May 29, 2024 (Oxford, Connecticut) – Tradewind Aviation, the award-winning private aviation specialist and pioneer of the shared charter concept to top leisure destinations, is heightening opportunities for travelers to dive into the sparkling beauty and inviting culture of the Caribbean with new scheduled service flights to leading Caribbean destinations including Tortola and Virgin Gorda from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and to Anguilla from San Juan, Antigua, and St Barths.
- San Juan → Tortola: New scheduled service to Tortola will fly into Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport. The largest of the British Virgin Islands, Tortola is a lively vacation destination featuring luxury resorts and private villas, modern townships and ancient ruins, white-sand beaches, and diversions from waterfront dining to a world of watersports. Service from San Juan will run Thursday-Monday from November 21, 2024 to April 21, 2025. Begins at $179, one way.
- San Juan → Virgin Gorda: Service to Virgin Gorda will see Tradewind flights to Taddy Bay International Airport in Spanish Town along the island’s southwest coast, delivering travelers to the hidden gem of the BVIs, with attractions including luxury resorts and private villas, restaurants serving local and international fare, and natural wonders including the Baths. Service from San Juan will run November 21, 2024 to April 21, 2025. Begins at $143, one way.
- San Juan, St Barths, Antigua → Anguilla: Scheduled service to Anguilla will see Tradewind flying into the Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport near the island’s capital, The Valley. Enjoy sandy white beaches, luxury accommodations, unparalleled dining possibilities, and adventure opportunities in clear waters such as kitesurfing and windsurfing at Windward Point Bay. Flights to Anguilla will run December 19, 2024 to April 14, 2025. Service from San Juan will operate Thursday-Monday, with daily flights for New Year’s week, beginning at $355 one way. Service from St Barths will operate Thursday-Saturday, beginning at $115 one way. Service from Antigua will operate Saturday-Sunday, beginning at $200 one way.
The broadening of Tradewind’s scheduled service offerings in the Caribbean is a direct result of the aggressive growth strategy the airline has pursued over the past few years, including the purchase of 20 new Pilatus PC-12 NGX aircraft and the recent opening of its Southeast base.
“We are offering more convenience to destinations that provide the luxury hospitality and vacation experiences our clientele desire,” noted David Zipkin, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer at Tradewind Aviation, who added that local hospitality players and governments have greeted the airline’s expansion plans with enthusiasm. “We are all working together to boost tourism and cultural exchange in the Caribbean, and we’re looking forward to sharing in the successes.”
A trusted operator for over 22 years in the Northeast and 18 years in the Caribbean, Tradewind Aviation’s addition of new scheduled service routes throughout the Caribbean will further establish the company as the premier regional-travel industry leader in the U.S.’ highly competitive private aviation sector.
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ABOUT TRADEWIND AVIATION
Founded in 2001 by Eric and David Zipkin who have turned their passion for flying into the leading regional private operator, Tradewind provides personal air travel—both private and scheduled service—throughout North America and the Caribbean. Tradewind believes that every single flight is an opportunity to create an exceptional client experience with their people, planes, and personal service. Their unique approach to flying is less harrowing than flying commercial and more intimate than flying private. It is flying personal. And it is what they strive for every day.
Tradewind provides unique and efficient private travel solutions for leisure or business travel, with access to hundreds of airports throughout North America and the Caribbean in their modern fleet of Pilatus PC-12 and Citation CJ3 Jet aircraft.
Tradewind also provides scheduled service to top leisure destinations throughout the Northeast and Caribbean, including Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, St Barths, the British Virgin Islands, Anguilla, and Antigua.
Tradewind’s vision is for an elevated flight experience that is streamlined and understated, where every flight deserves the highest quality aircraft, crew, and service, giving guests control over their own time and confidence in their travels.
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