Doctorfish
Contributor
I always pack my essentials in a proper carry on ( mask, reg, bathing suit, toiletries etc.) and Cayman Airways allows you to gate check right at the plane. You can see your bag loaded on, which is reassuring. If my checked suitcase does not arrive until a day or two later, I don't care. The dive shop has good quality BCs, fins, wetsuits, computers etc. that will still allow you to dive even if the rest of your own gear doesn't make it with you. Obviously, it feels better to dive with your own gear but diving with strange gear is still much better than not diving at all
I agree that Cayman Airways still has plenty of room for improvement.
BTW, I was once held up in in GC and had to take the first AM flight over to LC. Reef Divers held the boat for about 20 minutes and my buddy and I were able to do the morning dives. We were very appreciative of them and all of the other divers on the boat who were inconvenienced. Luckily it was a Sunday morning so new group of divers who required a boat briefing and lots of time to set up their gear.
I agree that Cayman Airways still has plenty of room for improvement.
BTW, I was once held up in in GC and had to take the first AM flight over to LC. Reef Divers held the boat for about 20 minutes and my buddy and I were able to do the morning dives. We were very appreciative of them and all of the other divers on the boat who were inconvenienced. Luckily it was a Sunday morning so new group of divers who required a boat briefing and lots of time to set up their gear.
). Especially on the last flight of the day, it’s super likely that your Little Cayman luggage isn’t going to make it on the same flight. No matter what Cayman Air tells you, try not to check your carry on (it’s easier if that’s just a backpack and not real luggage, since it’s going to ride in your lap if the plane is full) and make sure that bag has everything you need to get you through the next couple of days.
