The beginning of the direct flights that connect Antigua and Barbuda to the ABC islands in the Dutch West Indies is welcomed by the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority.
As per the recent update, British Airways launched a new route service between Antigua and Aruba, enhancing their inter-regional connectivity within the Caribbean. In addition, the additional flight of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority will provide great opportunities to grow and attract more arrivals from the wider Caribbean region.
Director of Tourism for the Caribbean and Latin America, Charmaine Spencer, quoted that they are pleased with the newly launched twice-weekly tagged service offered by British Airways as the first direct connection between Antigua and Aruba.Â
During her speech, Spencer also compliments the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority’s growth and diversification strategy into new markets. She added that it is a suitable time to attract new potential visitors for the summer and access new markets to promote our cultural event.
Furthermore, the two-hour flight twice will be seen weekly on Sundays and Thursdays between Antigua and Aruba. Meanwhile, British Airways Commercial Manager of the Caribbean nation, Diane Corrie, also contributed and said that the links to the region would get stronger as the longest-serving carrier is connecting the Caribbean to the UK and offering more inter-regional connectivity with the new flight between Aruba and Antigua.
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority invites Dutch visitors to travel to Antigua and Barbuda for a hosting existing 2023 that are mentioned below:Â
- Antigua and Barbuda Art Week from 17 April – 22 April)
- Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta from 19 April – 24 April)
- Antigua Sailing Week from 29 April – 5 May
- Antigua and Barbuda Restaurant Week from 7 May – 21 MayÂ
- Antigua’s Carnival from 27 July – 8 AugustÂ
Moreover, they also provided information on the price range for roundtrip airfare that starts from US$448.
