American Airlines has launched regular flights to Norman B. Saunders International Airport (XSC) in South Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands, marking its 42nd airport in the Caribbean. The new route aims to meet growing demand for exotic destinations.The route is operated by Envoy Air, the airline’s regional subsidiary, using 76-seat Embraer 175 aircraft. There are two weekly flights—on Wednesdays and Saturdays—departing from Miami International Airport (MIA), offering a total of 304 seats per week.During the inauguration, Tourism Minister Zhavargo Jolly, a native of South Caicos, emphasized the symbolic value of this direct air service, considering it part of a broader effort for the island’s economic and social revitalization.The launch had originally been scheduled for February but was delayed due to certification processes at the local airport.South Caicos Airport features a 1,824-meter runway and a small terminal. It currently offers flights to Providenciales (PLS) and Grand Turk (JAGS) via interCaribbean and Caicos Express Airways. The terminal is located approximately 2.4 kilometers from Cockburn Harbour, the island’s most populous town.With this addition, South Caicos joins the 41 weekly frequencies American Airlines already operates in Providenciales, connecting to cities such as Charlotte (CLT), Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Philadelphia (PHL), and Miami, as well as seasonal routes to Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD), and New York (JFK). These operations use Airbus A321, A321neo, Boeing 737-800, and Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.<h3>American Airlines in the Caribbean</h3>American Airlines has the largest network of routes in the Caribbean among U.S. carriers, operating in 42 destinations, according to Cirium. Its passenger profile includes a mix of U.S. tourists and Caribbean residents with ties to the United States.Given that several Caribbean airports have infrastructure limitations for aircraft like the Boeing 737 and A319, the airline has increased the use of regional jets such as the Embraer 175, which is adapted for shorter runways. Envoy Air, which operates this fleet, has 125 E175s and 43 E170s, with Miami serving as the fourth-largest base for this aircraft type.<figure class="image"><img src="https://aviacionlinecdn.eleco.com.ar/media/2025/03/red_de_destinos_de_american_airlines_en_el_caribe.png" alt="Red de destinos de American Airlines en el Caribe"></figure>According to Cirium, 60.8% of American Airlines' Caribbean flights depart from Miami, followed by Charlotte (18%) and Dallas/Fort Worth (6.8%). Puerto Rico and Haiti are not currently listed, the latter due to a temporary suspension of its routes.• Anguilla: The Valley (AXA) • Antigua &amp; Barbuda: Saint John (ANU) • Aruba: Oranjestad (AUA) • Bahamas: Freeport (FPO), George Town (GGT), Governor's Harbour (GHB), Marsh Harbour (MHH), Nassau (NAS), and North Eleuthera (ELH) • Barbados: Bridgetown (BGI) • Bermuda (BDA) • Bonaire: Kralendijk (BON) • Cuba: Camagüey (CMW), Holguín (HOG), Havana (HAV), Santa Clara (SNU), Santiago de Cuba (SCU), and Varadero • Curaçao: Willemstad (CUR) • Dominica: Roseau (DOM) • Grenada: St. George (GND) • Guadeloupe: Point-à-Pitre (PTP) • Cayman Islands: Grand Cayman (GCM) • Turks and Caicos Islands: Providenciales (PLS) and South Caicos (XSC) • British Virgin Islands: Tortola (EIS) • U.S. Virgin Islands: St. Thomas (STT) and Saint Croix (STX) • Jamaica: Kingston (KIN), Montego Bay (MBJ), and Ocho Rios (OCJ) • Martinique: Fort-de-France (FDF) • Dominican Republic: La Romana (LRM), Puerto Plata (POP), Punta Cana (PUJ), Santiago de los Caballeros (STI), and Santo Domingo/Las Américas (SDQ) • St. Maarten: Philipsburg (SXM) • Saint Kitts and Nevis: Basseterre (SKB) • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Kingstown (SVD) • Saint Lucia: Vieux Fort (UVF) • Trinidad and Tobago: Port of Spain (POS)New destinations like Tobago and Barbuda may be added in the future, as both airports have undergone infrastructure expansions aimed at attracting new airlines.

American Airlines adds its 42nd destination in the Caribbean

Spirit Airlines has announced a new direct flight between New Orleans and Tegucigalpa, operating twice a week. This will be the airline’s second route to the Honduran capital, complementing its existing service from Fort Lauderdale.With this addition, New Orleans becomes the fifth U.S. city with direct flights to Tegucigalpa, joining routes operated by:<ul><li>United Airlines (from Houston-Intercontinental)</li><li>American Airlines (from Dallas/Fort Worth and Miami)</li><li>Spirit Airlines (from Fort Lauderdale)</li></ul><h3>Flight Schedule: New Orleans (MSY) – Tegucigalpa (XPL)</h3>Launch Date: May 8, 2025<ul><li>Flight NK 747: MSY 09:30 AM – XPL 11:00 AM (Thursdays and Sundays)</li><li>Flight NK 748: XPL 12:10 PM – MSY 03:50 PM (Thursdays and Sundays)</li></ul>The service will be operated with Airbus A320 aircraft, featuring 176 seats. Fares start at $119 per one-way trip.

