Airline overview
Fly All Ways Airlines is a Surinamese regional airline founded in 2014 and in commercial operation since January 2016, set up by Suriname's Blue Wing Airlines and based at Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport in Paramaribo. Its IATA two-letter code is 8W and its ICAO three-letter code is EDR. The official site is flyallways.com.
The network centres on the Caribbean, serving Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire, Barbados, Antigua, Martinique, the Dominican Republic, Saint Lucia, Sint Maarten, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and other points, and it is approved to operate Georgetown, Guyana to Curacao and Georgetown to Bridgetown under fifth-freedom rights. Its scheduled services shifted to a mainly charter model from 2017 and regional scheduled flights were gradually restored; current operating status is governed by the airline's official announcements.
For shippers, the value lies in last-mile reach within Suriname and the northeastern Caribbean. After mainline carriage to Paramaribo or a Caribbean hub, Chinese cargo can be distributed to island markets on regional flights; the Fokker 70 regional aircraft suits short, high-frequency regional sectors. The airline has published no dedicated cargo products or rates, and cargo space is mainly passenger belly capacity, subject to carrier confirmation on the day of booking.
The airline was set up by Suriname's Blue Wing Airlines and its first aircraft was a Fokker 70 formerly with KLM; it began flying in January 2016. Its model moved from scheduled services toward charters and, after suspending operations during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, it gradually restored regional flights. Public sources show it has been approved to operate from Georgetown, Guyana under fifth-freedom rights on the Georgetown to Curacao and Georgetown to Bridgetown routes, further extending its Caribbean connections.
China contact
No China office is publicly listed. The airline has not opened a publicly announced sales office or cargo department in China. Chinese shippers should contact its local agent in China, or ask Goodhope Logistics (China) Limited to coordinate; website https://goodhope86.com.
Published head office contact details: sales email sales@flyallways.com, address Corner of Parastraat & Coeseweijnestraat, Maretratie 3, Paramaribo, Suriname. Offices and contact details may change with operations; the airline's official channels carry the latest information.
Aircraft types and fleet
The fleet is mainly Fokker 70 turbofan regional airliners, about 3 on the register according to public sources, plus Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The Fokker 70 is an 80-seat single-class regional type suited to short Caribbean sectors; the Boeing 737-800 supplements regional capacity on higher-traffic points.
In cargo terms, the Fokker 70 belly is limited, suiting express items, samples and small parcel lots, while the Boeing 737-800 belly is larger and can take small to medium bulk and e-commerce cargo. The airline does not publish belly cargo specifications, so actual payload and hold dimensions are subject to carrier confirmation on the day of booking.
| Aircraft type | Number (published sources) | Use and freight notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fokker 70 | About 3 aircraft | 80-seat single-class regional airliner, the main type on Caribbean routes, carrying cargo in the belly |
| Boeing 737-800 | 1 aircraft | Supplementary regional capacity, larger belly |
Airport services and schedules in China
Airport services in China
Not published. The airline currently operates no scheduled passenger or cargo flights from any airport in China and has no ground service of its own at a Chinese airport. Cargo from China must transit a hub such as Amsterdam or Miami to Paramaribo and then connect to the Caribbean regional network, which is the established route for air freight from China to Suriname and the Caribbean.
The choice of transit point depends on the destination market. Mainline flights toward Amsterdam connect densely to the Suriname gateway; Miami suits cargo consolidated for Caribbean islands. Chinese forwarders usually settle the best airport and transit combination before booking, based on the day's connections and rate levels.
Suggested connections from the main Chinese airports: Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen have dense mainline services toward Amsterdam and suit transit via a European hub to Paramaribo; Beijing and Chengdu can connect through hubs such as Frankfurt and then Amsterdam; Hong Kong suits cargo consolidated in southern China and Southeast Asia; Miami suits cargo consolidated from North America for the Caribbean islands. The forwarder gives the best airport and transit combination at the quotation stage, based on destination market and the day's rates.
Regional points from Paramaribo
The point summaries below are compiled from public sources and are subject to carrier confirmation on the day of booking.
| Destination airport | Country/region | Schedule overview |
|---|---|---|
| Aruba AUA | Aruba | Caribbean regional routes; schedules subject to carrier confirmation |
| Curacao CUR | Curaçao | Caribbean regional route, plus a fifth-freedom service from Georgetown to Curacao |
| Bonaire BON | Bonaire | Caribbean regional routes; schedules subject to carrier confirmation |
| Barbados BGI | Barbados | Regional route, plus a fifth-freedom service from Georgetown to Bridgetown |
| Antigua ANU | Antigua and Barbuda | Caribbean regional points |
| Martinique FDF | French overseas department | Caribbean regional points |
| Dominican Republic PUJ | Dominican Republic | Caribbean regional points |
| Saint Lucia SLU | Saint Lucia | Caribbean regional points |
| St. Maarten SXM | Sint Maarten (Dutch) | Caribbean regional points |
| Georgetown GEO | Guyana | Regional route and fifth-freedom service |
Times are local. The airline does not publish a full cargo timetable on its public channels; actual schedules vary with the season and are subject to carrier confirmation on the day of booking.
