A new partnership agreement has been signed between interCaribbean Airways and Virgin Atlantic, a move that will enable travellers to easily navigate the Caribbean.
The arrangement uses Barbados and Antigua as key connection hubs between interCaribbean’s regional routes and Virgin Atlantic’s long-haul services to London and other international destinations.
The development comes amid persistent travel challenges in the Eastern Caribbean, where limited flight schedules, high fares, and the collapse or downsizing of several regional carriers have made inter-island movement difficult.
According to the CEO of interCaribbean Airways Trevor Sadler, the new partnership is meant to ease some of those burdens.
“This agreement with Virgin Atlantic represents another milestone in our mission to enhance Caribbean connectivity,” Sadler said. “By partnering with a world-leading airline, we create additional options for Caribbean travellers to reach international destinations while also welcoming Virgin Atlantic customers to experience the beauty and diversity of the Caribbean across our network.”
Virgin Atlantic passengers flying into Barbados or Antigua will now be able to transfer directly onto interCaribbean flights to destinations including the British Virgin Islands, Dominica, St. Kitts Nevis, Grenada, St Lucia and others, without the need for separate bookings or re-checking luggage.
This change is expected to improve reliability during the region’s busy tourism months.
The agreement is also expected to benefit Caribbean diaspora communities in the United Kingdom, offering more straightforward connections home during peak periods such as Christmas, summer breaks, and major cultural festivals. (CMC)