Spirit Airlines to Launch Direct Flights Between New Orleans and Tegucigalpa

JetBlue is expanding its Central American connectivity with the launch of a nonstop service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and San Pedro Sula (SAP), Honduras. According to the National Airport Service (SAN), JetBlue will become the fifth U.S. airline and the seventh overall to operate flights between Honduras and the United States.<h3>Flight Schedule: New York (JFK) – San Pedro Sula (SAP)</h3><ul><li>Service launch: June 12, 2025</li><li>Schedule:<ul><li>JFK 19:29 – SAP 22:20 (daily flights)</li><li>SAP 23:26 – JFK 05:59 (daily flights)</li></ul></li><li>Aircraft: Airbus A320 with 156 seats</li></ul>This new route aims to serve VFR travelers (visiting friends and relatives) and boost tourism in Honduras.<h3>Incentives for JetBlue’s Operation in Honduras</h3>To support JetBlue’s entry into the Honduran market, the airline will receive a $150,000 marketing incentive for the first six months of operation. Additionally, for two years, JetBlue will be exempt from various airport service fees, including jet bridge usage, runway lighting, and nighttime operations."We are extremely pleased with JetBlue’s confirmation, as it expands air travel options to Honduras from a key destination and will contribute to the local economy while strengthening connections with the Honduran community in New York," said Ricardo Martínez, Executive Secretary of SAN.<h3>Airlines Operating Between San Pedro Sula and the U.S.</h3><h4>American Airlines</h4><ul><li>Miami: Daily flights</li></ul><h4>Avianca</h4><ul><li>New York-JFK: Three weekly flights (seasonal route)</li></ul><h4>Delta Air Lines</h4><ul><li>Atlanta: Daily flights</li></ul><h4>Spirit Airlines</h4><ul><li>Fort Lauderdale: Daily flights</li><li>Houston-Intercontinental: Daily flights</li><li>Orlando: Four weekly flights</li><li>New Orleans: Three weekly flights</li></ul><h4>United Airlines</h4><ul><li>Houston-Intercontinental: Daily flights</li><li>Newark: One weekly flight (seasonal route)</li></ul><section class="noteSuggested" data-id="35711" data-title="You might be interested"></section>

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<a href="https://www.aircaraibes.com">Air Caraïbes</a>, the airline of the groupe Dubreuil, received its fourth Airbus A350-1000, consolidating its widebody fleet. The delivery took place at Airbus facilities in Toulouse (TLS). The aircraft subsequently performed a ferry flight to Paris/Orly (ORY), where it will be deployed on its two highest-demand routes: Pointe-à-Pitre (PTP), Fort-de-France (FDF), and occasionally to Punta Cana (PUJ).
Like the rest of its A350-1000s, the aircraft registered as F-HAJP is configured with 24 seats in business class (Madras), 45 in premium economy (Caraïbes), and 360 in economy (Soleil), totaling 429 seats. The Caribbean airline&#8217;s widebody fleet consists of two A330-300s, three A350-900s, and four A350-1000s, all based at Orly to connect with the French Caribbean.
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<h3>Air Caraïbes routes operated with widebody aircraft</h3>
The airline connects eight destinations from the Paris airport:
<ul>
<li>Cancún (CUN), 3 weekly flights.</li>
<li>Cayenne (CAY), between 4-7 weekly flights.</li>
<li>Fort-de-France (FDF), between 7-14 weekly flights.</li>
<li>Pointe-à-Pitre (PTP), between 7-18 weekly flights.</li>
<li>Port-au-Prince (PAP), 1 weekly flight.</li>
<li>Punta Cana (PUJ), 2-7 weekly flights.</li>
<li>Santo Domingo/Las Américas (SDQ), 1 weekly flight.</li>
<li>San Salvador (ZSA), Bahamas, 1 weekly flight.</li>
</ul>
Additionally, the airline complements <a href="https://aviacionline.com/2024/11/air-caraibes-recibio-un-nuevo-atr-72-600/">these routes with its four ATR 72-600s</a>, connecting destinations such as St. Barthelemy (SBH), San Martin (SFG), and other islands within Martinique and Guadeloupe.

Air Caraïbes receives fourth Airbus A350-1000 to strengthen its widebody fleet

<a href="https://www.flyliat20.com/">LIAT 2020</a>, the new version of the airline, continues expanding after its return, adding new routes in the Caribbean and recovering destinations from the defunct LIAT (1974) Ltd.
On November 19, it arrived in South America with flights to Georgetown (GEO), Guyana, and on November 29 to Tortola (EIS) in the British Virgin Islands. On December 19 and 20, it will fly to Port of Spain (POS), Trinidad and Tobago, and Kingston (KIN), Jamaica, respectively.
LIAT 2020 started flying in April 2024, with a 70% stake by the Nigerian airline Air Peace and the remaining 30% in the hands of the Antigua &amp; Barbuda government. The African airline has invested around USD 65 million in LIAT, while the Caribbean country contributed USD 20 million.
The airline stands out for offering a full onboard service, with snacks and drinks served free of charge, which is uncommon on regional flights.
<h4>More aircraft for LIAT</h4>
LIAT 2020 began operations with two Embraer ERJ 145LR (5N-BVD and 5N-BXG), which were part of the regional fleet of Air Peace. In November, it added its third ERJ 145 (5N-BUV), and next week it will add three ATR 42-600 from the former LIAT.
The Antigua and Barbuda government emphasized that it would pay US$12.1 million into an escrow account for the acquisition of other aircraft owned by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), based in Barbados.
Among the company&#8217;s ambitious plans is to expand to the United States, with a Boeing 737-500 scheduled to operate to Miami (MIA). The Antigua and Barbuda government seeks to negotiate open skies and update an Air Services Agreement (ASA) to allow operations in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the U.S. mainland.
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<h4>Routes and destinations for January 2025</h4>
Currently, LIAT 2020 connects twelve Caribbean destinations such as Antigua, Barbados, Dominica, British Virgin Islands, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Maarten, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Kitts &amp; Nevis, and Trinidad and Tobago. It also plans to expand to Barbuda and Santo Domingo/Las Américas (SDQ).
<ul>
<li>From Antigua &amp; Barbuda
<ul>
<li>Barbados (BGI), 2 weekly flights.</li>
<li>Dominica (DOM), 3 weekly flights.</li>
<li>Georgetown (GEO), Guyana; 2 weekly flights.</li>
<li>Kingston (KIN), Jamaica; one weekly flight, (starts December 20).</li>
<li>Port of Spain (POS), Trinidad and Tobago; one weekly flight, (starts December 19).</li>
<li>Basseterre (SKB), Saint Kitts and Nevis; one weekly flight.</li>
<li>Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVD), 3 weekly flights.</li>
<li>St. Maarten (SXM), 2 weekly flights.</li>
<li>Saint Lucia (SLU), 2 weekly flights.</li>
<li>Tortola (EIS), British Virgin Islands; 2 weekly flights.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>From Barbados:
<ul>
<li>Dominica, between one and two weekly flights.</li>
<li>Grenada (GND), one weekly flight.</li>
<li>Georgetown, Guyana; 3 weekly flights.</li>
<li>Saint Lucia, one weekly flight.</li>
<li>Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, between one and two weekly flights.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>From Saint Lucia
<ul>
<li>Grenada, one weekly flight.</li>
<li>Dominica, one weekly flight.</li>
<li>Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, one weekly flight.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>From Saint Vincent and the Grenadines:
<ul>
<li>Dominica, one weekly flight.</li>
<li>Grenada, between one and two weekly flights.</li>
<li>Tortola, one weekly flight.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>From Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis:
<ul>
<li>St. Maarten, one weekly flight.</li>
<li>Tortola, British Virgin Islands; 1 weekly flight.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>From St. Maarten
<ul>
<li>Tortola, one weekly flight.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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LIAT 2020 Launches South American Routes and Expands Fleet with ATR and ERJ Aircraft

