AIR CANADA RESUMES SCHEDULED SERVICE TO PURE GRENADA
Canada”s flagship airline will restart weekly flights to the three-island nation on August 10
Aug 03, 2020
Air Canada resumes flights to Grenada on August 10 Photo Credit Air Canada
With the opening of Grenada’s Maurice Bishop International Airport on July 15, as part of the Government of Grenada’s phased strategy to restart the destination’s tourism industry, Air Canada will resume scheduled service to the tri-island nation of Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique on August 10. Canada is included in the Medium Risk Countriesdue to active but manageable transmission, however, visitors traveling from these destinations are still required to agree to and observe mandatory protocols prior to booking and on arrival to the island.
“This is a huge step for Pure Grenada, as we continue to observe a measured approach to reopening the destination to international travelers,” commented Patricia Maher, CEO of the Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA). “As one of our key source markets, we are pleased to know that we will be able to welcome back visitors from Canada. While we are happy to have visitors explore our vibrant culture and immersive activities, we encourage all travelers to be mindful and ensure they adhere to the current advisories implemented to ensure their health and safety while visiting Pure Grenada, the Spice of the Caribbean.”
Magazine Beach in Saint George Photo Credit Pure Grenada
There are opportunities to explore, relax, and unwind on Pure Grenada, the Spice of the Caribbean. With diverse offerings such as culinary, soft adventure, romance, leisure, and sailing experiences targeting a varied audience including solo travelers, couples, and families, travelers can easily tailor their trip based on their passion or to satisfy their curiosity.
Air Canada’s weekly scheduled flight will operate on Mondays, utilizing the carrier’s mainline as opposed to the Rouge that was used in the past. The flight will depart Toronto Pearson International Airport at 9:00 a.m. and arrive at Maurice Bishop International Airport at 2:05 p.m. The return flight leaves Grenada at 3:00 p.m. and arrives in Toronto at 8:25 p.m.
For complete details on required travel protocols and general destination information, visit www.puregrenada.com.
Spice Island Beach Resort reopens on Nov. 1 Photo Credit SIBR
About Grenada
Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique: three islands, one unique destination, located in the southernmost region of the Caribbean, is best known as the “Spice Island of the Caribbean.” The island’s careful approach to tourism, infused with warm charm and friendly hospitality allows visitors to seamlessly tailor a “Pure Grenada” experience, whether staying at luxury beach-front resorts or barefoot-chic boutique hotels and villas. With 50 world-class white sand beaches, 15 breathtaking waterfalls, countless hiking trails, more than 60 unforgettable dive sites including the largest shipwreck in the Caribbean, ‘Bianca C’, and the world’s first Underwater Sculpture Park, travelers are drawn to destination’s shores for a beyond-the-ordinary Caribbean vacation. There are non-stop and direct flights to Grenada’s Maurice Bishop International Airport from the US, Caribbean and Canada, making the island accessible to visitors from around the world that wish to experience Pure Grenada, Pure Carriacou & Pure Petite Martinique. For more information, visit www.puregrenada.com.
