In an exciting development for St Maarten’s tourism sector, the Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic, and Telecommunication (TEATT), Grisha Heyliger-Marten, greeted the inaugural flight 244 of Frontier Airlines from San Juan, Puerto Rico, as it touched down at Princess Juliana International Airport on Monday.
A gateway reopened
Minister Heyliger-Marten hailed the arrival of Frontier Airlines as a significant milestone in the island’s efforts to enhance airlift and connectivity.
She reminisced about a bygone era when San Juan served as a vital gateway for St Maarten, catering to a myriad of needs ranging from medical trips to leisure travel and shopping excursions.
Affordable and comfortable flights return
With a nostalgic nod to the past, the Minister underscored the importance of accessible and convenient air travel, a feature that had seemingly faded with time.
However, Frontier Airlines, with its 180-seat A320 aircraft, has now reintroduced affordable and comfortable flights from San Juan, igniting optimism for increased travel frequency in the future.
Gateway to diverse destinations
Highlighting the strategic significance of the San Juan route, Minister Heyliger-Marten emphasized its role as an alternative hub not only to the United States but also to Latin America and the Caribbean.
The integration of this route, coupled with the recently reinstated Orlando service, signifies Frontier Airlines’ confidence in St Maarten’s potential as a premier tourist destination.
A partnership for prosperity
Expressing gratitude for the collaboration between the government of St Maarten and Frontier Airlines, the Minister lauded such partnerships as instrumental in driving economic revitalization.
She reiterated the commitment of the administration to support the airline in expanding its services, ensuring mutual benefits for both the company and the island.
A promising future
As the maiden flight landed, Minister Heyliger-Marten extended assurances to Frontier Airlines of the government’s steadfast support in further developing not only the San Juan and Orlando routes but also exploring additional opportunities.
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