Domingo, and Port-au-Prince—markets where InterCaribbean already has a presence and where demand for premium travel options is growing.
“It’s a full-circle moment,” said one tourism stakeholder. “You have one of our own—Gardiner—who built this airline from the ground up, now potentially playing a pivotal role in welcoming the world’s elite to his home.”
While no formal route announcements have been made, local observers expect InterCaribbean to scale strategically as Dellis Cay construction ramps up. For Gardiner and the team behind InterCaribbean, the opportunity is more than commercial—it’s personal.
