American Eagle Extends Service to Nevis

American Eagle Extends Service to Nevis

U.S.-based airline American Eagle is already operating under a new schedule between the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport on San Juan [SJU] and the Vance W. Amory International Airport on Nevis [NEV].

During a recent interview with the Department of Information, Chief Executive Officer at the Nevis Tourism Authority Mr. John Hanley spoke of the significance of the extended schedule to Nevis’ economy.

“This is very welcome news because American Eagle is one of our main airlines that brings connection to North America. Of course the more visitors we have, the more expenditure we would have. Everyone knows that tourism is the lifeblood of the economy so we have a critical role at the Nevis Tourism Authority,” Mr. Hanley said.

While it was rumored that American Eagle would have discontinued its flights to Nevis, “negotiations by the island’s top tourism officials proved to be instrumental.” Although proud of the extended flight service, CEO Hanley said plans were being made to “improve the links with other airlines,” adding that “the tourism industry looks very positive and optimistic.”

“Winair has been a good partner to us and we are engaged in some negotiations which you would see hopefully some improved business and there’s another airline that we are planning to woo to Nevis,” he said.

In addition to improving airline links, Nevis’ tourism officials have enhanced the island’s marketing initiatives “to encourage as many persons to bring high yield to the economy of Nevis.”