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Antigua and Barbuda continue to strengthen their position as a regional travel hub with the introduction of new airlines and expanded flight routes. Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation, and Investment, Charles Fernandez, has highlighted these developments as crucial for sustaining the country’s record-breaking tourism growth.
“Increasing airlift is a key priority for us as we work to enhance connectivity and make it easier for visitors to reach Antigua and Barbuda,” Fernandez stated.
“Our strategic efforts to attract new airlines and expand existing routes are already showing positive results.”
Key Airlift Developments
- New Airline Partnerships – Airlines such as Frontier and Sunrise Airways have introduced new routes, increasing regional and international connectivity.
- Increased Flight Frequencies – Major carriers, including American Airlines, British Airways, and JetBlue, have expanded their services to Antigua, adding more direct flights from the U.S., UK, and Canada.
- Barbuda Airport Growth – The newly opened Barbuda International Airport is set to accommodate larger aircraft, facilitating seamless travel between the twin islands.
- Hub Potential – With Antigua’s strategic location and upgraded aviation facilities, discussions are ongoing to position the country as a key transit point in the Caribbean.
Impact on Tourism and the Economy
Fernandez emphasized that expanded airlift will not only boost visitor arrivals but also create new economic opportunities.
“More flights mean greater accessibility, increased visitor spending, and enhanced business prospects for local stakeholders,” he added.
With demand for travel to Antigua and Barbuda on the rise, the government remains committed to further strengthening its aviation sector to support sustained tourism and economic growth.
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As the saying goes, “where there is not vision the people perish”. The ABLP administration has shown time and time again that it is working towards one vision. Which is, Making Antigua and Barbuda an Economic Powerhouse.
I have heard radio host Daren often complain that we need a longterm plan. And Petra Williams who agreed with him, said the PM has a longterm strategic plan, but he doesn’t share it with the people. Well let me tell you both something. You do not keep people’s interest with long term goals and plans. People will lose interest after the first year. In management you learn to set short term goals that people can stay focus on. Even studies with animals shows it better to give them short term assignments to do. And as they become familiar with that, you give them additional assignments. The PM has given his Vision for the Country. That is a longterm goal. We will not become an Economic Powerhosue in one term or even a decade. But slowly bbut surely you will have set the stage and from their on you progress towards that ideal. Even when you educate a child, you do it step by step. And not every child learns with the same speed. But in the end you hope to have educated every child to a certain degree. The Gaston Browne administration is in power for just about eleven years and we can already see the pillars of that economic powerhouse. It is still fragile and therefore there is lots of work to be done. And strange enough we have all contributed towards it. And this doesn’t mean that things are so perfect that everyone is smiling to the bank. But I’ll bet you many people are employed and many more are self-employed as well. And we have seen how the economy has grown. The ‘cake’ as I call the economy used to be just three billion dollars, and now the cake is about six billion dollar. That is how you measure growht. A bigger cake and more people to share the cake. One problem that every economy is experiencing is that their is no equality when it come to sharing the cake. Some get more then others and some get nothing at all. As Obstinate used to sing, If there is honey in the rock Antiguans want their share. Well Nobody will hand you anything. You’ll have to get up and get your share. I’m impress with the number of young people going for their share everyday. Starting new businesses. Some trusting on their God given talent others just think about working hard. I hope that the majorioty will succeed. That one can say for Antigua and the land where it is possible for anyone to make it if you work hard. Doesn’t mean everyone will become a millionair. Because not everyone has those ambitions. But to live the life that you dream of. Which is usually for the majority very simple. Have a good job or business, buy a car, buy a house and have a family. What in my opinion is missing in our country is a secure old age. Our Social Security pension just do not cut it. Many when they reach the pension age, lose almost fifty percent of their income. For some it means falling back in poverty. We need to have more safeguards in our society. Old age should be something people should look forward to. It seems only our politician can look forward to retirement. Because their retirement income is high enough to sustain their lifestyle in their old age. The public sector workers also seem to have an advantage over private sector workers whenever they retire. They have two pensions. One government pension and one Social Security pension. And believe it or not. The government pension is NON_CONTRIBUTARY. I wonder how long this system can be maintain. With the life expectancy growing the burdon on the Treasury will be harder by the day. I hope Gaston Browne will look into this social problem in our country and start working toward solutions, so that pensioners, whether public sector or private sector can look forward to have dignified retirement years.
This is a positive development, there should also be a focus on ensuring that airfare remains competitive and that local carriers aren’t overshadowed by larger international airlines. A balance between growth and affordability is key to making this expansion beneficial for all.
It’s great to see Antigua and Barbuda expanding its airlift with new airlines and routes! Increased connectivity will not only boost tourism but also create more business opportunities and make travel easier for residents. However, authorities should ensure that infrastructure at the airport and surrounding areas can handle the increased passenger traffic efficiently to avoid congestion and long wait times.
Facts
New airlines and routes does not translate to an increase in passengers.
There a regional flights that bring in more passengers than condor.