MIAMI – American Airlines, which offers more flights from South Florida than any other airline, will begin daily nonstop service from Miami to Antigua this fall – the only nonstop service currently scheduled between Miami and the eastern Caribbean island.
American will begin operating daily service between Miami and Antigua on Nov. 2, 2008, using Boeing 737-800 aircraft configured with 16 seats in First Class and 132 seats in the Main Cabin.
American will initially begin operating weekend service between Miami and Antigua on Sep. 6, 2008.
The new service from Miami compliments existing flights to Antigua from San Juan, Puerto Rico, offered by American and its regional affiliate, American Eagle.
Located approximately 290 miles southeast of San Juan, Antigua is known for its sunny climate, beautiful beaches, outstanding sailing and yachting facilities, and well-preserved coral reefs that offer excellent snorkeling and diving opportunities.
“We are very excited to add Antigua to American Airlines extensive list of destinations served nonstop from Miami,” said Peter J. Dolara, American’s Senior Vice President – Miami, Caribbean and Latin America. “It’s the perfect place for a relaxing getaway. And now, it’s just a convenient nonstop flight away from South Florida on American Airlines, as well as a convenient connecting flight from dozens of other destinations via our Miami hub.”
“Antigua entices visitors with wonderful scenery, beautiful beaches, numerous activities, and warm, friendly people,” said the Hon. Harold Lovell, Antigua’s Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation. “We look forward to the start of American’s nonstop service from Miami and the opportunity it offers to showcase the many things that make Antigua such a special place for residents and visitors alike. We are confident that once visitors experience Antigua, they will want to return again and again.”
American Airlines will inaugurate daily nonstop service between Miami, Florida and Grenada on November 2, 2008. Flight 2171 departs Miami at 5:00pm and will arrive in Grenada at 9:20pm. Flight 2174 from Antigua to Miami departs at 9:30am and arrives at 12:15pm.
American’s schedule between Miami and Antigua, effective Nov. 2
Flights operate daily. All times shown are local.
From Miami to Antigua
Flight # Departs Arrives
1907 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
From Antigua to Miami
Flight # Departs Arrives
1906 4:15 p.m. 6:40 p.m.
Antigua joins a growing list of destinations to have nonstop service from South Florida on American or American Eagle. This past December, American began nonstop flights from Miami to Barranquilla, Colombia, and Santa Cruz, Bolivia, as well as from Fort Lauderdale to San Jose, Costa Rica. In addition, December also saw the start of nonstop service from Miami to Phoenix on American, and from Miami to Sarasota/ Bradenton , Fla., and Savannah, Ga., on American Eagle.
Last month, American Eagle began nonstop flights from Miami to Tallahassee, Fla., while in June, American will begin flying from Fort Lauderdale to Kingston, Jamaica.
Miami-Grenada Service
American Airlines will open another new route from South Florida to the Caribbean this fall when the airline begins nonstop service from Miami to the southern Caribbean island of Grenada.
American will begin flying between Miami and Grenada on Nov. 2, 2008, using Boeing 737-800 aircraft configured with 16 seats in First Class and 132 seats in the Main Cabin.
American’s upcoming service from Miami is the only nonstop service currently scheduled between South Florida and Grenada, which is located approximately 100 miles off the coast of Venezuela.
The new service compliments existing flights to Grenada from San Juan, Puerto Rico, offered by American Eagle, the regional affiliate of American Airlines.
Known as the “Spice of the Caribbean” for the abundance of spices the island produces, Grenada is also well-regarded for its cool sea breezes, unhurried pace, picturesque towns, lush rain forests, stunning beaches, and exquisite coral reefs.
“ Grenada is a wonderful addition to American’s schedule from South Florida,” said Peter J. Dolara, American’s Senior Vice President – Miami, Caribbean and Latin America. “It has much to offer visitors, and American’s convenient nonstop flight from Miami puts it all virtually at South Florida’s doorstep. Our connecting service via the Miami hub brings Grenada closer to dozens of other cities as well.”
“Visitors to Grenada can expect to experience some of the best that the Caribbean has to offer, including lovely scenery, magnificent weather, relaxing beaches, lively culture, and a wide variety of activities,” said the Hon. Clarice Modeste Curwen, Grenada’s Minister of Tourism. “We welcome American’s nonstop service from Miami, just as we welcome all those who come to see and enjoy the Caribbean of their dreams.”
Schedule between Miami and Grenada
Effective Nov. 2. (Northbound service begins Nov. 3).
Flights operate daily, except during spring and fall, when service operates five days a week. All times shown are local.
From Miami to Grenada
Flight # Departs Arrives
2171 5:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m.
From Grenada to Miami
Flight # Departs Arrives
2174 9:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m.
Grenada is the third Caribbean destination from South Florida to be added to American’s schedule this year. Earlier, American announced it will begin nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale to Kingston, Jamaica, in June, and from Miami to Antigua, also starting Nov. 2.
With the addition of these new routes, American and American Eagle combine to offer more than 275 daily flights from Miami and Fort Lauderdale, serving 100 destinations.
