Sunrise Airways Launches Direct Service Between Antigua and Barbados

Sunrise Airways has officially launched its direct service between Antigua and Barbuda and Barbados.

The inaugural flight touched down at the Grantley Adams International Airport on Wednesday, where tourism, aviation and government officials from both countries gathered to mark the momentous occasion.

Sunrise Airways Chief Executive Officer Gary Stone said the new route forms part of the airline’s “One Caribbean” vision, aimed at improving regional connectivity and creating more opportunities for tourism, business, trade and family travel.

Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Hon. Michael Freeland, welcomed the service, noting that reliable and affordable air access remains critical to unlocking the Caribbean’s full economic potential.

The airline currently serves 20 destinations across the Caribbean, North America and Central America.

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