<a href="https://www.flyzair.com/">Z Air</a>, based in Curaçao, will receive it&#8217;s first Embraer ERJ 145, aiming to operate on the most distant destinations in its network and add new routes in the future. A second ERJ is currently undergoing maintenance and painting. In July 2024, the company announced that it would add two Embraer ERJ 140s and open a connection to Medellín/Rionegro (MDE) and St. Marteen (SXM). The current fleet of three Saab 340Bs will focus on the Dutch Caribbean (Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao) and Barranquilla (BAQ), Colombia.
This decision came after the cessation of operations of Jetair Caribbean in June 2024, which stopped flying to Jamaica, St. Maarten, Colombia, and Suriname. The ERJ 140, with a capacity for 44 passengers and a range of 3,044 kilometers, will allow Z Air to access the destinations of the defunct airline, such as Jamaica, Haiti, and St. Maarten.
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«Exciting times await us as our first Embraer 140 is nearing completion and is being prepared to join Z Air&#8217;s fleet! This marks a significant milestone as we prepare to enhance connectivity and service from the ABC islands to the broader region,” the company noted on LinkedIn.
The ERJs will also allow the replacement of the Saab 340Bs, enabling an increase in flights within the Dutch Caribbean after the reduction of airport fees from USD 36 to USD 15, which is expected to boost demand that the current fleet cannot sustain.
<h4>The current state of Z Air</h4>
Z Air has been modernizing its fleet. In 2021, it acquired three Saab 340B aircraft with a capacity for 34 passengers, used for regular and charter operations in the Caribbean, South America, and Central America. Additionally, it operates two Learjets for air ambulance services.
Currently, Z Air operates flights to Aruba (AUA), Bonaire (BON), Curaçao (CUR), Medellín/Rionegro (MDE), and Barranquilla (BAQ), Colombia, with the following frequencies:
<ul>
<li>From Curaçao:
<ul>
<li>Aruba: 8-15 flights per week</li>
<li>Barranquilla: one flight per week</li>
<li>Bonaire: 24 flights per week</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>From Bonaire:
<ul>
<li>Barranquilla: one flight per week</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>From Aruba:
<ul>
<li>Bonaire: 3 flights per week</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

From Saab to Embraer: Z Air’s Fleet Modernization and Route Expansion Plans

<a href="https://www.aerolineas.com.ar/">Aerolíneas Argentinas</a> will maintain its new routes from Tucumán (TUC) and Rosario (ROS) to Punta Cana (PUJ), Dominican Republic, throughout the year. The update was observed in the reservation system, along with frequency increases from Córdoba to the Caribbean.
The new schedule will provide ten weekly flights between Punta Cana and Argentina year-round, not including additional frequencies during the summer season.
The route from Córdoba was inaugurated on September 13 with two weekly flights, which will increase to four per week from January to March 2025. However, starting in April, it will reduce to three weekly flights instead of two. All operations will use Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft configured for 170 passengers.
On the other hand, Rosario and Tucumán to Punta Cana will begin on January 3 and 5, 2025, respectively, and were initially planned to run until March 2025. However, the new schedule reveals they will operate year-round with one weekly flight on a Boeing 737 MAX 8.
According to the Cirium platform, in 2025 Aerolíneas Argentinas is expected to offer 245,140 seats to Punta Cana, representing a 92.5% increase compared to 2024.
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<h4>Flight schedule for Aerolíneas Argentinas to Punta Cana in 2025</h4>
Córdoba-Punta Cana, with an annual offer of 57,460 seats.
<ul>
<li>Flight AR 1326 COR 14:45 &#8211; 21:35 PUJ / Monday, Thursday, and Saturday (year-round).</li>
<li>Flight AR 1326 COR 14:30 &#8211; 21:20 PUJ / Wednesday (from January 1 to March 26).</li>
<li>Flight AR 1327 PUJ 22:50 &#8211; 07:45 (+1) COR / Monday, Thursday, and Saturday (year-round).</li>
<li>Flight AR 1327 PUJ 22:35 &#8211; 07:30 (+1) COR / Wednesday (from January 1 to March 26).</li>
</ul>
Rosario &#8211; Punta Cana, with an offer of 17,680 seats in 2025.
<ul>
<li>Flight AR 1348 TUC 15:10 &#8211; 22:20 / Friday.</li>
<li>Flight AR 1349 PUJ 23:35 &#8211; 08:45 (+1) / Friday.</li>
</ul>
Tucumán &#8211; Punta Cana, with an offer of 17,680 seats in 2025.
<ul>
<li>Flight AR TUC 16:15 &#8211; 22:30 PUJ / Sunday.</li>
<li>Flight AR PUJ 23:45 &#8211; 08:15 (+1) TUC / Sunday.</li>
</ul>
Buenos Aires/Ezeiza &#8211; Punta Cana, offering 152,320 seats in 2025 with Airbus A330-200.
<ul>
<li>Flight AR 1324 EZE 02:00 &#8211; 09:00 PUJ / Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday (year-round).</li>
<li>Flight AR 1324 EZE 02:00 &#8211; 09:00 PUJ / Friday and Sunday (January to March).</li>
<li>Flight AR 1325 PUJ 11:00 &#8211; 19:55 EZE / Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday (year-round).</li>
<li>Flight AR 1325 PUJ 11:00 &#8211; 19:55 EZE / Friday and Sunday (January to March).</li>
</ul>
According to the National Civil Aviation Administration (ANAC), as of 2024, Aerolíneas Argentinas has transported 81,741 passengers to Punta Cana, with an occupancy rate of 94% from Buenos Aires and 70% from Córdoba.
According to the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism, between January and October 2024, the Caribbean country received 191,068 Argentine tourists, 27% of whom traveled on connecting flights with airlines such as Copa, Avianca, SKY, or LATAM.

