CURAÇAO WELCOMES AZUL’S INAUGURAL FLIGHT FROM FORT LAUDERDALE

 

WILLEMSTAD – December 10, 2024 – Recently, Azul Airlines from Brazil expanded its flight schedule to Curaçao by launching a new route from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with a frequency of four flights per week. This new route aligns with Curaçao’s strategic goals to increase travel connections from the United States. At the same time, the airline has also doubled its weekly flights between Belo Horizonte and Curacao, now offering four flights per week from Brazil. The new connection from Fort Lauderdale presents Curaçao with an opportunity to welcome more tourists while also providing additional travel options for the local community. To commemorate this special occasion, the first flight was greeted with a traditional water salute, followed by a welcome ceremony.

 

The United Stated is Curaçao’s second-largest tourism market. Azul is a key partner in positioning Curaçao as a prominent tourist destination in this market. The Fort Lauderdale route is a significant step forward further integrating Curaçao into the American market. During the ceremony, speeches were delivered by Mr. Charles Cooper, Minister of Traffic, Transport, and Urban Planning, who is also the Minister of Economic Development, Mr. Henrique Cerchi Saad, Strategic Planning Manager at Azul, Mr. John McNamara, Honorary US Consul and Mr. Jonny Andersen, CEO of Curaçao Airport Partners. Later, Minister Cooper and Mr. Hugo Clarinda (Curaçao Tourist Board), together with Mr. Andersen (CAP), Mr. McNamara (US Consul) and Mr. Raymond Jamanika (MEO) presented Mr. Henrique Cerchi Saad (Azul) and Mrs. Keila Valim Oliveira (Azul) with a commemorative plaque featuring our iconic Queen Emma Bridge and a nighttime view of the Punda area. Tourists from Fort Lauderdale can now explore our wide range of tourist attractions, enjoy cultural events, taste our local cuisine, and interact with our friendly people.

The Government of Curaçao, the Curaçao Tourist Board (CTB), Curaçao Airport Partners (CAP), Curaçao Airport Holding (CAH), and the Curaçao Hospitality & Tourism Association (CHATA) congratulate Azul on their new route, Fort Lauderdale – Curaçao!

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