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02/09/2024

B Gates SXM Airport ready. Let's travel!
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27/08/2024

Virgin Voyages to make Inaugural Call to St. Maarten in December
https://news.sx/government/minister-grisha-heyliger-marten-announces-virgin-voyages-inaugural-call-in-december/

26/08/2024

Another good reason to stay over in St. Maarten-St. Martin for a couple of days. Coming online in September 2024. Aura Anse Marcel with 11 luxury condo villas.
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08/08/2024

Submit your reservation request online at www.airsxm.com

18/07/2024

https://bes-reporter.com/sint-maarten-aviation-authority-faces-deadline-in-z-air-decision/

PHILIPSBURG - The aviation authority of St. Maarten must take a decision within one month regarding Z Air's application to operate flights to Sint Maarten

15/06/2024

Winair and Air Caraïbes Renew Interline Agreement, Enhancing Caribbean Connectivity

Simpson Bay, St. Maarten – June 14, 2024 – In a significant move to bolster regional connectivity, Windward Islands Airways International (Winair) and Air Caraïbes have announced the renewal of their interline agreement. This longstanding partnership promises to deliver seamless travel experiences and convenient connections throughout the Caribbean, benefiting both local residents and international travelers.

Hans van de Velde, CEO of Winair, expressed his enthusiasm about the renewed collaboration. "We are very happy to continue our successful collaboration with Air Caraïbes," he said. "This renewed agreement strengthens our commitment to providing our passengers with a wider network and a smoother travel experience."

Christine Ourmières-Widener, President of Air Caraïbes, echoed this sentiment. "Collaborating with Winair will allow us to expand our offers for both Caribbean and European travelers, answering the increasing demand of this market over the past few years. We believe this agreement will create new business opportunities for local territories, reinforce our regional roots, and enhance our customers' journey. We are confident this will positively impact the experience of our passengers."

Grisha Heyliger-Marten, St. Maarten's Minister of Tourism, highlighted the broader implications of this partnership. "We are delighted by the renewal of the interline agreement between Winair and Air Caraïbes. This partnership is a testament to our commitment to enhancing connectivity and providing seamless travel experiences for our visitors. By expanding access to our beautiful island and the wider Caribbean, we are fostering tourism growth, strengthening regional ties, and showcasing the unparalleled beauty and hospitality of St. Maarten."

The interline agreement offers several advantages for passengers, including simplified travel with a single ticket for their entire journey, seamless connections with baggage checked through to the final destination, and access to a broader network of destinations served by both airlines.

Air Caraïbes connects Europe through Orly Airport (ORY) via Fort-de-France (FDF) and Sint Maarten (SXM) to all destinations on Winair’s extensive Caribbean network. This opens up a variety of exciting connection possibilities. For instance, passengers flying from Paris (ORY) with Air Caraïbes can connect seamlessly with Winair at Sint Maarten (SXM) to idyllic island destinations like Antigua (ANU), St. Barthélemy (SBH), Dominica (DOM), Saba (SAB), St. Eustatius (EUX), Tortola, or St. Kitts. Additionally, passengers traveling to Fort-de-France (FDF) can connect with Winair for Dominica.

Established in 1961, Winair has been a cornerstone of regional connectivity, providing safe, reliable, and efficient air transportation services. The airline is committed to enhancing the travel experience while contributing to the economic growth and connectivity of the Caribbean islands. Winair is growing its fleet and expects to open several new routes this year.

Air Caraïbes, a subsidiary of Groupe Dubreuil, has been serving the Caribbean and French Guiana since 2000 with a comprehensive network of scheduled and charter flights. With hubs in Pointe-à-Pitre (PTP), Fort-de-France (FDF), and Orly Airport (ORY), the airline continues to expand its reach and service offerings.

For more information, visit Winair's official website or contact their customer service for booking details and travel inquiries.

Contact Information:
- Winair: http://www.winair.nl
- AirStMaarten: http://www.airsxm.com

StMaartenNews.com will continue to provide updates on this and other significant developments impacting our region's connectivity and tourism industry.

08/06/2024

https://news.sx/government/minister-grisha-heyliger-marten-says-canada-travel-advisory-no-cause-to-panic/

​ The Government of Canada has advised its citizens traveling to St. Maarten to expect “nationwide power outages.” However, in its color-coded risk level travel advisory, it still gave St.... lees meer

27/04/2024

05/04/2024

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Some cheeky humor

03/04/2024

03/02/2024

Largest Cruise Ship in the World Icon of the Seas to make Inaugural Call on 13 February

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, January 30, 2024

PORT ST. MAARTEN – Port St. Maarten Group (PSG) is eagerly awaiting the inaugural call of Royal Caribbean International’s (RCI) largest cruise ship in the world Icon of the Seas on Tuesday, February 13. RCI executives are also planning to be on the island for the arrival of this iconic vessel.

