• New Route Launch Details: The specific commencement date of March 8, 2026, for new services connecting Tortola, Barbados, and St. Maarten.
• Flight Frequency and Structure: The breakdown of the seven weekly flights, including four nonstop options to Barbados and three routing through St. Maarten.
• Regional Connectivity: The impact of these routes on linking the Northern and Southern Caribbean, including access to Guyana, Grenada, and Trinidad.
• Fleet and Operational Growth: The role of the airline’s growing fleet of 11 ATR turboprop aircraft in supporting increased flight frequency.

interCaribbean Airways has officially announced the launch of new flight services connecting Tortola with both Barbados and St. Maarten. Scheduled to commence on March 8, 2026, these new routes aim to enhance regional connectivity within the Caribbean significantly. The airline plans to operate a total of seven weekly flights between Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) in Tortola and Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) in Barbados. Of these seven flights, four will fly nonstop between the two islands. The remaining three weekly flights are scheduled to route through Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) in St. Maarten, effectively establishing a new nonstop link between Tortola and St. Maarten as well.

This expansion is designed to broaden travel options from the airline’s hub in Tortola. Residents and visitors in Tortola will gain more direct access to Barbados, along with onward connections to other southern destinations such as Guyana, Grenada, St. Lucia, Trinidad, and St. Vincent. Conversely, travelers originating from Barbados and the Southern Caribbean will benefit from improved access to the Northern Caribbean through the Tortola and St. Maarten gateways.

Lyndon Gardiner, the Chairman of interCaribbean Airways, stated that increasing nonstop options from Tortola has been a significant priority for the company. He noted that these additions reinforce the airline’s long-term commitment to the British Virgin Islands, a territory they have served for a decade. The operational capacity for these new routes is supported by the airline’s fleet expansion, which currently includes eleven ATR turboprop aircraft. This fleet growth allows for increased frequency and destination coverage without compromising service quality. Tickets for these new flights are currently available for purchase via the airline’s website or through travel agents.