Virgin Atlantic is expected to increase its service to the Maurice Bishop International Airport (MBIA), from two flights to three flights per week during the winter season.
This announcement was made by officials from the Grenada Tourism Authority.
The carrier currently flies an Airbus 330-300 with 264 seats to Grenada Tuesdays and Saturdays and will add a third weekly service on Fridays commencing December 8, 2023, through to March 29, 2024.
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All three services fly from London Heathrow via Barbados, which marks a significant step in enhancing convenience of accessibility to the destination.
Chairman of the Grenada Tourism Authority, Randall Dolland said, and I quote: “We are delighted to welcome this third frequency to Grenada, it’s a clear indication that our tourism product continues on an upward trajectory”. unquote
CEO of the Grenada Tourism Authority Petra Roach says this additional capacity perfectly aligns with the increased demand for events like the England vs West Indies T20 cricket match and Grenada’s 50th anniversary of Independence, for which its anticipating a significant uptick of arrivals from the Diaspora.
The addition of this third service provides more seating capacity and convenience between the two islands.
The Grenada Tourism Authority reaffirms its commitment to working closely and diligently with their airline partners with the objective of increasing and facilitating further connectivity to the tri-island state.
