New Airlift for Montserrat

Montserrat has just announced that Carib Aviation Limited has begun operating new daily air service from Antigua starting July 1, 2008. LIAT, Carib Aviation Limited’s code share partner, will operate a minimum of three return flights between Antigua and Montserrat.

Flights will depart from V.C. Bird International Airport in Antigua as early as 8:20 a.m. and return from Gerald’s Airport in Montserrat as late as 5:00 p.m. The new service will utilize its four passenger Queen Air, eight passenger Islander or nineteen passenger Twin Otter aircraft for the 15-minute flight, depending on demand.

One-way, individual adult fares between Antigua and Montserrat will range from $65 to $85 (inclusive of fuel and insurance surcharges but exclusive of government and airport taxes).

Visitors, booked by approved tour operators, who travel to Montserrat for a one-day trip will be offered a roundtrip fare of $100 (inclusive of fuel and insurance surcharges but exclusive of government and airport taxes).