New Year-Round Flights from Tucumán and Rosario to Punta Cana by Aerolíneas Argentinas

International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned about the deterioration of the runway at the Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport in Liberia, Guanacaste, urging the Costa Rican government «to promptly reactivate the rehabilitation project previously underway, as well as a short-, medium-, and long-term maintenance plan to ensure its proper functionality.»
Given that Liberia Airport is a key entry point for international travelers visiting Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, operational disruptions could negatively impact the local economy.
IATA points out that the runway&#8217;s deterioration has worsened over the past year, an issue the industry has repeatedly highlighted, partly due to heavy rains and delays in the previously planned rehabilitation work. The suspension of the works has not only complicated airline planning but also caused disruptions during the high season, when thousands of tourists, mainly from the United States and Canada, visit the region.
The association, representing over 300 airlines worldwide, also mentioned issues stemming from the sudden closure of the airport and its subsequent reopening. According to the organization, this decision led to flight diversions and cancellations, affecting scheduled itineraries and inconveniencing passengers.
«IATA reiterates its willingness to collaborate and establish an open communication channel with authorities to ensure that operations at the airport can be conducted safely, efficiently, and smoothly,» it concluded.
The network of international flights to Guanacaste includes the following routes:
<ul>
<li>American Airlines: Charlotte, Dallas/Fort Worth, New York/JFK, Miami, and Chicago O&#8217;Hare</li>
<li>Air Canada: Montreal and Toronto</li>
<li>Alaska Airlines: Los Angeles, Seattle, and San Francisco</li>
<li>JetBlue: Boston and New York/JFK</li>
<li>TUI: London/Gatwick</li>
<li>Southwest Airlines: Baltimore, Denver, and Houston/Hobby</li>
<li>WestJet: Calgary and Toronto</li>
<li>Delta Air Lines: Atlanta, Boston, and Minneapolis</li>
<li>Sun Country Airlines: Minneapolis</li>
<li>Air Transat: Montreal and Toronto</li>
<li>United Airlines: Denver, Newark, Los Angeles, Chicago O&#8217;Hare, and San Francisco</li>
<li>Sunwing: Montreal and Toronto</li>
<li>Edelweiss Air: Zurich</li>
</ul>
In 2023, the Guanacaste Airport, managed under concession by <a href="https://www.vinci-airports.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VINCI Airports</a>, handled 1.65 million passengers and recorded 18,386 aircraft movements.

Runway Issues at Guanacaste Airport: IATA Urges Costa Rica to Take Action

<a href="https://www.aircaraibes.com/">Air Caraïbes</a> received its fourth ATR 72-600, registered as F-OSIL, at the manufacturer’s facility in Toulouse/Blagnac (TLS), which will allow the airline to strengthen its presence in the French Caribbean.
F-OSIL is currently in Praia (RAI), Sal Island, on its delivery flight, after departing from Toulouse and making a stop in Gran Canaria (LPA). It will subsequently make stops in Fortaleza (FOR) and Cayenne (CAY) before arriving in Martinique.
The airline operates with four ATR 72-600 (F-OSIL, F-OSIT, F-OSIV, and F-OSIX), and the last time it received a turboprop was in December 2019. The aircraft primarily operate from Fort-de-France (FDF), Martinique, connecting with Saint Martin (SFG) and Pointe-à-Pitre (PTP), Guadeloupe, with 4 to 9 flights per day depending on the season.
«A proud moment for us today with the delivery of our new ATR 72-600 in Toulouse! This is a significant step forward for our regional fleet and our commitment to offering increasingly efficient and innovative services to our passengers,» stated Air Caraïbes on its LinkedIn account.
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<h4>Air Caraïbes&#8217; fleet and destinations</h4>
<a href="https://aviacionline.com/tag/air-caraibes/">Air Caraïbes</a> meets the demand between France and the French Caribbean with wide-body aircraft. According to the Cirium platform, the airline scheduled 1,969,788 seats across its network of destinations in 2024.
In addition to the ATRs, its fleet consists of one Airbus A330-200, two A330-300s, three A350-900s, and three A350-1000s, with one additional A350-1000 pending delivery. These aircraft are based at Paris Orly (ORY) and operate to:
<ul>
<li>Fort-de-France, 7 to 14 weekly flights.</li>
<li>Pointe-à-Pitre, 7 to 18 weekly flights.</li>
<li>Cayenne (CAY), French Guiana, 4 weekly flights.</li>
<li>Cancún (CUN), Mexico, 3 weekly flights.</li>
<li>Punta Cana (PUJ), Dominican Republic, 3 to 7 weekly flights.</li>
<li>San Salvador (ZSA), Bahamas, 1 weekly flight.</li>
<li>Santo Domingo/Las Américas, Dominican Republic, 1 weekly flight.</li>
</ul>
Frequencies vary by season.
Its main competitors between Guadeloupe, Martinique, and France are Air France and Corsair, although Air Caraïbes is the leading airline with a market share of 33.3% in terms of available seat-kilometers (ASK). Meanwhile, in the French Caribbean, it competes with Air Antilles, which recently resumed operations.

