Is Insel Air Still Flying?
Insel Air is no longer operating. Here’s what happened to Curaçao’s former flag carrier and how to find flights on its former routes.
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Insel Air was the national airline of Curaçao, founded in 1993 and based in Willemstad, serving the Dutch Caribbean and connections to Venezuela, other parts of the Caribbean, and select US and South American cities. After years of financial difficulty — including the earlier collapse of its Aruban subsidiary in 2017 — Insel Air itself ceased all operations on February 16, 2019.
Insel Air Route Network
Insel Air no longer operates. Its former Dutch Caribbean routes are now largely served by other regional carriers, including Divi Divi Air, Winair, and Corendon Dutch Airlines.
Primary Hub
Curaçao International Airport (CUR) — historical
Insel Air’s historical hub was Curaçao International Airport (also known as Hato International Airport, CUR).
Alliance & Partner Airlines
As a defunct airline, Insel Air has no current alliance ties — it was previously part of the Pan Caribbean Alliance, a regional marketing partnership, which ended along with its operations in 2019. Travelers should search under current Dutch Caribbean carriers for its former routes.
Baggage, Seating & Onboard Amenities
A quick reference before you pack — always confirm exact allowances on your fare rules at booking, since they vary by route and cabin.
Carry-On & Personal Item
Not applicable — Insel Air does not currently sell tickets or operate flights.
Checked Baggage
Not applicable — Insel Air does not currently sell tickets or operate flights.
Excess Baggage Fees
Overweight, oversized, or extra bags typically incur a per-bag fee charged at check-in or online in advance — pre-paying online is usually cheaper than paying at the airport.
Seat Selection & Cabin Classes
Not applicable — Insel Air does not currently sell tickets or operate flights.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Insel Air, Curaçao's national airline, ceased all operations on February 16, 2019, after years of financial difficulty that also led to the 2017 collapse of its separately incorporated Aruban subsidiary.
Insel Air's IATA code was 7I, with ICAO code INC.
Insel Air connected Curaçao to the Dutch Caribbean (including Aruba and Bonaire), Venezuela, other parts of the Caribbean, and select destinations in the US and South America, including Miami, Charlotte, and Medellín.
Chronic cash flow problems — worsened by heavy losses on its Venezuela routes amid that country's currency crisis, an aging fleet needing costly maintenance, and an inability to secure sufficient new investment — led the airline to shut down in February 2019 despite an earlier stabilization attempt.
No — despite the shared branding, Insel Air Aruba was a separate, distinct legal entity that went bankrupt in 2017, two years before the main Insel Air (based in Curaçao) ceased operations in 2019.
Other Dutch Caribbean carriers, including Divi Divi Air, Winair, and Corendon Dutch Airlines, absorbed much of the demand for the regional routes Insel Air previously served.
No. Since Insel Air does not operate flights, you can't book tickets directly with it. Search for your route under current Dutch Caribbean carriers instead.
Yes, Insel Air served as the de facto national airline of Curaçao for over a decade before its 2019 shutdown, and the island currently has no single designated flag carrier in the same role.
Search for your origin and destination under Divi Divi Air, Winair, or Corendon Dutch Airlines, which now cover much of Insel Air's former Dutch Caribbean network.
There's no indication of an active relaunch — the 2019 shutdown followed years of unsuccessful stabilization efforts, with no successful revival to date.
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Looking for Flights on Insel Air’s Former Routes?
Insel Air ceased operations in February 2019. Divi Divi Air, Winair, and Corendon Dutch Airlines now cover much of its former Dutch Caribbean network.