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Passenger Traffic Growth Continues in Puerto Rico 

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The passenger traffic growth just keeps coming in Puerto Rico, according to new numbers from ASUR, which manages the island’s main air hub, Luis Munoz Marin International Airport.  San Juan passenger traffic was 1.136 million in May, a 4.3 percent […]

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The Caribbean's Best Airport Lounge Is in Montego Bay, Jamaica

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Travelers are flocking to Jamaica, something that’s been a trend since the island’s tourism reopening during the pandemic. It’s easy to see why: the beaches, the fantastic resorts, the culture.  But if you’ve been to Jamaica, particularly Montego Bay, you […]

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Aruba Airport Traffic Keeps Climbing 

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Aruba tourism has been surging, and that’s led to continued strong performance for the island’s Queen Beatrix International Airport, which is becoming an increasingly popular hub for the wider region and beyond.  The airport just released its annual report, and […]

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Anguilla Is Breaking Ground on a New Airport Terminal

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Anguilla breaks ground this week on a major new airport terminal, with plans for a 50,000-square-foot space slated to make its debut in the fall of 2025.  The new terminal will be able to accommodate as many as 215 passengers […]


United Is Adding More Flights to Cancun This Winter

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Cancun is home to one of the fastest-growing airports in the Caribbean, and the Mexican Caribbean hotspot is getting even more flights this winter.  United Airlines is ramping up its service to Cancun, with plans to offer more than 200 […]


Cancun Passenger Growth Starting to Slow Down 

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Cancun passenger traffic is starting to see a bit of a slowdown, according to new data from Mexico-based ASUR.  Passenger traffic at Cancun International Airport was 2.17 million in September, a 0.5 percent decline over the same period in 2022.  […]

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St Maarten’s Airport Is Opening Its New Departure Terminal 

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It’s been six years, but the new departure terminal at Princess Juliana International Airport in St Maarten is opening soon.  This November, the new Departure Hall at Princess Juliana is officially launching operations, a major milestone for an airport that […]


Avelo Is Launching More Nonstop Flights to Puerto Rico 

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Low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines is adding another new nonstop route to the Caribbean, part of the carrier’s push to open up connectivity to the region from smaller US markets.  The newest one? Wilmington Airport, which will soon see new nonstop […]


Cancun Passenger Traffic Growth Cools Down 

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Even for the Caribbean Basin’s hottest tourism destination, July was a bit of a cool down.  Cancun passenger traffic grew by 4.9 percent in July, still positive growth but slower than its trend for much of 2023, according to new […]

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Barbados Reduces Airport Service Charge 

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Barbados has reduced its airport service charge in a bit to spur more intra-regional travel, according to Barbados’ Ministry of Tourism.  The island has lowered its airport service charge from $35 to $20, a move that will take effect through […]


Puerto Rico Air Traffic Keeps Up Sizzling Growth 

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While some destinations in the Caribbean are starting to see tourism numbers cool down, Puerto Rico continues to see sizzling air passenger traffic, according to new data from ASUR, which manages Puerto Rico’s main airport.  Domestic traffic at Luis Munoz […]


WestJet Is Adding a New Caribbean Island: Bonaire 

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In what is a major boost for tourism to the island, Canadian carrier WestJet has announced plans to launch its first-ever nonstop flights to Bonaire.  WestJet will be kicking off nonstop flights between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Bonaire’s Flamingo […]