Air Caraïbes Bolsters Operations with New ATR 72-600 Addition

The Dominican airline <a href="https://aircentury.com/">Air Century</a>, founded in 1992 and based in Santo Domingo, has appointed Héctor Hernández as its new Commercial Director, marking a significant step in its strategy for expansion and strengthening in both current and potential markets.
This announcement comes at a key moment for the company, which aims to consolidate its presence in the charter and scheduled flight segment in the Caribbean. Hernández, with over 20 years of experience in the tourism industry, is recognized for his ability to develop competitive commercial strategies and lead teams in challenging environments.
According to Carlos Jiménez, Executive Vice President of Air Century, the new Commercial Director will bring a focus on innovation, customer satisfaction, and exceptional service in the industry. “The focus of his management will be aimed at enhancing our connectivity and strategic presence in current and potential markets, with a firm commitment to excellence and sustainable growth,” Jiménez stated.
Hernández’s appointment coincides with the recent presentation of the new <a href="https://aviacionline.com/2024/11/el-nuevo-gulfstream-iv-sp-de-air-century-fue-presentado-en-la-world-travel-expo/">Gulfstream IV-SP during the World Travel Expo (WTE)</a> in Miami Beach, a key event where the airline showcased its fleet of aircraft intended for the private and group travel market.
Air Century’s participation in such international events aims to attract new customers and establish strategic alliances to strengthen its charter flight division. The airline has a diverse fleet that includes, in addition to the Gulfstream IV-SP, aircraft such as the CRJ200, with a capacity for 50 passengers, and models like the Jetstream 31 and Cessna Citation VII, ideal for various needs ranging from corporate travel to transporting sports teams.
It also offers private catering services tailored to the preferences of its clients, highlighting its focus on personalized service. “Our goal is to attract new customers, highlight the features of our Gulfstream GIV, and establish ourselves as leaders in private flights in the Caribbean,” commented Farah Kasse, Commercial Agent for the charter division.
<h4>Operations and future vision</h4>
Air Century operates scheduled flights from La Isabela and Punta Cana airports to key destinations in the Caribbean, such as Havana, Santiago de Cuba, Sint Maarten, Aruba, and Curacao. These routes complement its charter flight offerings, which have experienced steady growth in recent years.
The leadership of Héctor Hernández, combined with the diversification of its fleet and active participation in international events like the WTE, positions Air Century to face the challenges of the sector and continue expanding its reach in the charter and scheduled flight markets.

Air Century Appoints Héctor Hernández as New Commercial Director to Boost Expansion

<a href="https://www.winair.sx/">WINAIR</a> inaugurated three new destinations in the Caribbean with Barbados (BGI), St. Lucia (SLU), and St. Vincent (SVD), increasing its network to 16 destinations in the region. It also increased frequencies on key routes.
The expansion of operations coincides with the addition of an ATR 42-500 and a De Havilland Twin Otter DHC 6-300, bringing its fleet to 3 ATR 42s and 5 Twin Otters.
«We are very pleased to provide passengers from St. Lucia, St. Vincent, and Barbados with connections via St. Maarten Airport to numerous destinations in the United States, Canada, and the rest of the world,» said Hans van de Velde, CEO of WINAIR. «This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team.»
In addition to the new destinations, WINAIR also connects St. Barthelemy (SBH), St. Eustatius (EUX), Tortola (EIS), Saba (SAB), Curaçao (CUR), St. Kitts (SKB), Antigua and Barbuda (ANU), Aruba (AUA), Dominica (DOM), Nevis (NEV), Bonaire (BON), and Fort-de-France (FDF).
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<h4>New WINAIR routes</h4>
<ul>
<li>St. Maarten (SXM) &#8211; Barbados (BGI) &#8211; Fort-de-France (FDF) / Mondays.</li>
<li>Fort-de-France &#8211; Barbados &#8211; St. Maarten / Fridays.</li>
<li>St. Maarten &#8211; St. Lucia (SLU) &#8211; Kingstown (SVD), St. Vincent and the Grenadines &#8211; St. Maarten / Tuesdays.</li>
<li>St. Maarten &#8211; Kingstown (SVD), St. Vincent and the Grenadines &#8211; St. Lucia &#8211; St. Maarten / Saturdays.</li>
<li>Barbados &#8211; Dominica (DOM) / Saturdays.</li>
</ul>
The company maintains <a href="https://aviacionline.com/2024/11/new-codeshare-agreement-connects-europe-to-the-caribbean-via-klm-and-winair/">codeshare agreements with KLM</a>, enabling new destinations to connect to Europe with a stop in St. Maarten.
<h4>New frequencies</h4>
<ul>
<li>Aruba &#8211; Curaçao / increased from 4 to 7 weekly flights with ATR 42.</li>
<li>Curaçao &#8211; St. Maarten / increased from 7 to 12 weekly flights with ATR 42.</li>
<li>St. Maarten &#8211; Tortola / increased from 16 to 21 weekly flights with ATR 42 / Twin Otter.</li>
<li>St. Maarten &#8211; St. Eustatius / increased from 21 to 28 weekly flights with Twin Otter.</li>
<li>St. Maarten &#8211; St. Barthelemy / increased from 75 to 192 weekly flights with Twin Otter.</li>
<li>St. Maarten &#8211; St. Kitts and Nevis / increased from 11 to 14 weekly flights with ATR 42 and Twin Otter.</li>
</ul>

