SAINT LUCIA ANNOUNCES INCREASES AND UPGRADES IN AIR SERVICE FROM THE U.S.
More Flights from the U.S. Scheduled to Arrive in Saint Lucia in 2024
CASTRIES, Sept. 2023 – From the only island in the Caribbean named for a woman, Saint Lucia Tourism Authority announces more flights for the U.S. market. Taking off during the upcoming Winter and Spring of 2024, these flights underscore the island’s commitment to providing an exceptional travel experience for visitors. www.stlucia.org/
Included is a second Saturday flight by Delta Airlines departing from Atlanta. Starting in Jan. and continuing through April 2024, this additional flight will further enrich the travel options available to eager explorers. American Airlines (AA) will contribute significantly to the improved service landscape. Notably, the Miami route will significantly upgrade, upgrading from a B-737 (172-seater) to an A321 (190-seater).www.stlucia.org/
Also, the eagerly awaited return of the second daily flight from Miami to Saint Lucia, slated for Dec. to Jan., will offer more convenience for travelers. The continuity of the second Saturday flight from January to March 2024 will complement this operational enhancement. The AA Charlotte route is poised for a substantial transformation as well. Starting mid-February and spanning throughout Summer 2024, the A319 aircraft will be replaced with a B737, promising a more comfortable journey.
AA’s Philadelphia route will undergo an extensive upgrade from an A-319 (128-seater) to an A-321 (190-seater), effective mid-Feb. to mid-March. Jet Blue’s mint/Saturday increases capacity from 159 to 162-seater in Nov. and Dec. This means an impressive addition of 9,913 seats from Nov. to April, translating to a 7% increase in seat availability compared to the 2022/2023 winter/spring season.
Tourism Minister, Hon. Dr. Ernest Hilaire remarked; “The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority remains deeply committed to fostering collaborations and nurturing partnerships with esteemed US airline counterparts. Through continued dialogue and cooperation, all entities are poised to build a sustainable and prosperous future fortified by seamless connections and memorable travel experiences.” For more information , call 1-800-456-3984, or 1-888 4STLUCIA or visit www.stlucia.org/