Weekly flights from Orlando to Antigua return in November Photo Credit Frontier Airlines
ANTIGUA WELCOMES NONSTOP FLIGHTS FROM ORLANDO WITH FRONTIER AIRLINES
Weekly Flights from Orlando to Antigua Return in November
ST. JOHN’S, ANTIGUA JUNE 2023 Ideal for those planning a fall getaway, Antigua and Barbuda announce the return of direct service from Orlando with low-fare carrier Frontier Airlines. www.visitantiguabarbuda.com Starting Nov. 4, Frontier will offer weekly nonstop flights between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU). The service marks the only nonstop flight option between the two highly popular destinations and strengthens Antigua and Barbuda’s position in the Florida market.
Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investment, The Honourable Charles Fernandez called the return of the Frontier Airlines’ service, “incredible news for Antigua and Barbuda, as we look at another record-breaking year in visitor numbers. This new weekly service will help us welcome even more stayover visitors.” Minister Fernandez added, “Frontier is the perfect partner to broaden our airlift, by offering competitive fares complemented by a strong network. I’m excited to see a significant increase in visitors from the US market.”
Antigua is popular with sailors, yachtees and boaters Photo Credit Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority
CEO of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority Colin C. James said: “The return of Frontier is a culmination of the Tourism Authority’s aggressive efforts to return our airlift to pre-pandemic levels. Frontier has been an excellent partner and are known for their very competitive fares. This will no doubt improve the attractiveness of Antigua and Barbuda to those passengers who tend to save on the airfare, while upgrading on their hotel product”. Weekly service will commence on November 4, 2023 through March 30, 2024. Tickets are available to purchase now on FlyFrontier.com. Frequency and times are subject to change, so visitors should check FlyFrontier.com for the most updated schedule.
ABOUT ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Antigua (pronounced An-tee’ga) and Barbuda (Bar-byew’da) is located in the heart of the Caribbean Sea. The largest of the English-speaking 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 north-east of Antigua and is just a 15-minute plane ride away. Barbuda is known for its untouched 11-mile stretch of pink sand beach and as the home of the largest Frigate Bird Sanctuary in the Western Hemisphere. www.visitantiguabarbuda.com or follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/antiguabarbuda