WINAIR Launches New Routes and Enhances Connections in the Caribbean Region

<a style="font-size: inherit" href="https://aviacionline.com/tag/winair/">Winair</a> announced the reintroduction of its codeshare agreement with <a style="font-size: inherit" href="https://aviacionline.com/tag/klm-royal-dutch-airlines/">KLM</a>. This agreement facilitates connections on KLM flights to routes operated by Winair, including destinations such as St. Barths, Saba, St. Eustatius, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Tortola.
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With this agreement, travelers will have an integrated itinerary, booking flights from both airlines on a single ticket. The benefits include:
&#8211; Check-in at any KLM or Winair office. 
&#8211; Direct baggage transfer to the final destination. 
&#8211; Boarding passes for the entire journey issued in a single operation.
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<h4>Eastern Caribbean better connected to Europe with Winair and KLM</h4>
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The partnership strengthens the position of the Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) in St. Maarten as a key hub for travel in the northeastern Caribbean. Furthermore, it promotes tourism and connectivity by enabling travelers from Europe and other regions to access destinations in the Caribbean more easily.
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KLM operates flights to the Dutch Antilles with up to three daily flights, divided into St. Maarten (5 weekly flights), Aruba (7 weekly flights), and Curaçao (8 weekly flights). Winair serves 16 destinations in the Eastern Caribbean, operated with five Twin Otters and three ATR 42-500 aircraft.
Hans van de Velde, CEO of Winair, emphasized: “This collaboration with KLM, one of the world’s leading airlines, reflects their trust in Winair’s safety, reliability, and service. We are proud to offer our customers this level of convenience and connectivity.”
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New Codeshare Agreement Connects Europe to the Caribbean via KLM and Winair

The Dutch Caribbean Cooperation of Airports (DCCA) announced a measure to reduce the Passenger Facility Charges (PFC) for inter-island flights from the ABC Islands <a href="https://aviacionline.com/tag/aruba/">Aruba</a>, Bonaire, and Curaçao. This initiative, aimed at strengthening regional connectivity and making travel more accessible, aligns with the DCCA&#8217;s Joint Strategic Plan.
Starting in January 2025, the PFC for flights between these islands will be reduced from USD 36 to USD 15 per passenger, directly impacting the final ticket prices offered by local airlines. Implementation will be gradual, beginning in January in Curaçao and Bonaire and in February in Aruba. The high-traffic route between Aruba and Curaçao will be among the most benefited by this adjustment.
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This decision is the result of two years of research on price elasticity for inter-island travel. A study conducted in 2023 concluded that lower fees would stimulate passenger demand. This analysis was presented during the 2023 DCCA Congress and served as the basis for the adjustment. Additionally, a pilot project in Sint Maarten, featuring reduced fees for routes to Saba and Statia, demonstrated that day trips could become more accessible with adjusted rates.
DCCA President Jonny Andersen highlighted that “airports are more than just gateways; they are vital connections that bring our islands closer. By reducing the PFC, we aim to make inter-island travel more affordable, foster unity among our communities, and support regional economic growth”.
<h4>Flights between Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao</h4>
The DCCA reported that three companies operating between the islands will benefit: Divi Divi Air, Z Air, and Winair, using aircraft ranging from 9 to 45 seats. According to the Cirium platform, the three airlines combined operate up to 300 flights weekly between Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao, which will represent over 325,000 seats in 2024.
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Divi Divi Air** with **Twin Otter DHC 6 and Britten Islander 
&#8211; Curaçao &#8211; Aruba: 45 weekly flights. 
&#8211; Curaçao &#8211; Bonaire: 71 weekly flights.
Z Air with Saab 340: 
&#8211; Curaçao &#8211; Aruba: 8–15 weekly flights. 
&#8211; Curaçao &#8211; Bonaire: 25–30 weekly flights. 
&#8211; Bonaire &#8211; Aruba: 3 weekly flights.
&#8211;Winair with ATR 42-500: 
&#8211; Curaçao &#8211; Aruba: 7 weekly flights. 
&#8211; Curaçao &#8211; Bonaire: 2–3 weekly flights.

Aruba, Bonaire y Curaçao reducen el precio de tasas aeroportuarias

In a new update to its reservation system, <a href="https://aviacionline.com/tag/westjet/">WestJet</a> has announced the suspension of its flights to Barbados (BGI) and Puerto Plata (POP), Dominican Republic, starting in April 2025. These destinations had been served for over a decade, operated from Toronto (YYZ) using Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 737-800 aircraft.
Flights to Puerto Plata, launched in December 2007, began as seasonal winter operations and later expanded into year-round service. Following the COVID-19 crisis, WestJet restricted these flights to specific seasons until resuming year-round service in 2024.
According to the latest update, the last flight to Puerto Plata will take place on April 25, 2025. Following this suspension, Air Transat will remain the only airline connecting Puerto Plata with Canada, offering regular flights to Toronto and Montreal, while Sunwing will continue to operate charter services.
Barbados, on the other hand, has been part of WestJet’s network since late 2008. The service began as seasonal and became year-round in 2010. However, following the pandemic, flights returned to seasonal operations until resuming year-round service in 2024. WestJet plans to suspend its flights to the island on April 26, 2025. Going forward, Air Canada will be the sole operator offering direct flights between Canada and the Caribbean island.
<h4>WestJet’s impact on both destinations</h4>
With this decision, the airline leaves a gap, as it had been transporting around 60,000 passengers annually between Canada and Barbados. Canada is the third most important market for tourism in Barbados, especially during the peak cruise season.
As for Puerto Plata, which has relied on connections with Canada to attract visitors, being the second most important market, it will also see a reduction in air service. WestJet was moving approximately 19,000 passengers annually.

