American Eagle Stops St. Thomas-St. Croix Daily Flights

American Eagle´s three daily flights between St. Thomas and St. Croix, the US Virgin Islands, ended May 1 when the four-month, $2 million contract between the carrier and this Caribbean territory expired.

Until final traffic and revenue numbers are evaluated, no decision will be announced as to whether the contract will be renewed for next winter, according to sources from both the airline and the U.S.V.I. government.

Although American Eagle reported systemwide traffic increases in its first quarter, and a 26% jump in April alone over April 2003, specific figures were not released for the U.S.V.I.

Travelers still have air options between the two islands, including Seaborne´s seaplane service and Cape Air´s six daily flights in both directions.