ST. GEORGE’S, Antigua and Barbuda — The Liat Air Antigua route will officially reopen on May 1, restoring direct connectivity between Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe and Antigua, while a new non-stop service to Montego Bay, Jamaica, is scheduled to launch in early July, according to a joint announcement circulated by the airline and Guadeloupe Maryse Condé International Airport.
The expansion re-establishes a historic corridor within the Eastern Caribbean and enhances onward travel access to major hubs in the United States, including New York, and the United Kingdom through Antigua. The move builds on the carrier’s wider growth strategy outlined in our earlier report on Liat Air expands Caribbean network.
Beginning May 1, Liat Air will operate two weekly flights to Antigua on Fridays and Sundays using 48-seat ATR 42 aircraft. From July 2026, two additional weekly rotations will be added using 50-seat Embraer ERJ 145 aircraft, creating year-round service.
Service to Montego Bay will begin in the first week of July with twice-weekly flights on Tuesdays and Saturdays using Embraer ERJ 145 aircraft. That route will also operate year-round.
Reopening the Liat Air Antigua Route Restores Key Connections
Airport officials described the reopening of the Liat Air Antigua route as part of a broader diversification strategy aimed at positioning Guadeloupe as a gateway to the Greater Caribbean.
Alain BIEVRE, Chairman of the Board of Guadeloupe Maryse Condé Airport, said the new routes follow recently introduced services to the southern Caribbean as well as Toronto and Quebec, reinforcing the airport’s economic and tourism development objectives.
For residents and businesses across the region, the restored Antigua connection provides more than tourism access. It reopens an essential link for family travel, commercial activity, and diaspora mobility, particularly for passengers connecting onward to North America and Europe.
Montego Bay Link Adds Greater Caribbean Reach
The addition of Montego Bay extends Guadeloupe’s reach into one of Jamaica’s busiest tourism gateways. The launch is timed ahead of Reggae Sumfest in July, one of the Caribbean’s most recognized cultural events.
Liat Air CEO Hafsah Abdulsalam said the airline is expanding its regional network to enhance accessibility and deepen integration across Caribbean states.
Tourism officials in Guadeloupe and Antigua welcomed the development, noting that expanded air routes encourage visitor flows while strengthening cultural and economic ties among neighboring islands.
In small island economies where aviation remains a critical infrastructure, consistent year-round service influences tourism performance, business exchange, and emergency mobility. The dual expansion to Antigua and Montego Bay signals renewed momentum in regional air connectivity at a time when Caribbean integration remains central to economic resilience.
Tickets for both routes are on sale through Liat Air’s website and travel agencies.
