Tourism officials are optimistic about the potential of the newly launched Frontier Airlines service between Barbados and Puerto Rico to create new opportunities in the Northern Caribbean and beyond for Barbados.
The inaugural nonstop flight between Grantley Adams International Airport and Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan took place last Saturday. The service, which will operate thrice weekly, demonstrates the airline’s dedication to providing affordable and convenient air travel options in the Caribbean, according to the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc (BTMI).
A BTMI delegation including Chief Executive Officer Andrea Franklin was present to welcome the first flight.
Franklin said: “We welcome Frontier Airlines’ decision to include Barbados in their route expansion, connecting us directly with San Juan, Puerto Rico. This new service will further increase Barbados’ connectivity within the Caribbean region, particularly the northern Caribbean.
“From San Juan, Frontier provides easy, low-cost connectivity to many of our key gateways including New York City and Orlando, offering a range of options to our visitors from those markets, especially during peak periods such as Crop Over. We celebrate the start of Frontier Airlines on Saturday and wish them many successful years of service to Barbados.”
Josh Flyr, Frontier Airlines’ vice president of network and operations design, said: “We are delighted to officially add Barbados to our growing network of operations across the Caribbean with the launch of this new nonstop service. With our ‘Low Fares Done Right’ to and from this stunning paradise, we will serve as a valuable partner in the country’s vital tourism industry and make it easy for residents to travel to Puerto Rico and beyond.”
The new route is expected to enhance Barbados’ accessibility and appeal to travellers from key markets, particularly during high-demand periods.
(BT/BTMI)
