More ways to get to Dominica
ROSEAU, Dominica: The Discover Dominica Tourism Authority Tuesday announced that Win Air, Carib Aviation and LIAT, the regional Caribbean airline, have initiated additional non-stop service between several strategic hubs and Dominica.
The regional airports being serviced include St Lucia’s Hewanorra Airport (UVF), St Lucia George Charles (SLU), Antigua (ANU), St. Maarten (SXM), Dominica Melville Hall (DOM) and Dominica Canefield Airport (DCF), located on the western portion of the island just 10 minutes drive from the capital city of Roseau
“We are extremely pleased that our continuing labors in crafting new routes and airlift solutions has led us to welcome this new air service into Dominica,” commented Steve Bornn, Director of Tourism for the Discover Dominica Tourism Authority. “It provides additional options for our visitors flying from the U.S. and. internationally as well as within the Caribbean and for those guests who stay at properties that are situated on the western part of the island.”
LIAT has added special flights to accommodate travelers visiting Dominica for Creole Week and the 12th Annual Dominica World Creole Music Festival, as follows:
- October 27 and 29: Flt #618 Dep. UVF 4:00p.m. Arr. DOM4:40p.m. Dep. DOM 4:55p.m. Arr. ANU 5:35p.m.
- October 26, 28, 30: Flt#657 Dep. ANU 4:00p.m. Arr. DOM 4:40p.m.
- Flt#658 Dep. DOM 5:00p.m. Arr. ANU 5:40p.m.
- November 4, 5, 7: Flt#621 Dep. ANU 1:00p.m. Arr. DOM 1:40p.m.
- Flt#620 Dep. DOM 2:00p.m. Arr. ANU 2:40p.m.
- November 4 and 9: Flt#623 Dep. DOM 11:50a.m. Arr. UVF 12:30p.m.
- Flt#622 Dep. UVF 12:50p.m. Arr. DOM 1:30p.m.
LIAT will operate a 19-seat DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft for these flights. Regularly scheduled service will resume on November 8, 2008.
Now until December 31, 2008; Win Air will operate a 19-seat DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft from St. Maarten (SXM) to Dominica on Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Friday’s, as follows-
- Flt#901 Dep. SXM 8:30a.m. Arr. DCF 9:30a.m.
- Flt#902 Dep. DCF 10:20a.m. Arr. SXM 11:45a.m.
For the month of October 2008, the WinAir flight will operate daily.
Now until December 31, 2008; Carib Aviation will fly from Antigua to Dominica daily except Tuesday’s, as follows-
- Flt#121 Dep. ANU 11:35a.m. Arr. DCF 12:25p.m Dep. DCF 12:45p.m. Arr. SLU 1:25p.m.
- Flt#120 Dep. SLU 1:45p.m. Arr. DCF 2:25p.m. Dep. DCF 2:45p.m. Arr. ANU 3:35p.m.
The flights are operated by Carib Aviation (3Q) in a codeshare agreement with LIAT (LI). Carib Aviation will operate a 19 seat DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft for these flights.
Charter air service to Dominica
Dear Hotelier:
We're writing to introduce you to University Air Services - a charter service company specializing in providing solutions to challenging air situations - such as getting to the beautiful island of Dominica now that American Eagle has reduced its service.
University Air Services works with certified charter operators provide more efficient and convenient travel options for groups or individuals headed to off-the-beaten path locations. We can arrange charters from San Juan, St. Martin, St. Kitts, Barbados, Antigua or virtually any location.
Aircraft capable of operating into Dominica range in size from small business jets, such as the 6-seat Citation CJ to 55 passenger ATR turboprops.
Whether your visitors are heading to Ross University, the World Creole Festival or to visit Boiling Lake, don't let Liat and American Eagle's full flights deter them. Give us a call or send an email with your dates, times and number of passengers and we'll be glad to give you a quote.
We look forward to working with you and to helping more travelers experience the undiscovered beauty of Dominica.
Best regards,
Jane McBride
President / CEO
University Air Services, LLC
Fort Lauderdale, FL USA
Tel. 617.633.0663
Cell 339.222.1807
UniversityAirServices.
Travel for Reunion 2008
Article in the Chronicle of May 30 reports as follows:
- Flights are booked for peak period October and November
- Reunion committee is collaborating with SAS L' Express des Isles Ferry to broaden service
- For Europe fly to France.then .to Martinique or Guadeloupe then to Dominica by ferry. Other destination is St Lucia for ferry
- Ferry is willing to put on as many trips as necessary .Ferry has special Reunion schedule for period 7 days or so before November 3
- You can go online and book
- From N. America book AA flight to Martinique, Guadeloupe, St Lucia every day from Miami and other cities in US.. AA also through San Juan.
- Check Air France and Air Canada flights. Apparently Martinique and Guadeloupe need proof of health insurance and a guest house or hotel booking
- H. H V Whitchurch , agent for the ferry indicated that they can arrange affordable hotel for those who have to overnight
- Carib Aviation is also willing to increase flights for the Independence period
- Negotiations are underway with LIAT to also increase flights.
- Other persons/groups are arranging charters from Toronto and the UK.
Excursion to Dominica - Reunion 2008
DEPARTURE - 21 OCTOBER 2008 – 2 WEEKS
SKYSERVICE AIRLINES - TORONTO – ANTIGUA - TORONTO
LIAT AIRLINES - ANTIGUA – DOMINICA- ANTIGUA
SAME DAY CONNECTIONS
$1,299.00 – Departure tax to be collected on return.
($998 [Skyservice & LIAT] + 301 taxes)
1ST INSTALLMENT- $500.00 – TO BE PAID AT TIME OF BOOKING
2nd INSTALLMENT- $400.00 – 10 JULY, 2008
3RD INSTALLMENT-$399.00 – 28 AUGUST, 2008
FOR FUTHER INFORMATION - CONTACT:
PROFESSIONAL TRAVEL PLACE
23 LESMILL ROAD, STE 105
TORONTO, ON
M3B 2P6
TELEPHONE NO. 416-391-1410
FAX NO. – 416-391-2590
EMAIL
Some Air Travel Offers
APICO CRUISES & TOURS, INC
My name is Hillier Robin Cyrille, from Wesley, Dominica. My husband, Harry Cyrille and I are owners of a travel agency in Queens, New York for the past eleven (11) years.
We have secured a number of seats on AA for Reunion 2008 and would like our countrymen to know that they can reach us at 718-454-8520 to secure their seats for the reunion.
The dates available are:
- October 23 - November 12
- October 26 - November 5
- October 27 - November 6
- October 29 - November 7
- October 30 - November 9
- October 31 - November 5
- October 30 - November 8
If you need any other info, send me an Email or call me 718-454-8520.
APICO CRUISES & TOURS, INC
185-03 104TH AVE, STE 1
HOLLIS, NY 11412
718-454-8520 TEL
718-454-8523 FAX
Thank you.
Hillier Robin Cyrille
