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Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation, and Investment The Honourable Charles Fernandez, and Frontier Airlines Regional Manager Paola Torres cut the ribbon to celebrate the launch of Frontier’s non-stop service from San Juan to Antigua. They are joined by the flight’s captain and crew, along with Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority’s Director of Tourism for the Caribbean and Latin America, Charmaine Spencer, and CEO, Colin C. James. (Photo courtesy, The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority)
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda (February 16, 2025) – Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (Nasdaq: ULCC) made its return to Antigua and Barbuda on Saturday February 15, with the launch of nonstop service from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) to V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU), Antigua. The service will operate weekly, offering connections across the Caribbean and the continental U.S.
Frontier’s new service was officially welcomed during a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Minister, The Honourable Charles Fernandez; CEO of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, Colin C. James; CEO of the Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority, Wendy Williams; and Director of Tourism for the Caribbean and Latin America, Charmaine Spencer. They were joined by Frontier’s Regional Manager, Paola Torres, along with the flight’s captain and crew.
“We are thrilled to be back in beautiful Antigua and Barbuda, offering affordable air travel to both tourists visiting the islands as well as to local consumers traveling across the Caribbean, the United States, and beyond,” said Josh Flyr, vice president of network and operations design, Frontier Airlines. “As consumers plan their 2025 travel, we look forward to providing a seamless and comfortable journey to and from this stunning Caribbean destination.”
Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation, and Investment, The Honourable Charles Fernandez said, “We are delighted to welcome Frontier Airlines to Antigua and Barbuda, strengthening our connectivity with the United States while also enhancing regional travel opportunities. This new service provides an affordable and convenient option for travellers between Puerto Rico and Antigua, making it easier for more visitors to explore our beautiful twin-island nation.”
The new service was greeted with a celebratory water cannon salute, while disembarking passengers were offered island treats by cultural performers.
New service from V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU):
| SERVICE TO: | SERVICE START: | SERVICE FREQUENCY: |
| San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) | February 15, 2025 | 1x/week |
Frequency and times are subject to change. Please check www.flyfrontier.com for additional details.
My question is how does this affect our baby Liat that we are so deeply engaged in building? LIAT announced direct flights to PR which they said they will be launching soon. So we are welcoming an airline in direct competition with our very own? Bravo tourism minister
I’m not sure how exciting this news is when it’s only one flight per week.
The government should try getting back Silver airways they served us well and are missed
Interesting.