Condor Airways, a provider connecting Europe and the Caribbean, is gearing as much as reintroduce its weekly service between Antigua and Barbuda and Germany later this yr.
The announcement comes as a big enhance for the tourism sector of Antigua and Barbuda, promising enhanced accessibility for European vacationers.
ABTA announcement sparks optimism
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) unveiled this improvement on Tuesday, following a fruitful dialogue with Condor in the course of the Worldwide Tourism Market (ITB) held in Berlin.
Colin C James, the Chief Government Officer of ABTA, expressed optimism relating to the return of Condor flights, contemplating it a constructive indicator for the area’s tourism panorama.
Strategic significance of Condor flights
James highlighted the strategic significance of the German-speaking market, rating because the second most vital European marketplace for Antigua and Barbuda.
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The direct flight service is perceived as a pivotal gateway, facilitating entry from central Europe to the scenic Caribbean vacation spot.
Collaborative efforts for achievement
Acknowledging the collaborative efforts, James credited numerous companions, together with Elite Island Resorts, Royalton, and Caribbean Seaside Cottage, representing a consortium of 10 properties in Antigua.
Moreover, assist from the crusing fraternity, significantly KH+P and Crusing Classics, is predicted to contribute to the success of the initiative.
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James emphasised the collective endeavor and powerful partnerships as key drivers for reinforcing customer numbers.
Flight particulars and schedule
Commencing from November 5, 2024, and concluding on Might 6, 2025, the service will function between Frankfurt, Germany, and Antigua’s V.C Chicken Worldwide Airport. Condor plans to deploy its newest Airbus A330-900 plane, boasting a capability of 310 passengers, for this route.
The airline goals to conduct 27 rotations to Antigua, with a stopover in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
Advertising and marketing endeavors and reserving betails
ABTA revealed complete gross sales and advertising and marketing initiatives to boost consciousness of the flight service.
Reserving for the anticipated service is scheduled to start on March 7, offering vacationers an early alternative to safe their seats for an enriching Caribbean expertise.
