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| BA To Add Fourth Weekly Flight to Antigua From February |
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 British Airways will add a fourth weekly flight to Antigua from February bringing the airlift from London to Antigua to nine per week. This announcement was made in London on Thursday 15th November by Antigua and Barbuda’s High Commissioner Sir. Ronald Sanders who said BA gave him the welcome news on Wednesday night. Sir Ronald Sanders began discussions with BA following the tragic events of September 11th, which caused cancellations of holidays by many Americans. The High Commissioner said, “We needed to fill the void with European tourists who were canceling their planned holidays to parts of the Middle-East and Asia because of the situation in Afghanistan. We had the demand from tourists, but we needed the airlift.” “Our discussions with BA have borne fruit and I am delighted with the news. BA has proved itself a true partner in Antigua and Barbuda’s tourism. Hotels can remain open and keep their staff employed. And, at the bottom line, tourism must be about jobs and benefits for the people of Antigua and Barbuda,” Sir Ronald added. |
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| The High Commissioner revealed, “Everyone pitched in to get this done led by Prime Minister Lester Bird. We had the full support of the Minister of Tourism Molwyn Joseph, the cooperation of Aviation Minister Robin Yearwood and the backing of Hotel owners like Pat Doherty of Carlisle Bay, Ron Randall of Bluewaters and Rob Barret of Antigua resorts.” Other airlines flying to Antigua from London are Virgin-twice a week, BWIA-twice a week, and Air 2000 once a week. |
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