St. John’s, ANTIGUA (November 6, 2024) – Antigua and Barbuda tourism officials celebrated the return of Condor Airlines, as the flight from Frankfurt touched down at the V.C. Bird International Airport on November 5, making it the first service from the airline since the COVID-19 pandemic.To mark the occasion, the Condor flight was welcomed with a ceremonial water cannon salute, followed by disembarking passengers receiving a warm and hospitable greeting from the people of Antigua and Barbuda.
The seasonal service from Frankfurt will run from November 5, 2024, through May 6, 2025, just in time for the winter tourism season.
Antigua and Barbuda Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investment, The Honourable Charles Fernandez, expressed excitement about the re-start of the service. “We are thrilled to welcome Condor back for the winter season. The German-speaking market is our second most important European market, and this direct service opens valuable access to Antigua and Barbuda for central European travellers.”
“With the resumption of the connection between Frankfurt and Antigua and Barbuda we offer our guests another great option to enjoy their holiday in this beautiful country. We are delighted to continue our strong partnership with Antigua and Barbuda. The new A330-900neo with the new Business Class is the perfect product for this wonderful destination”, said Oliver Feess, Condor’s Senior Manager Network Planning.
The newly introduced Airbus A330-900, known for its comfort and advanced features, has a capacity of 310 seats, including 30 business class seats and 64 premium economy seats, tailored to meet the preferences of Antigua and Barbuda’s upscale market.
With a total of 27 rotations tagged with Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, the new service represents a strategic boost for Antigua and Barbuda’s tourism industry.
ABOUT ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Antigua (pronounced An-tee'ga) and Barbuda (Bar-byew’da) is located in the heart of the Caribbean Sea. The twin-island paradise offers visitors two uniquely distinct experiences, ideal temperatures year-round, a rich history, vibrant culture, exhilarating excursions, award-winning resorts, mouth-watering cuisine and 365 stunning pink and white-sand beaches - one for every day of the year. The largest of the English-speaking Leeward Islands, Antigua comprises 108-square miles with rich history and spectacular topography that provides a variety of popular sightseeing opportunities. Nelson’s Dockyard, the only remaining example of a Georgian fort a listed UNESCO World Heritage site, is perhaps the most renowned landmark. Antigua’s tourism events calendar includes the Antigua and Barbuda Wellness Month, Run in Paradise, prestigious Antigua Sailing Week, Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, Antigua and Barbuda Restaurant Week, Antigua and Barbuda Art Week and the annual Antigua Carnival; known as the Caribbean’s Greatest Summer Festival. Barbuda, Antigua’s smaller sister island, is the ultimate celebrity hideaway. The island lies 27 miles north-east of Antigua and is just a 15-minute plane ride away. Barbuda is known for its untouched 11-mile stretch of pink sand beach and as the home of the largest Frigate Bird Sanctuary in the Western Hemisphere.
Find information on Antigua & Barbuda at: www.visitantiguabarbuda.com
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