The sun-kissed shores of Antigua and Barbuda performed host to a momentous event as Silver Airways, America’s premier impartial regional airline, unveiled its new service connecting San Juan, Puerto Rico, to the V.C Fowl Worldwide Airport in Antigua.
The launch of this service, strategically timed for the festive holidays and the graduation of the 2024 Winter Season, marked a major milestone within the area’s aviation panorama.
Inaugural festivities: From Puerto Rico to Antigua
The celebrations commenced in Puerto Rico, the place the inaugural flight took flight from the Luis Munoz Marin Worldwide Airport.
Charmaine Spencer, Director of Tourism for the Caribbean Market and Latin America on the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, joined forces with Silver Airways’ Head of Caribbean Operations, Wayne Carby, and Digital Advertising Coordinator Isabella Wolter to ceremoniously kick off this thrilling new route.
Water cannon salute and heat antiguan welcome
Because the Silver Airways plane touched down on Antiguan soil, it acquired a conventional water cannon salute, setting the stage for a heat Antiguan welcome.
Passengers and crew disembarked to the sounds of cultural performers and attractive culinary choices, embodying the wealthy cultural tapestry of Antigua and Barbuda.
Ribbon-cutting and VIP reception
On the V.C. Fowl Worldwide Airport’s VIP Lounge, Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation, and Funding, Charles Fernandez, presided over a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a grand welcome reception for the airline.
Talking on the occasion, Minister Fernandez emphasised the significance of Silver Airways’ presence, stating, that Silver Airways is a long-awaited welcomed addition, as they put together for a busy winter season.
Silver Airways’ CEO shares enthusiasm
Silver Airways’ Chief Government Officer, Steve Rossum, expressed his delight on the reintroduction of Silver Airways service into Antigua.
He highlighted the importance of this transfer, stating, “We’re delighted to announce the re-initiation of Silver Airways service into Antigua.”
“We’re returning to the pleasant island of Antigua after a few years, with service beforehand supplied by our sister airline Seaborne Airways, and we’re so excited to be again in paradise with a more recent, extra fashionable fleet of ATR plane,” he added.
“This new service expands our presence within the Caribbean and can supply extra connectivity and alternatives with our companion airways and supply our passengers with secure, dependable, and customer-friendly service to their journey vacation spot,” Rossum mentioned.
Enhancing Regional Connectivity
Along with serving Antigua, this new route will even present seamless connections to Silver’s intensive community all through the Caribbean and locations in the US and worldwide by way of Silver’s codeshare and interline ticketing companions.
Operations to Antigua can be obtainable 4 instances per week beginning November 16, 2023, utilizing the ATR-42 plane.
Flight schedule
Silver Airways will function flights from San Juan (SJU) to Antigua (ANU) on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday.
The return route from Antigua (ANU) to San Juan (SJU) will function on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, guaranteeing handy choices for vacationers desperate to discover the tropical paradise of Antigua and its surrounding locations.
