AIR CANADA ADDS FLIGHTS TO ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Antigua and Barbuda Welcome Additional Flights from Toronto for the Winter Season
JOHN’S, ANTIGUA (OCT. 2021) Antigua and Barbuda will see a boost in airlift for the winter season, as demand for the destination increases amongst travellers seeking to escape the cold weather. Air Canada announced the resumption of its flights to and from Toronto to St. John’s, Antigua & Barbuda. Antigua and Barbuda Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Charles Fernandez said: “We welcome Canadians back to our shores and are very pleased that Air Canada has decided to resume services from Toronto to St. John’s, Antigua. This upcoming winter season, visitors will continue to safely enjoy Antigua and Barbuda.”
Nino Montagnese, Vice President, Air Canada Vacations further added, “Canadians are anxious to travel to the beautiful locations they’ve been dreaming of, and we’re ready to respond to their needs. Our packaged holidays from Toronto to Antigua, now available , give them the opportunity to experience a stunning corner of the Caribbean and create new memories under the sun.” The destination has put forward a number of COVID-19 protocols to ensure the safety of its residents, airline essential workers and visitors. For more information, please visit: aircanada.com follow Air Canada on Twitter and LinkedIn and join Air Canada on Facebook.
Stay positive, test negative
All arriving passengers will require a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR (real-time polymerase chain reaction) test for SARS-CoV-2 using a nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal swab taken within 4 days of their flight or fewer. Children below the age of 5 years, entering Antigua, DO NOT REQUIRE a COVID -19 RT-PCR test. As of October 1, 2021, all arriving passengers including returning nationals and residents (excluding children 18 years and younger) are required to have received at least one dose of a World Health Organization (WHO) or Ministry of Health Wellness and the Environment (MOHWE) approved 2-dose COVID 19 vaccine. The wearing of face masks in public spaces is mandatory throughout Antigua and Barbuda and social/physical distancing protocols must be adhered to. To know more about the protocols in detail you can click here.
About Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua (pronounced An-tee’ga) and Barbuda (Bar-byew’da) is 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 a listed UNESCO World Heritage site, is perhaps the most renowned landmark. Antigua’s tourism events calendar includes the prestigious Antigua Sailing Week, Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, and the annual Antigua Carnival; known as the Caribbean’s Greatest Summer Festival. Barbuda, Antigua’s smaller sister island, is the ultimate celebrity hideaway. The island lies 27 miles northeast of Antigua and is just a 15-minute plane ride away. Barbuda is known for its untouched 17 mile stretch of pink sand beach and as the home of the largest Frigate Bird Sanctuary in the Western Hemisphere. Find information on Antigua & Barbuda at: www.visitantiguabarbuda.com or follow us on: Twitter: http://twitter.com/antiguabarbuda Facebook: www.facebook.com/antiguabarbuda Instagram: www.instagram.com/AntiguaandBarbuda
About Air Canada Vacations
Air Canada Vacations is a leading vacation expert that has been delivering unparalleled travel moments to Canadians for over 35 years. A repeat recipient of the Consumer’s Choice Award, the tour operator offers tailored vacation packages and cruises that fit each traveller’s individual needs. With convenient connectors from several Canadian cities and a wide array of destinations across Mexico and the Caribbean, Central and South America, Europe, Canada and the USA, Air Canada Vacations makes travelling easy, so that Canadians can focus on creating lasting memories. Air Canada Vacations packages include flights on board Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge, and the ability to earn and redeem Aeroplan® Points. To learn more about making your dreams travel, visit aircanadavacations.com.
About Air Canada
Air Canada is Canada’s largest domestic and international airline and, in 2019, was among the top 20 largest airlines in the world. It is Canada’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world’s most comprehensive air transportation network. Air Canada is the only international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking according to independent U.K. research firm Skytrax. In 2020, Air Canada was named Global Traveler’s Best Airline in North America for the second straight year. In January 2021, Air Canada received APEX’s Diamond Status Certification for the Air Canada CleanCare+ biosafety program for managing COVID-19, the only airline in Canada to attain the highest APEX ranking. Air Canada has also committed to a net-zero emissions goal from all global operations by 2050. For more information, please visit: aircanada.com follow Air Canada on Twitter and LinkedIn, and join Air Canada on Facebook.
