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Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas brought 7,069 passengers to St. Kitts on October 1, with visitors exploring Port Zante, local attractions, tours and beaches across the island.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines expects more than 350 cruise calls during the 2026/27 winter season, with eight inaugural visits and plans to increase cruise passenger arrivals to 500,000.

An Indian captain was stabbed by his co-pilot aboard Flydubai Flight FZ1073 before passengers and crew intervened, forcing the aircraft to make an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.

British Airways will extend its daily London Gatwick service to Antigua through April 2027, adding more than 3,000 seats as UK visitor arrivals continue to grow.

Delta Airlines has permanently discontinued its nonstop Atlanta-St Vincent route after the September 5 final flight, citing low demand and network planning.

Two distinctive aircraft arrived at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, giving aviation enthusiasts in St. Kitts a rare look at JetBlue’s Dominican-themed Airbus A320 and interCaribbean’s new Embraer E170.

Antigua Cruise Port is among 10 nominees for Caribbean’s Best Cruise Terminal 2026, with the winner to be announced at the World Cruise Awards in Jamaica on October 14.

Passengers booked on the affected flights will be moved to alternative same-day Caribbean Airlines services, while other scheduled connections between Trinidad, Tobago and Barbados will continue.

The seasonal twice-weekly service will begin on 20 December 2026, giving travellers in the New York area direct access to South Caicos for the first time.

St. Kitts has welcomed 1,002,282 cruise passengers as of August 20, marking its first return to the one-million passenger level since the COVID-19 pandemic.

The airline’s colourful aircraft tails reflect the region’s culture and natural beauty while its growing network connects 28 cities across 17 countries and territories.

The airline added 72 flights between July 16 and August 31, providing 7,565 additional seats as demand increased during the peak summer travel period.

Antigua Cruise Port officials welcomed passengers and crew as local vendors, taxi operators, tour companies and businesses prepared for increased activity during the ship’s visit.

Scheduled airline capacity across the Caribbean fell by 4.2% in July 2026, removing about 200,000 seats and raising concerns over regional connectivity, tourism and economic activity.

The cargo flight, operated by Atlas Air on behalf of Caribbean Airlines, landed safely at Norman Manley International Airport after declaring an emergency en route from Miami to Kingston.

Thousands of Star of the Seas passengers explored Basseterre, visited historic attractions and local businesses, providing a significant boost to tourism operators, vendors, restaurants and the wider local economy.

The US$50 million airfield rehabilitation project at V.C. Bird International Airport has reached a major milestone with the completion of runway paving, while final works remain on track for September.

Major cruise lines are expanding Caribbean deployments for the upcoming winter season, with regional cruise capacity expected to increase by nearly 10%, bringing more visitors and stronger competition.

The Allure of the Seas docked at Port Zante with 6,702 passengers, boosting tourism and providing a busy day for businesses across Basseterre.

The MV Golden Carrier successfully completed its first sea trial between Trinidad and Tobago and is preparing to enter service as the replacement for the MV Blue Wave Harmony during its maintenance period.