Travelers flying to the British Virgin Islands will no longer need to overnight in Miami, following the launch of a new late-night arrival and early-morning departure service by American Airlines.
The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission announced that American Airlines began the new schedule on December 18, marking the carrier’s first late-night arrival into Beef Island and a corresponding early-morning departure out of the territory.
American Airlines Flight 3668 now arrives at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport at 10:14 p.m., while Flight 3398 departs at 8:00 a.m. the following morning. The daily service will operate through March.
Kurt Menal, director of the BVI Airports Authority, described the new overnight service as a major milestone for air connectivity into the territory.
“This new service expands access to key U.S. markets, strengthens our tourism offering, and provides greater flexibility for residents, visitors, families, and business travelers alike,” Menal said, noting the authority’s continued partnership with American Airlines.
The expanded schedule builds on American Airlines’ existing footprint in the market, which already includes five daily nonstop flights between Miami and Beef Island, offering travelers additional flexibility when planning trips to the destination.
Clive McCoy, director of tourism for the British Virgin Islands, said the new timing removes one of the most persistent pain points for travelers connecting through Miami.
“The new daily schedule removes a major barrier for travelers, making it easier for visitors from North America, as well as the UK and Europe, to reach the BVI without overnight stops,” McCoy said. He added that improved air access is critical to the territory’s tourism growth and competitiveness within the Caribbean.
Tourism officials say the enhanced connectivity is expected to support visitor arrivals while maintaining the high-quality travel experience the British Virgin Islands is known for.
