AIR CANADA ADDS NEW FLIGHTS TO ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Antigua & Barbuda Welcome New Air Canada Flights From Toronto and Montreal
St. John’s, Antigua Oct. 2022: The dual-island nation of Antigua & Barbuda is seeing an uptick in Canadian traffic just in time for the winter travel season. Marking this tourism trend, new flights from Air Canada will encourage economic recovery to pre-pandemic airlift levels from the Canadian market. The new Air Canada flight arrived earlier this month with 106 passengers from Toronto and the aircraft was given a welcome-back water cannon salute. Passengers were also greeted by cultural dancers, music, and small welcome tokens. “We are extremely pleased with Air Canada‘s decision to both resume and increase service to our shores and look forward to extending our famous Antigua and Barbuda hospitality to our Canadian visitors,” said The Honorable Charles Fernandez, Minister of Tourism and Investment. “We know many Canadians are more than ready for a vacation and we are equally ready to provide the relaxation and escape that Canadians have been craving.” https://visitantiguabarbuda.com/
The rollout of the new service started with a single direct flight weekly from Toronto (YYZ) to St. John‘s (ANU). Service will continue to ramp up to meet the traditional demand of the holiday season, with Air Canada forecasting the eventual operation of five weekly flights at peak traffic. Travelers from Montreal looking to fly south for the winter can look forward to once-a-week direct flights (YUL to ANU) beginning December 23rd. The return of Air Canada flights to Antigua & Barbuda comes in the wake of the destination‘s latest travel advisory, which has lifted all COVID-19 restrictions for passengers arriving by air, yacht, and ferry. www.aircanada.com
While a successful strategy of mass vaccinations and proactive public awareness campaigns has kept COVID-19 infection levels low, visitors are still encouraged to wear masks and practice social distancing in public spaces where crowds are likely to gather. “Over the course of the pandemic, Antigua and Barbuda has seen a monumental, joint effort involving both the government and industry stakeholders to make the destination as safe as it can be,” said Colin James, Chief Executive Officer of The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority. “With that goal now realized and our Canadian friends set to return, we are extremely excited that our guests will once again be able to experience everything our home has to offer.” https://visitantiguabarbuda.com/
ABOUT ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Antigua (pronounced An-tee-ga) and Barbuda (Bar-byew‘da) are located in the heart of the Caribbean Sea. Voted the World Travel Awards 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 Caribbean‘s Most Romantic Destination, the twin-island paradise offers visitors two uniquely distinct experiences, ideal temperatures year-round, a rich history, vibrant culture, exhilarating excursions, award-winning resorts, mouth-watering cuisine and 365 stunning pink and white-sand beaches – one for every day of the year. The largest of the Leeward Islands, Antigua comprises 108-square miles with rich history and spectacular topography that provides a variety of popular sightseeing opportunities. Nelson‘s Dockyard, the only remaining example of a Georgian fort and a listed UNESCO World Heritage site, is perhaps the most renowned landmark. Find information on Antigua & Barbuda at: www.visitantiguabarbuda.com
