{"id":43900,"date":"2015-12-14T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2015-12-14T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/airlift-into-antigua-and-barbuda-increases-with-addition-of-seaborne-airlines\/"},"modified":"2015-12-14T10:30:00","modified_gmt":"2015-12-14T14:30:00","slug":"airlift-into-antigua-and-barbuda-increases-with-addition-of-seaborne-airlines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/airlift-into-antigua-and-barbuda-increases-with-addition-of-seaborne-airlines\/","title":{"rendered":"Airlift Into Antigua And Barbuda Increases With Addition Of Seaborne Airlines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prngen2{\nBORDER-TOP:1pt; BORDER-RIGHT:1pt; VERTICAL-ALIGN: BOTTOM; BORDER-BOTTOM:1pt; PADDING-LEFT:0.50em; BORDER-LEFT:1pt; PADDING-RIGHT:0.50em\n}\n.prntblns{\nBORDER-TOP: 1pt; BORDER-RIGHT: 1pt; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse; BORDER-BOTTOM: 1pt; BORDER-LEFT: 1pt\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p\/>\n<p\/>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">ST. JOHN&#8217;S, Antigua<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 14, 2015<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Plans made by Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Officials to welcome more flights from more airlines and tour operators around the world, upon completion of one of the largest and most modern airports in the <span class=\"xn-location\">Eastern Caribbean<\/span> have rapidly taken off. <\/p>\n<p>The <span class=\"xn-location\">Antigua and Barbuda<\/span> Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Asot Michael, and Tourism Officials, welcomed a fourth airline into the destination, just three months after the opening of the new terminal at the V.C. Bird International Airport. <\/p>\n<p>Seaborne Airlines launched its non-stop service between their hub in <span class=\"xn-location\">San Juan&#8217;s<\/span> Luis Munoz Marin International Airport and <span class=\"xn-location\">Antigua<\/span> today with a 34 seat Saab 340 aircraft. The inaugural flight departed <span class=\"xn-location\">San Juan<\/span> at <span class=\"xn-chron\">12:45 pm<\/span>, and arrived into <span class=\"xn-location\">Antigua<\/span> at <span class=\"xn-chron\">2:20 pm<\/span>. <\/p>\n<p>Seaborne Airline Officials, Mr. <span class=\"xn-person\">Hector Montanez<\/span> &#8211; Director of Business Development &amp; Marketing, Mr. <span class=\"xn-person\">Fernando Vazquez<\/span> &#8211; Director of Airports, and Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Officials, Mrs. <span class=\"xn-person\">Paula Frederick-Hunte<\/span> &#8211; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Investment, Economic Development &amp; Energy, and Ms. <span class=\"xn-person\">Shirlene Nibbs<\/span> &#8211; Tourism Consultant for the Tourism Ministry were onboard the flight.<\/p>\n<p\/>\n<p\/>\n<p\/>\n<p>In welcoming the new carrier, Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Asot Michael called Seaborne Airlines, &#8220;the largest regional operator in the <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean<\/span>.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The entrance of Seaborne, provides passengers with one additional option for travelling to <span class=\"xn-location\">Antigua and Barbuda<\/span>, quicker and more conveniently. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As a regional hub, the more modern V.C. Bird International Airport, was extremely appealing and advantageous to Seaborne as they seek to expand their services throughout the wider <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean<\/span>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Commenting on the inaugurals held to date, the Minister said, &#8220;Our mandate is to grow airlift and to enhance our existing strategic positioning.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;JetBlue&#8217;s launch into <span class=\"xn-location\">Antigua and Barbuda<\/span> earlier in December, and today&#8217;s arrival of Seaborne, is especially significant, due to the codeshare agreement signed between the two airlines in October. What this codeshare means to the everyday traveler is that they will be able to travel from JetBlue serviced territories in <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span>, to <span class=\"xn-location\">Antigua<\/span> seamlessly, with one ticket, one check-in and reliable baggage transfer.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>Seaborne&#8217;s partnership with JetBlue Airways, as well as Air Europa, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, and United Airlines, means that, the airline can provide connections for passengers from thirty-three other destinations in the Americas as well as in <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span>, into <span class=\"xn-location\">Antigua and Barbuda<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are excited to introduce <span class=\"xn-location\">Antigua<\/span> as the 17<sup>th<\/sup> airport served by Seaborne Airlines; the fastest growing airline in the <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean<\/span>,&#8221; said Seaborne CEO and President <span class=\"xn-person\">Gary Foss<\/span>. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I am confident that our customers throughout the region will benefit from Seaborne&#8217;s unmatched customer service commitment, low fares and connectivity to our airline partners.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Flights from <span class=\"xn-location\">Antigua<\/span> to <span class=\"xn-location\">San Juan<\/span> depart at <span class=\"xn-chron\">3:05 pm<\/span> and arrive at <span class=\"xn-chron\">4:40 pm<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>V.C. Bird International Airport&#8217;s growing portfolio of passenger airlines maintains <span class=\"xn-location\">Antigua and Barbuda&#8217;s<\/span> position as a major hub in the <span class=\"xn-location\">Eastern Caribbean<\/span>. <\/p>\n<p><b>About Seaborne Airlines <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Seaborne Airlines has been operating in the <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean<\/span> for over 23 years, carrying approximately 3 million customers safely. With over 1,500 monthly departures to 17 airports, Seaborne serves <span class=\"xn-location\">San Juan&#8217;s<\/span> Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, St. Thomas airport and Seaplane base, St. Croix airport and Seaplane base, <span class=\"xn-location\">Anguilla<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Antigua<\/span>, Tortola, <span class=\"xn-location\">Dominica<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Martinique<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Guadeloupe<\/span>, Saint Martin, <span class=\"xn-location\">St. Kitts<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Nevis<\/span>, La Romana, <span class=\"xn-location\">Punta Cana<\/span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">Santo Domingo<\/span>. All flights operate with two pilots and two engines under Federal Air Regulation Part 121, the strictest code of the US Federal Air Regulation governing air travel.<\/p>\n<p><b>Schedule effective <span class=\"xn-chron\">December 13, 2015<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"1\" class=\"prntblns\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Dep. Airport <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Arr. Airport <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Dep. Time <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Arr. 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The largest of the Leeward Islands, <span class=\"xn-location\">Antigua &amp; Barbuda<\/span> comprises 108-square miles. The 365 white and pink sand beaches, one for every day of the year, are just the beginning of the treasures that await visitors. <span class=\"xn-location\">Antigua&#8217;s<\/span> rich history and spectacular topography provide a variety of popular sightseeing opportunities. Nelson&#8217;s Dockyard, the only remaining example of a Georgian fort commissioned by the British in 1755, is perhaps the most renowned landmark. Betty&#8217;s Hope, built in 1674, is the site of one of the first full-scale sugar plantations on <span class=\"xn-location\">Antigua<\/span>, and offers a chance to step back into time by visiting the restored mills. 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JOHN&#8217;S, Antigua<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 14, 2015<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Plans made by Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Officials to welcome more flights from more airlines and tour operators around the world, upon completion of one of the largest and most modern airports in the <span class=\"xn-location\">Eastern Caribbean<\/span> have rapidly taken off. <\/p>\n<p>The <span class=\"xn-location\">Antigua and Barbuda<\/span> Minister of Tourism, the Hon. 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