The Caymans are a well-known British overseas territory for one reason: tax breaks that big businesses love.
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Regardless of how you feel about its lack of income taxes, it’s hardly the only reason to pay attention to this small chain of three tropical islands. If you enjoy scenic beaches, fantastic snorkeling, and deep-sea adventures, it’s worth visiting—especially if you’re a little tired of Caribbean hotspots like USVI and the Bahamas.
While the Caymans aren’t usually on the itinerary for Americans thanks to its higher costs compared to other Caribbean islands, I have good news for you: the Cayman Islands has its own Cayman Airways airline, and it’s currently got a special offer for Central Texans.
Here’s what you need to know about potentially winning free flights by joining the ‘512 to 345 Ticket Drop’, a new initiative from the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism.
How to join the giveaway from Cayman Airways & Cayman Islands Department of Tourism
This offer comes from Cayman Airways, which is launching its first direct flights between Grand Cayman (that’s the largest and most developed of the three islands) and Austin, Texas. The first nonstop flight will take off on May 24, 2026.
The giveaway for the companion pass will kick off on 5/12 as a tribute to 512, the first three digits of local Austin phone numbers. The day is kind of a big deal in Austin, where people celebrate it as 512 Day. (The ‘512 to 345 Ticket Drop’ giveaway name is an ode to that code—the 345 is local to the Cayman Islands.)
Here’s what you need to know about the chance to win:
- You’re applying for a free companion ticket, meaning you need to cover the full ticket price between Austin (AUS) and Grand Cayman (GCM)
- You’ll only have the chance to enter by purchasing your own ticket here: https://www.caymanairways.com/fly512to345
- You must purchase your ticket during a ‘drop’ during which limited tickets will be made available—to win, you must be the first to purchase tickets during that week’s drop
- What’s the drop? The drop is the giveaway, which takes place at the same time each Tuesday at 5:12 pm
- Winners receive a complimentary companion pass for their flights, along with a complimentary Seven Fathoms Rum Punch on the three-hour flight
Limited tickets will be released at 5:12 pm on May 12, May 19, May 24, and June 2, giving you four chances to win. If you want to learn more, you can explore the full press release from the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism.
