By Breaking Belize News Staff: Tropic Air has announced that it will close its Punta Gorda station effective November 1, 2026, ending years of service to the Toledo District.
The airline announced the decision on Wednesday, saying operations in Punta Gorda are no longer commercially viable.
According to Tropic Air, the decision followed a review of the station’s operational performance amid the current economic and business climate.
The airline said it has operated the Punta Gorda station with sustained losses for years in order to maintain air connectivity to southern Belize.
However, Tropic Air says it can no longer absorb those losses because of uncertainty surrounding the long term outlook for Belize’s domestic aviation industry.
Tropic Air CEO Max Greif said the airline did not make the decision lightly.
“For many years, we were proud to be the only airline serving Punta Gorda, and we did so at great expense,” Greif said.
He said the current business environment, along with uncertainty created by proposed changes to Belize’s domestic aviation infrastructure, means the airline can no longer continue absorbing the losses associated with the route.
Tropic Air acknowledged that the closure will affect passengers, businesses and tourism partners throughout the Toledo District.
The airline also thanked its Punta Gorda employees and the wider community for supporting its operations over the years.
Passengers with bookings affected by the November 1 closure are being asked to contact Tropic Air’s customer care department for confirmed rebooking or refund arrangements.
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By Breaking Belize News Staff: Tropic Air has announced that it will close its Punta Gorda station effective November 1, 2026, ending years of service to the Toledo District. The airline announced the decision on Wednesday, saying operations in Punta Gorda are no longer commercially viable. According to Tropic Air, the decision followed a review
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