LIAT Air Reopens Antigua Route, Launches New Montego Bay Service from Guadeloupe

LIAT Air is expanding its regional footprint with the launch of two new non-stop routes from Guadeloupe’s Guadeloupe Maryse Condé International Airport to Antigua and Montego Bay, Jamaica.

The airline will reinstate direct service between Pointe-à-Pitre (PTP) and Antigua (ANU) from May 1, marking the return of a historic route and strengthening connectivity across the Eastern Caribbean. Two weekly flights will operate on Fridays and Sundays using ATR 42 aircraft with 48 seats.

From July 2026, LIAT Air will add two additional weekly rotations on Embraer ERJ 145 aircraft (50 seats), making the Antigua service a year-round operation.

In early July, the carrier will also launch twice-weekly service to Montego Bay (MBJ), operating Tuesdays and Saturdays aboard the Embraer ERJ 145. The new Jamaica route is timed to coincide with the island’s world-renowned Reggae Sumfest, and will operate year-round.

Chairman of the Board of Guadeloupe Maryse Condé Airport, Mr. Alain Bièvre, described the developments as a major milestone in the airport’s diversification strategy. He said the reopening of Antigua and the launch of Montego Bay follow the introduction of services to the southern Caribbean, Toronto, and Quebec, positioning the airport as a stronger hub for economic and tourism growth.

LIAT Air CEO, Mrs. Hafsah Abdulsalam, said the expansion reinforces critical regional links.

“Reconnecting Antigua with Guadeloupe restores a vital link between our islands — one that strengthens family ties, fuels economic activity, and enriches the cultural fabric of the Caribbean,” Abdulsalam stated.

She added that the Montego Bay route enhances access to one of the region’s most dynamic tourism markets, connecting not only the Caribbean but also travellers from Europe through Guadeloupe’s corridor.

The airline is partnering with Guadeloupe Maryse Condé International Airport and Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay to deliver expanded travel options and improved regional integration.

The new routes are expected to boost tourism, trade, and cultural exchange across the Greater Caribbean, while reopening convenient onward connections to the United States and the United Kingdom via Antigua.