Air Peace Faces Skepticism as ‘Vacation Antigua’ Flyer Lacks Key Details and Raises Concerns

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REAL NEWS: As an advertisement for “Vacation Antigua” by Air Peace circulates, there is growing concern regarding the intention to bring West Africans to Antigua and Barbuda for the Carnival festivities and whether they will return home.

The advertised deals are described by the company as attractive packages that include a four-night stay in selected hotels, breakfast in bed, return airport transfers, a business summit with transfers, an Afro-beach party, a historical sightseeing tour, a return flight ticket on Air Peace, and an Antigua Carnival experience with other attractions. The flyer features the Antigua and Barbuda flag, a beach view, and women dressed in costumes.

Prospective customers are invited to indulge in the delights of the Carnival through luxury flights to Antigua, with travel dates available on August 5 and 9, 2023.

Ticket prices are advertised at 860,000 Naira or EC$2,993.17 for economy class, and 4,400,000 Naira or EC$15,314.87 for business class.

Meanwhile, some residents question why the package deals specifically mention return tickets, as it is expected that individuals going on vacation abroad would automatically have return passage.

Furthermore, while the flyer mentions “Vacation Antigua,” it also promotes a business summit, leading one individual to wonder how it can be both at the same time. They ask, “Isn’t a vacation supposed to be a break from work?”

Some people are curious if the airline is acting as a travel agent, as it arranges package deals and guarantees return trips to the airport.

Although the flyer provides the arrival and departure dates, it fails to mention the corresponding times. The absence of these details concerns some locals who recall that the last group of West Africans arrived in the middle of the night when the airport was closed.

Residents pledge to closely monitor this endeavor to bring purportedly affluent Nigerians to Antigua and Barbuda, as the Browne Administration admitted to being deceived three times before.

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  2. Here we go again. It is hard to believe that this government is going down this road again. This time we were told it would be cultural performers and millionaire businessmen but now we see Air Peace is advertising the flights for sale to the Nigerian public. Do you really think that those Nigerians who buy tickets as “tourists” will voluntarily return to Nigeria? This ALP government just does not learn.

  4. Air Peace or ‘Hair Piece’? A Nigerian in a prominent government post in Antigua has reputedly said Antigua is underpopulated. Whether so or not is none of his business. Antigua is not underpopulated and its native born citizens are under enough pressure as it is from other regional countries as far as the population ration stands There is a disturbing thread with West Africans coming to Antigua as ‘wealthy tourists’ or ‘cultural artists’. It seems this Nigerian government appointee has a hand in these shehannigags and should do the right thing by boarding a Air Peace flight on its return to Nigeria. Antigua is cursed with soft-headed leaders, however on second thought they too might be involved in the scheme of things. Antiguans had better start learning to swin because we’ll be under water pretty soon.

    • Firstly, Antigua is underpopulated, but as you hinted, we do not need Africans coming here to fill the void. What we need is a government that makes smart decisions and is not looking to sell land to foreign entities every chance they get. So far all of the administrations have engaged in this behavior. I don’t think these decisions regarding airlines should be made without the public’s input. Secondly, before looking to take on more residents which we actually do need, the government needs to stop the foolishness and address the water situation. Only in Antigua would a government decide that a man-made dam cannot be cleaned. Our largest water catchment which holds 1 billion gallons is practically being abandoned. Secondary catchments like Wallings was leased as a place for tourists to visit instead of fixing the waterways that allow it to be filled. We have a problem with maintenance which is why LIAT no longer exists. We drain any resource dry as if things happen by gravity and last forever. Something needs to change before it’s too late.

      • It might surprise you to learn
        that Antigua and Barbuda is actually more densely populated than Nigeria.
        Antigua and Barbuda 170 sq.mi total.
        Nigeria 923, 768 sq miles.
        Nigeria 212.04 people per sq km.
        Antigua and Barbuda, 213.10 people per sq km so we are in fact more densely populated than Nigeria. Surprising isn’t it? We need space to move in without bumping into more unnecessary foreigners. Think about it.

  5. FORGET THE FLYER
    THERE SHOULD NOT BE ANY FLYER IN THE FIRST PLACE.

    THE GOVERNMENT SAID WEALTHY BUSINESS FOLKS ARE COMING. WHICH MEANS THEY ALREADY, IDENTIFIED THESE INDIVIDUALS AND IS SATISFIED THAT THEY ARE WEALTHY.

    THE SECOND GROUP MENTIONED WAS A CULTURAL EXCHANGE, WHICH ALSO MEANS, THESE INDIVIDUALS WERE IDENTIFIED AND THE GOVERNMENT IS SATISFIED THAT THEY WILL ADD VALUE TO OUR CARNIVAL.

    SO WHY THE FLYER? THIS IS AN INAUGURAL FLIGHT.

    ONE WOULD EXPECT TO SEE THE TWO GROUPS LISTED ABOVE ALONG WITH DIGNITARIES. THATS IT

    UPP PLEASE FOCUS STOP SCRUTINIZING THE FLYER….

  6. If u put a flyer out who u think u are going attract? What kind of marketing strategy is this? Don’t the government learn from it mistakes? This gov. Can’t get anymore dunce.

    • No answer to the points made but we must listen to Bob Marley etc. to help you. Oh dear, what can the matter be? Singing continuously for your supper can be a chore. Is Marvelous Mike a tenor, bass, alto or baritone? You would make a disastrous duo. Poor Antigua, we deserve better.

    • Come on, sing us one of the songs you sing for you supper to the PM to show your loyalty. Don’t be shy, post a video to cheer us all up.

  8. These mafiosos are hell bent on executing their original plan and at the same time, doing some damage control. Who credibly persons would ever want to be associated with those who smuggled and caused their loved ones to lose their lives? Air Peace and some Antiguans know quite well, the reputations of those who are sourced to come here.

  9. No answer to the points made but we must listen to Bob Marley etc. to help you. Oh dear, what can the matter be? Singing continuously for your supper can be a chore. Is Marvelous Mike a tenor, bass, alto or baritone? You would make a disastrous duo. Poor Antigua, we deserve better.

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