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V.C. Bird International Airport will resume its homeporting operations for the cruise sector on Saturday, marking the start of a busy travel weekend for the island\u2019s main gateway.<\/p>

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The return of homeporting means increased coordination between air and sea arrivals, as passengers fly into Antigua to board cruise ships departing from St John\u2019s Harbour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Airport officials are urging travellers to use the Arrive Antigua<\/strong> online portal to avoid delays during check-in and to plan ahead for heavier traffic around the terminal.<\/p>

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The airport said it is working closely with tourism and transport partners to ensure a \u201csmooth and stress-free experience\u201d for all passengers.<\/p>

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