The Icon of the Seas has been described as the first-of-its-kind combination of every vacation that features an all-encompassing lineup of firsts and next-level favorites for every kind of family and vacationer. The iconic vessel can carry 5,610 guests at double occupancy and 2,350 crew.

“Port St. Maarten congratulates Royal Caribbean International on its newest ship the Icon of the Seas. This is indeed an iconic development for the cruise industry and for the destination. We have an unbreakable partnership and bond with RCI.

“We will continue to work with RCI in increasing and improving experiences for guests as a cruise destination when we look at the water park project to be constructed next to Port St. Maarten. The RCI brand is also highly valued by the business community.

“We are looking forward to receiving several calls during the season of Icon of the Seas. I would like to also congratulate RCI on its second Icon series ship ‘Star of the Seas’ currently under construction in Finland that is expected to be delivered in August 2025 for Caribbean sailings out of Port Canaveral,” Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PSG Alexander Gumbs said on Tuesday.

Icon of the Seas is 250,800 gross tons and is 1,198 feet long. The vessel made its official debut on January 27 out of Miami. It offers seven-night vacations to the Caribbean.

The Icon vessel is bigger than the Oasis class vessels.

In store on Icon is an all-encompassing lineup of experiences that combines the best of every vacation – from the beach retreat to the resort escape and the theme park adventure – making the first-of-its-kind adventure the way to get away for every type of family and vacationer.

Across eight neighborhoods that are destinations in and of themselves are firsts and next-level favorites for everyone day and night, including adrenaline-pumping thrills like six record-breaking waterslides at Category 6 and the Crown’s Edge experience at 154 feet above the ocean, and unrivaled ways to chill with seven pools – one for every day of the week – like the first suspended infinity pool at sea.

The game-changing experiences also include a stay-all-day neighborhood designed for families with young kids, more than 40 restaurants, bars, and lounges; deck-defying entertainment across air, ice, water, and theater; and more.

PHOTO: Icon of the Seas

26/01/2024

  Today will be the end of an era in Caribbean aviation as LIAT (1974) is conducting its final flights. The airline’s sole aircraft, an ATR 42-600, left the V.C. Bird International Airport in Antigua this morning to begin LIAT’s final sectors across the Eastern Caribbean. In a social media post...

24/01/2024

Frontier Airlines Announces Nonstop Service from St. Maarten to San Juan

PHILIPSBURG, ST. MAARTEN – Jan. 23, 2024 – Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) will begin nonstop service from Princess Juliana International Airport in St. Maarten (SXM) to) Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan (SJU) in June 2024. The new service is in addition to once weekly service currently offered on Frontier between St. Maarten and Orlando.

“We’re thrilled to offer this convenient, affordable new intra-island service between St. Maarten and San Juan, which is part of our new focus on underserved and overpriced routes,” said Josh Flyr, vice president, network and operations design, Frontier Airlines. “This new service will provide a low-cost option for local residents seeking to travel between the two islands and for those who want to use San Juan as a connection point for travel to and from the U.S. and other destinations.”

Frequency and times are subject to change. Please check https://flights.flyfrontier.com/en/flights-from-st-maarten for additional information.

Frontier is currently offering a special limited-time FRONTIER Miles promotion enabling consumers to earn 5X miles and points for all flight bookings made through January 30, 2024. This means customers will earn an extra 5X miles on all qualifying purchases and get that much closer to earning free flights, free bags and free seat assignments with the new enhanced mileage program. To take advantage of this offer, customers should opt in at https://www.flyfrontier.com/5x-travel-miles/

About Frontier Airlines:
Frontier Airlines, Inc., a subsidiary of Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULCC), is committed to “Low Fares Done Right.” Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the Company operates 134 A320 family aircraft and has the largest A320neo family fleet in the U.S. The use of these aircraft, along with Frontier’s high-density seating configuration and weight-saving initiatives, have contributed to Frontier’s continued ability to be the most fuel-efficient of all major U.S. carriers when measured by ASMs per fuel gallon consumed. With more than 210 new Airbus planes on order, Frontier will continue to grow to deliver on the mission of providing affordable travel across America.

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DENVER – January 23, 2024 – Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) will launch nonstop service from various airports across the U.S. and internationally in April, May and June of 2024. To celebrate, America’s Greenest Airline is offering fares as low as $19* one way and upgrad...

