What happened
Cabo Verde Airlines (TACV) is resuming flights to the United States, specifically to Providence, Rhode Island (PVD), after an eight-year pause. The route launches on May 4, 2026, operating once weekly before increasing to twice weekly starting June 5, 2026. The service connects Praia (RAI) and Sal (SID) in Cabo Verde to Providence. The schedule involves a stop in Sal: VR690 departs Praia at 6:15 AM, arrives Sal at 7:00 AM, then departs Sal at 9:00 AM to arrive in Providence at 1:30 PM. Return flight VR693 departs Providence at 4:30 PM, arrives Sal at 2:30 AM (+1 day), and Praia at 4:45 AM (+1 day). The airline will use its single Boeing 737 MAX 8, featuring 174 economy seats with no premium cabin. The route targets the large Cabo Verdean population in Rhode Island as well as leisure travelers. Fares start around $250 one-way