WestJet’s Exit: How Barbados and Puerto Plata Will Be Affected by 2025

At the beginning of the month, <a href="https://aviacionline.com/tag/air-canada/">Air Canada</a> announced during its quarterly financial results presentation that it will reincorporate two<a href="https://aviacionline.com/tag/boeing-767/"> Boeing 767</a>-300 (ER) aircraft, retired during the pandemic in 2020. The return of these passenger aircraft is due to <a href="https://aviacionline.com/2024/09/boeing-vuelve-a-demorar-el-incremento-de-produccion-del-737-max-por-problemas-de-calidad-y-suministros/"> delays in the delivery of Boeing 737 MAX</a> aircraft caused by labor disruptions at the U.S. manufacturer.
The company continues to operate <a href="https://aviacionline.com/2022/08/air-canada-cargo-presenta-al-primer-boeing-767-300f-en-lucir-el-ultimo-livery-de-la-compania/">Boeing 767 aircraft in their cargo version, with six units</a>. According to the Cirium platform, the two passenger 767s to be added carry the registrations C-FOCA and C-GLCA and spent four years at Marana-Pinal Airpark. In mid-2024, they were ferried to John C. Munro International Airport in Hamilton, Canada.
In Hamilton, the 35-year-old Boeing 767s have been observed undergoing thorough inspections and interior refurbishments. The company has not disclosed whether the aircraft will retain their old livery or be repainted with the current design.
<h4>First destinations for Air Canada&#8217;s 767s</h4>
In a new reservation system update, the first destinations for the passenger Boeing 767&#8217;s have been revealed. Operations will begin on February 1 and run until April 1, although this period may be extended if delays in the delivery of new aircraft persist.
The company will use these aircraft to operate flights to Phoenix (PHX), Las Vegas (LAS), Montego Bay (MBJ), Calgary (YYC), and Edmonton (YEG).
<ul>
<li>Calgary: February 15 to April 30, initially three times a week, increasing to daily flights in April.</li>
<li>Edmonton: February 15 to April 30, six weekly flights.</li>
<li>Las Vegas: February 1 to March 29, one daily flight.</li>
<li>Montego Bay: March 30 to April 30, one daily flight.</li>
<li>Phoenix: Scheduled for April 14, 16, and 30.</li>
</ul>
The 767&#8217;s are temporarily replacing the Airbus A321. However, due to high-demand routes, the company uses a variety of aircraft, including the A220, Boeing 737 MAX, and even A330-300, Boeing 777-300 (ER), and Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
According to the company’s website, the pair of aircraft will maintain their 211-seat configuration, divided into 24 seats in business class and 184 in economy.
<h4>A brief history of the 767</h4>
The last passenger Boeing 767 operated by Air Canada was retired on June 2, 2020, at the height of the COVID-19 crisis, during an Air Canada Rouge flight between Montreal and Toronto.
However, Air Canada&#8217;s relationship with the 767 dates back four decades. In October 1982, it received its first 767 with registration C-GAUB. With the initial 767-200 and later the -200 (ER) model, the airline incorporated 23 units by 1996, replacing its fleet of Douglas DC-8 aircraft during the 1980s.
Air Canada was among the first North American airlines to use the 767 for transoceanic non-stop flights over the Atlantic. The 767 was the first aircraft to receive ETOPS certification for 120 minutes in 1985. The 767-200 operated until 2008 when it was replaced by A321ceo aircraft.
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In 1994, Air Canada incorporated its first Boeing 767-300 (ER) aircraft, reaching six units by 1996. After its merger with Canadian Airlines, its main competitor, in 2021, the airline added more 767-300 (ER) aircraft, bringing its total to 32 aircraft.
In 2014, Air Canada began retiring its 767-300 (ER) aircraft, replacing them with 787 Dreamliners. The 767s were transferred to its leisure airline, Air Canada Rouge, founded in 2013, which operated 24 aircraft in 2017.
After 38 years as one of Air Canada’s main aircraft models, in June 2020, Air Canada retired its last 767 (C-GHOZ) and the last one operated by Air Canada Rouge, as a desperate measure to address the global crisis of 2020.

Air Canada Brings Back Two Boeing 767-300ERs to Meet Growing Demand

<a href="https://www.caymanairways.com/">Cayman Airways</a> Express, a subsidiary of <a href="https://aviacionline.com/tag/cayman-airways/">Cayman Airways</a>, has received its third Twin Otter DHC 6-300, with a seating capacity of 19. The new aircraft was manufactured in 1976 and had only operated for Merpati, based in Indonesia.
«This new addition to the Cayman Airways Express fleet, registered as VP-CAW, is equipped with a state-of-the-art avionics suite, enhancing operational reliability for flights to and from Little Cayman,» said Fabian Whorms, President and CEO of Cayman Airways. «This additional aircraft provides much-needed redundancy for Cayman Airways Express, ensuring reliable connections for our customers and greater scheduling flexibility,» he added.
The airline had not incorporated a Twin Otter since 2006. The other two (VP-CXA and CXB) were also manufactured in the 1970s. In addition to the DHC 6 aircraft, the airline operates two Saab 340s, each with a capacity of 34 seats.
The Twin Otters are used for flights to Little Cayman (LYB) from Grand Cayman (GCM) and Cayman Brac (CYB), with up to six daily services. The Saab 340s connect Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac.
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Mr. Whorms confirmed that, after completing all necessary registration and regulatory procedures, the Twin Otter will be added to the regular domestic service rotation starting November 17, 2024.
<h4>Other Cayman Airways destinations</h4>
The domestic route network complements Cayman Airways’ international operations with its four Boeing 737 MAX 8, flying to La Ceiba (LCE), Kingston (KIN), Havana (HAV), <a href="https://aviacionline.com/2023/09/cayman-airlines-aumenta-la-frecuencia-de-sus-vuelos-a-los-angeles-y-anade-un-nuevo-destino/">Los Angeles (LAX)</a>, Miami (MIA), New York (JFK), <a href="https://aviacionline.com/2023/06/cayman-airways-reanudo-sus-vuelos-a-panama/">Panama/Tocumen (PTY)</a>, and Tampa (TPA).

