Basseterre, St. Kitts (18 December 2025) — St. Kitts reached a brand new milestone in regional accessibility right now because it welcomed the inaugural interCaribbean Airways flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU). The arrival was celebrated with a welcome ceremony on the Kayan Jet non-public terminal, the place authorities officers, tourism stakeholders, and airline executives gathered to mark the graduation of this strategic air bridge.
The brand new twice-weekly service is a key element of the vacation spot’s technique to diversify its tourism arrivals. By establishing this continuous hyperlink, St. Kitts is now positioned to seize a bigger share of the Puerto Rican market whereas concurrently simplifying the journey for worldwide vacationers connecting by San Juan from main cities in america and Europe.
The Hon. Marsha T. Henderson, Minister of Tourism, expressed her sentiments concerning the transformative nature of this new route:
“This service offers a direct continuous hyperlink for our Puerto Rican vacationers, recognizing the deep cultural and financial significance of this regional market. By using San Juan as a vital strategic hub, we will now seamlessly seize visitors from main long-haul carriers throughout North America and Europe.”
Minister Henderson famous that the “airlift oxygen” supplied by this connection is important for the expansion of native companies. She emphasised that the elevated circulate of tourists would straight profit the vacation spot’s entrepreneurs, from taxi operators and restaurateurs to the cultural ambassadors who outline the Kittitian expertise.
Kelly Fontenelle, CEO of the St. Kitts Tourism Authority, echoed these sentiments, specializing in the robust basis of the partnership with the airline:
“Right now marks a significant second for our vacation spot as we welcome the inaugural interCaribbean Airways service from San Juan, Puerto Rico. This route represents greater than a brand new addition to our airlift. It displays a shared dedication to strengthening regional connectivity thoughtfully and virtually.”
Ms. Fontenelle additional elaborated on the collective effort required to carry this service to fruition, thanking the airport companions and frontline tourism groups. She highlighted that the purpose stays to offer vacationers with probably the most environment friendly entry doable, permitting them extra time to immerse themselves within the heat and distinctive tradition of St. Kitts.
Talking on the provider’s dedication to the area, Lyndon Gardnier, Chairman of interCaribbean Airways, underscored the broader mission of the airline:
“Right now, we add one other bridge throughout the Caribbean Sea. This nonstop service between San Juan and St. Kitts connects two extraordinary locations in simply over an hour – opening new alternatives for households, companies, and vacationers throughout the area. Our partnership with St. Kitts and Nevis continues to develop stronger. In March, we proudly devoted the ‘Spirit of St. Kitts and Nevis’ plane with Prime Minister Drew and the Cupboard standing alongside us. Right now’s inaugural flight is the subsequent chapter of that story. I need to thank Minister Henderson, the St. Kitts Tourism Authority, and the Authorities of St. Kitts and Nevis for his or her assist. Collectively, we’re connecting the area – one island, one partnership, one imaginative and prescient at a time.”
The flight schedule presents extremely handy connections to and from the US market, in addition to enhanced regional journey inside the Japanese Caribbean.
- Flight JY643 will depart San Juan for St. Kitts on Friday and Monday at 17:20, arriving at 18:30.
- The return flight, JY644, will depart St. Kitts for San Juan on Thursday and Sunday at 08:30, arriving at 09:40.
The flight time is roughly 70 minutes. Tickets can be found for reserving at interCaribbean.com.
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