22/01/2024

Soon here....: AirSXM.com 2.0 website and bookingengine.

11/01/2024

Local NewsSoualiga News TodaySoualiga NewsdaySouliga Newsday WINAIR Expands Routes, Enhancing Connectivity and Accessibility Across the Caribbean | SOUALIGA NEWSDAY January 9, 2024 SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY-AIRPORT) - WINAIR is happy to announce a significant expansion of its flight services, effect...

06/01/2024

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A lush yacht holiday on the 45m long SY Serendipity I for 8 guests. Experience freedom, privacy and luxury in the Mediterranean and Caribbean sea.

01/12/2023

10/10/2023

Beefing between Antigua & Barbuda (LIAT) and Trinidad & Tobago (Caribbean Airlines).
Read about this in the THG News Today report:
https://stmaartennews.com/aviation-news/antigua-to-fight-expansion-plans-of-caribbean-airlines/

07/10/2023

Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten (October 6, 2023) – Passengers arriving at the Princess Juliana International Airport will soon be processed through a new location. The Temporary Arrival Facility (TAF), which... lees meer

04/09/2023

Then book a Staycation.

02/09/2023

MUSIC LEGEND JIMMY BUFFETT PASSED AWAY
The legendary Jimmy Buffett, the singer-songwriter who drew millions of fans with his folksy tales of living and loving on tropical sandy beaches, frozen concoction in hand, died Friday night. He was 76.

“Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music, and dogs,” a statement on his website said. “He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many.”

The statement did not provide a cause of death.

Jimmy Buffett's music had a special place in the hearts of St. Barths lovers, where he was adored by fans for his song "Cheeseburger in Paradise." This song celebrated his love for the picturesque island of St. Barths and the iconic Le Select cafe. The song's catchy melody and humorous lyrics captured the simple pleasure of relishing a cheeseburger in St. Barths while sipping a cold glass of beer.

The management and staff of AirStMaarten extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends and many fans of Jimmy Buffett.

30/08/2023

NEW SXM AIRPORT DEPARTURE HALL READY FOR PASSENGERS NOVEMBER 1ST 2023

24/08/2023

Princess Juliana International Airport - St. Maarten making sure everyone get the message 🤣🤣🤣 You have got to love it.

22/08/2023

SHARE A CHARTER TO NEVIS
Got a request to share a charter from St. Maarten to Nevis on the following dates:
31AUG SXM-NEV
03SEP NEV-SXM
If necessary, we can also do a stopover in St. Kitts (SKB) to carry or pick up passengers there too.
Interested?
Or know someone who is...?
Submit a reservation request online at www.airsxm.com/request.php

06/08/2023

The Trinidad and Jamaica-based airline, Caribbean Airlines, will be increasing its flights to St. Maarten

19/07/2023

Aruba should be on everyone's bucket list⛱

28/09/2022

PRINCESS JULIANA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WELCOMES ARAJET TO ST. MAARTEN

On Tuesday September 27, 2022, Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE N.V.) officially welcomed Arajet Airlines to St. Maarten with a symbolic inaugural ceremony. Arajet will have two (2) weekly flights between St. Maarten (SXM) and Santo Domingo (SDQ), offering non-stop services from St. Maarten to the Dominican Republic. On Wednesdays and Saturdays, the airline will be using a Boeing 737 MAX-8 with a seat capacity of 185. This venture serves as a part of Arajets’s growing network out of the Dominican Republic.

Ben van der Klift, CFO of Princess Juliana International Airport comments: “Today, I’m very pleased and honored to welcome Arajet to our airport and the island of St. Maarten. Arajet is an important addition for our hub function to increase St. Maarten's connectivity in the Caribbean. In addition, the entire island will benefit from this route development. There will be more tourists coming to our island and the people of St. Maarten have even more choices when they want to fly to Santo Domingo.”

Victor Pachego Mendez, CEO for Arajet reacted, “We are excited to start operations to Princess Juliana International Airport. St. Maarten is one of the top destinations in the Caribbean, and the launch of direct, low-fare flights from the Dominican Republic will attract more tourists, increase connectivity, and offer our guests the opportunity to experience our warm and distinctive Dominican customer service, flying in an environmentally friendly fleet of a new and modern 737 MAX-8.”

Acting Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation & Telecommunications (TEATT) Omar Ottley said, “The Dominican Republic and St. Maarten share in a long history of trade relationships and the family ties that bind us, has favored both countries for many years. The Dominican Republic has a vast number of travel enthusiasts whose visit will further enhance our economic model as we continue to grow."
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