On the cargo flow: after departure from a Chinese airport, cargo completes international transit formalities at the Amsterdam or Miami hub, where the ground agent handles the waybill change and loading; on arrival in Paramaribo it connects to a regional flight. One air waybill covers the whole journey, with no repeat declaration in China. If the season or capacity changes, the forwarder notifies the shipper in advance and adjusts the plan.
Cargo network from China to the world
From China, cargo transits once through a hub such as Amsterdam or Miami to Paramaribo and connects to the Fly All Ways regional network, reaching Suriname (Paramaribo), Curacao, Aruba, Bonaire, Barbados, Antigua, Martinique, the Dominican Republic, Saint Lucia, Sint Maarten, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Georgetown, Guyana.
Major Chinese gateways such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu and Zhengzhou all have dense mainline services to Amsterdam, Frankfurt or North America, so one air waybill can cover the whole journey. Cargo is handled under international transit procedures at the hub and does not need to be re-declared in China; the rate is built up leg by leg and calculated by the freight forwarder.
On cargo types, the network suits conventional cargo such as electronic components, vehicle parts, samples and express items, e-commerce parcels, textiles and consumer goods. Charging follows IATA rules on the greater of gross weight and volumetric weight, with volumetric weight calculated as length times width times height divided by 6000. The Fokker 70 hold is limited, so oversize pieces need loading conditions confirmed in advance.
For small volumes or cargo spread across several destinations, consolidation can be used, with the forwarder grouping cargo at the hub before connecting to a regional flight; for a single large shipment, mainline pallet capacity plus regional belly space can be combined. Air transit from China to Suriname and the Caribbean usually runs 8 to 14 days depending on airport, hub and season, and the forwarder sets out the expected transit time and capacity plan at the quotation stage.
Freight advantages from China
For shippers in China, the advantages of using this carrier's capacity are as follows.
First, last-mile reach in the Caribbean. Based at Paramaribo, the airline serves island points including Curacao, Aruba, Bonaire, Barbados and Antigua, so Chinese cargo arriving on a mainline flight gets last-mile coverage of the northeastern Caribbean.
Second, regional aircraft suited to short sectors. The Fokker 70 turbofan regional type suits short, high-frequency Caribbean sectors and connects flexibly between points, so volume cargo can move in batches.
Third, a flexible mix of scheduled and charter operation. Beyond scheduled flights the airline takes charters, so Chinese exporters can request charter or temporary capacity for project cargo, seasonal replenishment and urgent spares.
Fourth, fifth-freedom routes as an addition. Its Georgetown to Curacao and Georgetown to Bridgetown services under fifth-freedom rights give Chinese cargo further connection options between Suriname, Guyana and the Caribbean.
Fifth, gateway distribution. Paramaribo PBM airport is Suriname's international air gateway; arriving Chinese cargo can be cleared by the ground agent and connect to regional flights, reducing repeat handling.
In short, the airline suits Chinese shippers exporting electromechanical products, consumer goods and e-commerce cargo to Suriname and Caribbean island markets, shippers needing multi-modal coverage of secondary Caribbean islands, and manufacturers needing charter or temporary capacity. Booking through a forwarder secures rates, capacity, transit time and ground handling together.
In terms of cargo mix, Chinese exports to Suriname and the Caribbean islands are typically e-commerce parcels, apparel, consumer goods, vehicle parts and small electromechanical products in moderate volumes, which suit bulk belly carriage and regional consolidation; Suriname's mining and construction projects import machinery spares, building materials and supplies, which can be topped up with charter capacity in peak season. For islands outside the network, a second transit through Curacao or Miami completes the move.
For destinations outside the network, road haulage within Suriname can complete last-mile delivery, forming an air-road combination that balances transit time and cost.
Booking path from China
Chinese shippers book this carrier's capacity as follows.
First, give the international freight forwarder the cargo details: commodity, pieces, gross weight, volume, origin airport and destination airport. Second, the forwarder assesses routing and capacity and settles a plan routing via Amsterdam or Miami to Paramaribo and connecting to a regional flight. Third, the booking is made through the airline's sales department or its authorized agent and the air waybill issued. Fourth, cargo departs the Chinese airport, transits the hub and connects to the airline's regional flight. Fifth, clearance and collection are completed at the destination airport.
A freight forwarder manages the air waybill, tracking and exception handling throughout. Goodhope Logistics (China) Limited can handle all of these steps and provides a single point of contact from quotation and booking through to delivery.
