British Airways is extending its daily winter service between London Gatwick and Antigua beyond March to the end of April, adding more than 3,000 seats.
The extension follows an 11% increase in UK visitors – to more than 53,000 – between January and August, compared to the same period last year.
The extra flights will increase the island’s accessibility during the spring, including for Antigua Sailing Week from 21-25 April.
CEO of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority Colin James hailed the extension as a ‘significant development’ which ‘reflects the strength of the UK market’.
“The additional seats will reinforce our position as an important Caribbean gateway and regional connectivity hub,” he added.
“It is testament to the work of our team and a strong vote of confidence in Antigua and Barbuda. Crucially, it will deliver benefits across our tourism economy and create further opportunities for the wider sector.”
Cherrie Osborne, Director of Tourism UK and Europe for the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, said: “We look forward to working with British Airways and our travel trade partners to maximise the capacity, convert demand into bookings and showcase the diversity of experiences that make Antigua and Barbuda such a special destination.”
In addition to the daily winter service, British Airways flies five times per week from May to the end of October.