Cayman Airways Express Adds Third Twin Otter to Boost Domestic Connectivity

<a href="https://www.sunriseairways.net">Sunrise Airways</a> resumes its operations to the United States with the restart of the Cap-Haïtien-Miami route, offering three weekly flights. For a limited time, it will be the only operator flying between the U.S. and Haiti.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has banned U.S. airlines from flying to Haiti for thirty days. This measure was taken after a Spirit aircraft was struck by gunfire from gangs while approaching the runway. In this incident, only one cabin crew member sustained minor injuries, and passengers were unharmed. Following investigations, American Airlines and JetBlue confirmed they had also experienced similar attacks.
American, JetBlue, and Spirit previously offered flights from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and New York-JFK to Port-Au-Prince, Haiti.
<h5>Flight schedule between Cap-Haïtien (CAP) and Miami (MIA)</h5>
Resumes on November 20, 2024
<ul>
<li>Flight S6 608: CAP 10:00 &#8211; MIA 11:50 Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.</li>
<li>Flight S6 609: MIA 07:00 &#8211; CAP 08:50 Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.</li>
</ul>
According to the airline’s reservation system, the route will be operated with Boeing 737 aircraft featuring 12 seats in Business Class and 138 seats in Economy.
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Sunrise Airways Restarts Flights to the U.S.: Cap-Haïtien-Miami Route Resumes

<a href="https://www.voegol.com.br/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GOL Linhas Aéreas</a> launched its new international destination in Central America with the inaugural flight to San José, Costa Rica from Sao Paulo/Guarulhos, reinforcing its position as the Brazilian airline with the most direct flights to the Caribbean.
Before boarding, customers were greeted with a special message: “GOL is the company with the most direct flights from Brazil to the Caribbean, and today we are delighted to inaugurate a new route. Our new destination, San José, in Costa Rica, connects you with incredible landscapes. Providing more travel opportunities is what makes us aim high. We thank you for being part of this important day and wish you an excellent journey.” Each passenger received a themed eco-bag and toiletry bag, along with a personal hygiene kit.
<figure id="attachment_344665" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-344665" style="width: 1270px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://aviacionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/inaugural-gol-san-jose-costa-rica-guarulhos-12nov2024.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-344665" src="http://aviacionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/inaugural-gol-san-jose-costa-rica-guarulhos-12nov2024.jpeg" alt="Corte de cinta del primer vuelo de GOL a Sao Paulo desde San José (Foto: AERIS Holding Costa Rica)" width="1280" height="960" srcset="https://aviacionlinecdn.eleco.com.ar/media/2024/11/inaugural-gol-san-jose-costa-rica-guarulhos-12nov2024.jpeg 1280w, https://aviacionlinecdn.eleco.com.ar/media/2024/11/inaugural-gol-san-jose-costa-rica-guarulhos-12nov2024-300x225.jpeg 300w, https://aviacionlinecdn.eleco.com.ar/media/2024/11/inaugural-gol-san-jose-costa-rica-guarulhos-12nov2024-1200x900.jpeg 1200w, https://aviacionlinecdn.eleco.com.ar/media/2024/11/inaugural-gol-san-jose-costa-rica-guarulhos-12nov2024-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://aviacionlinecdn.eleco.com.ar/media/2024/11/inaugural-gol-san-jose-costa-rica-guarulhos-12nov2024-150x113.jpeg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-344665" class="wp-caption-text">Corte de cinta del primer vuelo de GOL a Sao Paulo desde San José (Foto: AERIS Holding Costa Rica)</figcaption></figure>
The G3-7718 flight, operated with the Boeing 737 MAX registered as PR-XMR, took off from Guarulhos at 1:55 PM yesterday, Tuesday (12), landing at 6:25 PM at Juan Santamaría International Airport. Before departure, an airport ceremony included speeches from GOL authorities and Costa Rican tourism representatives. Passengers received themed gifts and participated in an onboard celebration, which included a toast with sparkling wine and a sampling of Caribe chocolates from the brand Garoto, as reported by our Brazilian partner media, <a href="https://aeroin.net/com-bombom-garoto-para-passageiros-gol-inaugura-voo-direto-para-a-costa-rica/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AEROIN</a>.
“With San José, GOL now serves 13 international destinations across the Americas and, with optimism, will continue to strengthen its presence abroad. The incorporation of Costa Rica into our air network fills us with pride and reaffirms the company’s focus on continuous international expansion. San José is an unprecedented and exclusive destination, operated with direct flights from Brazil solely by GOL. The goal is to increasingly bring our peoples closer and contribute to the development of tourism and business throughout the region,» said Rafael Araújo, GOL&#8217;s Director of Network Planning.
<figure id="attachment_344658" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-344658" style="width: 1209px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://aviacionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GOL-red-internacional-noviembre-2024.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-344658" src="http://aviacionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GOL-red-internacional-noviembre-2024.jpg" alt="GOL's international network - November 2024 (Cirium Schedule Mapper)" width="1219" height="755" srcset="https://aviacionlinecdn.eleco.com.ar/media/2024/11/GOL-red-internacional-noviembre-2024.jpg 1219w, https://aviacionlinecdn.eleco.com.ar/media/2024/11/GOL-red-internacional-noviembre-2024-300x186.jpg 300w, https://aviacionlinecdn.eleco.com.ar/media/2024/11/GOL-red-internacional-noviembre-2024-768x476.jpg 768w, https://aviacionlinecdn.eleco.com.ar/media/2024/11/GOL-red-internacional-noviembre-2024-150x93.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1219px) 100vw, 1219px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-344658" class="wp-caption-text">GOL&#8217;s international network &#8211; November 2024 (Cirium Schedule Mapper)</figcaption></figure>
See also: <a href="https://aviacionline.com/2024/10/gol-programa-una-oferta-record-de-vuelos-entre-argentina-y-brasil-para-el-verano/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GOL plans a record flight offer between Argentina and Brazil for the summer</a>
William Rodríguez, Costa Rica’s Minister of Tourism, said, «We feel grateful and proud to receive the inaugural flight of the San José – São Paulo route, a strategic connection that will strengthen tourism between two brother countries. We extend the warmest welcome and a sincere ‘Pura Vida’ to all Brazilian and South American travelers who, from today, will be able to fully enjoy our natural treasures: biodiversity, beaches, volcanoes, gastronomy, and the wide-ranging tourism offer that our country provides. Our sustainable tourism model generates productive chains, social progress in our communities, and new jobs, and, without a doubt, GOL&#8217;s arrival will significantly help reinforce these efforts.”
For Costa Rica, São Paulo represents the eighth South American city with which it has direct flights, following Bogotá (Wingo and Avianca), Cartagena (Avianca), Buenos Aires (Avianca), Guayaquil (Avianca), Lima (LATAM), Medellín (Avianca), and Quito (Avianca).

Central America and Caribbean