Documents to prepare before booking include the commercial invoice, packing list, declaration data and the import documents required by Suriname or the destination market; special cargo also needs the relevant certificates and permits. The rate normally covers base freight, fuel surcharge and screening fee, and handling in transit is charged separately for cargo routed through a hub; the forwarder lists all charges at quotation stage. Once the booking is confirmed the forwarder issues the air waybill and passes on the booking details, so the shipper can track the whole journey with the waybill number.
Specialist freight value-added services
The airline's cargo service rests on belly carriage on regional scheduled flights across the Caribbean islands and northern South America; Chinese express items, samples and small e-commerce parcels can connect to the regional network via Paramaribo.
On charters, the shipper provides origin, destination and cargo parameters, the carrier assesses capacity and arranges a non-scheduled flight, which suits time-sensitive or out-of-gauge Chinese exports. Live animals, valuable cargo and temperature-controlled cargo require the applicable conditions and documents confirmed before booking.
On multi-modal options, for cargo without tight time requirements or destined far from an airport, air carriage to Paramaribo can be followed by truck, balancing time and cost; sea freight to a Surinamese base port and inland transport is the usual option for bulk cargo. We can quote air and sea-air options side by side for the cargo parameters.
On ground connections, the ground agent at Paramaribo PBM airport has long handled Suriname's international cargo movements, and clearance and collection procedures are well established; cargo to be distributed within Suriname can move by truck to inland mining areas and towns. We can complete the chain from airport to final consignee with our destination agent.
On service commitments, the freight forwarder updates the shipper at four points: booking, handover, transit and arrival. If a flight is rescheduled or capacity changes, an alternative is offered at once. Rates and transit times are stated in full at quotation, and no charge is added beyond surcharges published by the carrier, so costs stay transparent throughout.
Sources: the content is compiled from the airline's official website and published industry sources; office addresses, fleet composition and route arrangements may change with operations, and the carrier's confirmation on the day of booking governs.
Chinese e-commerce parcels and samples can move as consolidated shipments: the forwarder consolidates in China, books as one shipment and distributes through the Paramaribo gateway, which suits shippers with scattered destinations and small volumes; for larger single shipments, capacity can be locked in advance and consolidated transfer requested, lowering the unit freight cost.
Common freight questions
Does Fly All Ways operate direct cargo flights from China?
Not published. The airline operates no scheduled flights from China; Chinese cargo transits Amsterdam or Miami to Paramaribo and then connects to its regional network.
Which markets can Chinese cargo reach?
It can reach Paramaribo in Suriname and connect to Caribbean and northern South American markets including Curacao, Aruba, Barbados, Antigua and Georgetown, Guyana.
Does the airline have dedicated cargo products?
Not published. Cargo moves mainly in passenger bellies, and no dedicated cargo products or rates are published; the carrier's confirmation on the day of booking governs.
How many transits does China to Suriname involve?
Usually one transit, via Amsterdam or Miami to Paramaribo, with one air waybill covering the whole journey.
What information is needed to book?
Cargo name, number of pieces, gross weight, volume, origin port, destination airport and the necessary import and export documents.
Which ports in China can I ship from?
Cargo can depart from major gateways including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu and Zhengzhou, connecting to this airline's network via Amsterdam or Miami.
Can a charter be arranged?
Beyond scheduled flights the airline takes charters and can assess non-scheduled operation against the cargo parameters; request in advance.
Are there limits on individual piece dimensions?
The Fokker 70 hold is limited, so oversize or overweight pieces must be declared in advance and loading conditions confirmed, subject to the carrier's confirmation that day.
How is chargeable weight calculated?
Charged on the greater of gross weight and volumetric weight, with volumetric weight calculated as length times width times height divided by 6000.
Can special cargo be carried?
Temperature-controlled cargo, live animals, valuable cargo and dangerous goods need the applicable conditions and documents confirmed in advance; some categories may be restricted, subject to the carrier's confirmation that day.
How is cargo tracked?
Track by air waybill number through the carrier or the freight forwarder; we provide end-to-end tracking and exception notices.
Do you provide delivery?
Can be arranged through a freight forwarder, combining trucking and customs clearance; depends on the cargo and destination.
How is cargo cleared after arrival?
The consignee or its agent clears customs at Paramaribo airport; we can coordinate with our destination agent for support.
How long does air freight from China to Suriname take?
Depending on the origin airport and hub connections, usually 8 to 14 days, subject to carrier confirmation on the day of booking.
What if the destination airport is not on the airline's network?
A second transit through a Caribbean hub such as Curacao or Miami completes the move, with the forwarder arranging the whole journey.
What happens if cargo is lost or damaged?
Claims are filed with the carrier or its agent against the air waybill and transport records and handled under the applicable conditions of carriage; we assist with the claim.