Travelers from North America now have more options to experience the splendor of the Turks and Caicos Islands, as American Airlines announces a new non-stop service to the territory.
Experience Turks and Caicos Islands revealed that American Airlines will operate two weekly flights from Miami to the Norman B. Saunders Airport in South Caicos starting February 15, 2025. This marks AA’s second route in the territory, bolstering efforts to promote the Turks and Caicos Islands as a multi-island destination.
The flights from Miami to South Caicos are scheduled to depart at 10:05 am, arriving at 12:27 pm. The return flight will leave South Caicos at 1:44 pm, landing back in Miami at 3:55 pm.
Tourism Minister Josephine Connolly celebrated the new service and its potential impact on the territory’s economy.
“This new service aligns perfectly with our policy vision to diversify the tourism offering and ensure that each island within the Turks and Caicos Islands benefits from the tourism industry,” she stated. “By enhancing accessibility to South Caicos, we are opening up new avenues for economic development and providing unique and enriching opportunities for our visitors. Together, we aspire to forge a promising future, creating a wealth of opportunities for our citizens and delivering unparalleled experiences for our visitors.”
The new flights coincide with the opening of the luxury Salterra Resort and Spa on the same day.
Alvin Hegner, Chairman of Experience Turks and Caicos, noted that officials are working diligently to prepare South Caicos for the anticipated influx of visitors next year.
“South Caicos is our fishing capital, but it is also rich in history. From the Salinas, a reminder of the sea salt industry that the Turks and Caicos once depended on, to Cockburn Town where Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh visited on the Royal Yacht Britannia, visitors can take day tours to learn about the history or take in sights such as the Boiling Hole, an underwater passage that connects the ocean to the main salina pond. There are countless marine activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving, bonefishing, and a range of events year-round, including the highly anticipated South Caicos Regatta. We recently appointed a local representative to South Caicos to assist in the enhancement and development of the Big South, and I am certain the community will benefit from all these new developments,” he said.
