interCaribbean moves to 18 flights weekly between San Juan and Tortola

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, Nov. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — interCaribbean Airways is pleased to announce a major increase in air service to commence double daily services effective from December 19th, 2016 and triple daily 4 times a week.

This new AM and PM services give the opportunity for business and leisure travelers in the British Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico to visit for a day, and be home in time for dinner. These flights operated by EMB 120 aircraft are the fastest turbo prop aircraft in its class making it the quickest connection.

Trevor Sadler, interCaribbean Chief Executive Officer said, “Since we first began service into the San Juan to Tortola we have seen a steady increase in the demand for our flights.  We are pleased to respond to this demand with significant increase in flights between two favorite islands and in addition to new daily flights from Tortola to Antigua.”

Commenting on the recent announcement by interCaribbean Airways of an increase in service to the British Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands Director of Tourism Mrs. Sharon Flax-Brutus said, “The BVI Tourist Board is pleased that interCaribbean Airways is demonstrating its commitment to bring convenient air transportation to the region and applauds the airline’s recent decision to increase service to the BVI.  The increase in service between the BVI and Antigua and the BVI and San Juan is welcome news as it will help address the challenge of airlift and accessibility to the destination.”

Schedule
FL# | FROM | TO | EFECTIVE | UNTIL | DAYS | DEP | ARR
637 | SJU | EIS | 14-Nov-16 | 28-Oct-17 | Mon Wed Fri Sat | 15:35 | 16:15
638 | EIS | SJU | 14-Nov-16 | 28-Oct-17 | Tue Thu Sat Sun | 11:40 | 12:20
508 | EIS | SJU | 19-Dec-16 | 04-Nov-17 | Daily | 09:20 | 10:00
509 | SJU | EIS | 19-Dec-16 | 04-Nov-17 | Daily | 11:30 | 12:10
510 | EIS | SJU | 19-Dec-16 | 04-Nov-17 | Daily | 16:30 | 17:10
511 | SJU | EIS | 19-Dec-16 | 04-Nov-17 | Daily | 18:40 | 19:20

EIS = Tortola, SJU = San Juan

About interCaribbean Airways:
interCaribbean Airways is based in the Turks & Caicos Islands, and was founded 25 years ago to connect you and the Caribbean. The company operates a fleet of EMB 120, Twin Otter, BE99 aircraft connecting the Turks & Caicos to Antigua, Tortola, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, the Bahamas and Cuba; Domestic flights in Jamaica between Kingston and Montego Bay, are also offered.