MIAMI, April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — American Airlines, which
offers more flights from South Florida than any other airline, will begin
daily nonstop service from Miami to Antigua this fall — the only nonstop
service currently scheduled between Miami and the eastern Caribbean island.
American will begin flying the Miami-Antigua route on Nov. 20, 2008, using
Boeing 737-800 aircraft configured with 16 seats in First Class and 132 seats
in the Main Cabin.
The new service from Miami complements existing flights to Antigua from
San Juan, Puerto Rico, offered by American and its regional affiliate,
American Eagle.
Located approximately 290 miles southeast of San Juan, Antigua is known
for its sunny climate, beautiful beaches, outstanding sailing and yachting
facilities, and well-preserved coral reefs that offer excellent snorkeling and
diving opportunities.
“We are very excited to add Antigua to American Airlines extensive list of
destinations served nonstop from Miami,” said Peter J. Dolara, American’s
Senior Vice President — Miami, Caribbean and Latin America. “It’s the
perfect place for a relaxing getaway. And now, it’s just a convenient nonstop
flight away from South Florida on American Airlines, as well as a convenient
connecting flight from dozens of other destinations via our Miami hub.”
“Antigua entices visitors with wonderful scenery, beautiful beaches,
numerous activities, and warm, friendly people,” said the Hon. Harold Lovell,
Antigua’s Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation. “We look forward to the
start of American’s nonstop service from Miami and the opportunity it offers
to showcase the many things that make Antigua such a special place for
residents and visitors alike. We are confident that once visitors experience
Antigua, they will want to return again and again.”
Here is American’s schedule between Miami and Antigua, effective Nov. 20.
Flights operate daily. All times shown are local.
From Miami to Antigua
Flight # Departs Arrives
1907 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
From Antigua to Miami
Flight # Departs Arrives
1906 4:15 p.m. 6:40 p.m.
Antigua joins a growing list of destinations to have nonstop service from
South Florida on American or American Eagle. This past December, American
began nonstop flights from Miami to Barranquilla, Colombia, and Santa Cruz,
Bolivia, as well as from Fort Lauderdale to San Jose, Costa Rica. In
addition, December also saw the start of nonstop service from Miami to Phoenix
on American, and from Miami to Sarasota/Bradenton, Fla., and Savannah, Ga., on
American Eagle.
Last month, American Eagle began nonstop flights from Miami to
Tallahassee, Fla., while in June, American will begin flying from Fort
Lauderdale to Kingston, Jamaica.
With the addition of these new routes, American and American Eagle combine
to offer more than 275 daily flights from Miami and Fort Lauderdale, serving
100 destinations.
Travelers can check schedules and fares and book flights to any American
Airlines or American Eagle destination by visiting AA.com. There are no
online booking fees. In addition, on AA.com you’ll find the absolute lowest
fares available for American Airlines, American Eagle and
AmericanConnection(R) flights — guaranteed. For details on our Lowest Fare
Guarantee, visit http://www.aa.com/benefits.
AmericanAirlines Vacations(SM) has a number of exciting and affordable
travel packages available to Antigua, as well as many other popular
destinations around the world. For more information, visit
http://www.aavacations.com.
American is a founding member of the global oneworld(R) Alliance.
About American Airlines
American Airlines is the world’s largest airline. American, American
Eagle and the AmericanConnection(R) airlines serve 250 cities in over
40 countries with more than 4,000 daily flights. The combined network fleet
numbers more than 1,000 aircraft. American’s award-winning Web site, AA.com,
provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized
news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a founding member
of the oneworld(R) Alliance, which brings together some of the best and
biggest names in the airline business, enabling them to offer their customers
more services and benefits than any airline can provide on its own. Together,
its members serve nearly 700 destinations in over 140 countries and
territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are
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