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American Airlines boosts capacity and connectivity to Saint Lucia in Summer 2024.
CASTRIES, SAINT LUCIA – American Airlines reaffirms its commitment to Saint Lucia with increased capacity to Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) during the summer of 2024 with additional seat capacity and up to two daily flights between Miami International Airport (MIA) and UVF, maintaining consistency from the winter season.
American Airlines plans to introduce a second daily flight from MIA to UVF, operating from June 5 to September 3, 2024. This additional frequency not only signifies the airline’s continued partnership but also offers greater convenient schedule options for trips to and from Saint Lucia / UVF. In addition, the aircraft utilized on the MIA-UVF route will upgauge from a B-737 (172 seats) to an A-321 (190 seats).
In addition, the Philadelphia (PHL) to UVF route will undergo an upgrade from an A-319 (128 seats) to an A-321 (190 seats), effective mid-February to mid-March 2024.
The expanded capacity and additional daily leg complement existing service from Charlotte (CLT) and Philadelphia (PHL) to UVF. American Airlines plays a pivotal role in connecting passengers to the unparalleled beauty and warmth of Saint Lucia. All flights from American Airlines will offer premium cabins.
| American Airlines Flight Schedule | |||
| Departure Airport | Arrival Airport | Departure Time (Local) | Arrival Time (Local) |
| MIA | UVF | 8:35 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. |
| MIA | UVF | 10:05 a.m. | 2:00 p.m. |
| UVF | MIA | 2:11 p.m. | 5:55 p.m. |
| UVF | MIA | 3:42 p.m. | 7:25 p.m. |
“The introduction of additional services aligns seamlessly with our ongoing initiatives to tap into the expanding US market and enhance airlift to the destination. American Airlines’ decision underscores their confidence in Saint Lucia and their unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding service to our valued visitors,” remarked Lorine Charles-St. Jules, CEO of the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority.
“With this service, at American we’re proud to continue strengthening our presence in Saint Lucia, offering our customers up to four peak-day flights to the U.S. Saint Lucia is an important destination for us in the Caribbean, where we’re proud to serve as the leading U.S. airline, with more than 350 peak-day departures to 94 destinations this winter,” said Jose Maria Giraldo, American Airlines Managing Director for Mexico, Central America and Caribbean.
Vicky is the co-founder of TravelDailyNews Media Network where she is the Editor-in Chief. She is also responsible for the daily operation and the financial policy. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Tourism Business Administration from the Technical University of Athens and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wales.
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