Island Updates
बुधबार, नोभेम्बर १३, २०२४
Winair Launches New Flights Between Martinique and SXM
अप्रि. २८, २०२४
Quick Summary
Not long after Winair returned to Nevis, the Caribbean airline has recently launched greater regional expansion with a new route – direct flights to and from Martinique, an overseas region of France, and Sint Maarten. Having kicked off on April 1st, 2024, these new flights directly connect Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport (FDF) to both St. Maarten via Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) and Dominica's Douglas–Charles Airport (DOM).,
Offering convenient options for both business, leisure, and tourism travelers, Winair's recent expansion further exemplifies the airline's commitment to regional connectivity throughout the Caribbean. Beyond their ability to easily and affordably visit and vacation in St. Maarten and St. Martin, air travelers from Martinique can now connect to many other destinations with just one short layover in St. Maarten such as Anguilla, St. Barth, Antigua, St. Kitts, the British Virgin Islands, and many destinations in the United States and Canada, all on the same day. Air travelers from St. Maarten and St. Martin can also now easily explore the beauty of Martinique with the direct flights on Winair, allowing the island's visitors to explore more of the Caribbean during their trip to St. Maarten.
"We are very happy that with this new connection, we open a route that is important for the inhabitants of the French part of St. Maarten and St. Barths. This way, we connect three French destinations seamlessly and comfortably with our modern ATR aircraft.” - Winair CEO Hans van de Velde
Flight Schedule Between SXM and Martinique
The new flights will operate as follows:
- Wednesdays & Sundays: SXM - FDF (16:30 - 17:45), FDF - DOM (18:15 - 19:00)
- Thursdays & Mondays: DOM - FDF (07:30 - 08:15), FDF - SXM (08:45 - 10:00)
With more and more connectivity to and from St. Maarten's Princess Juliana International Airport, as well as the newly renovated airport nearing completion, the island is set for a tourism boom. Tourism data for the first quarter of 2024 already suggests a major upswing, and a recently launched initiative by the St. Maarten Tourism Bureau and the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association is focused on ramping up off-season travel to SXM. All of these catalysts bode well for the St. Maarten and St. Martin real estate market, as well as for condo and villa owners that leverage St. Martin Sotheby's International Realty's property management services as these various initiatives are likely to increase occupancy and rental bookings.
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