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Sunrise Airlines to begin flying to VI in December

Regional carrier Sunrise Airlines will reportedly begin flying to the Virgin Islands in December 2024. Photo: oncubanews.com
Sunrise Airways is a regional airline based in Haiti that operates scheduled and charter flights to nine destinations in the Caribbean and Central America. Photo: planespotters.net
Sunrise Airways is a regional airline based in Haiti that operates scheduled and charter flights to nine destinations in the Caribbean and Central America. Photo: planespotters.net
According to the publication, Antigua Newsroom on October 12, 2024, Sunrise Airlines will begin flying to the Virgin Islands in December 2024. Photo: Antigua Newsroom
According to the publication, Antigua Newsroom on October 12, 2024, Sunrise Airlines will begin flying to the Virgin Islands in December 2024. Photo: Antigua Newsroom
ST JOHN’S, Antigua- Even as the Virgin Islands (VI) is set to welcome the inaugural flight of Caribbean Airlines to the territory on Monday, October 14, 2024, and LIAT 2020 is also seeking to fly here soon, another airline is poised to add the Virgin Islands to its list of destinations.

According to the publication, Antigua Newsroom on October 12, 2024, Sunrise Airlines will begin flying to the Virgin Islands in December 2024.

It said Sunrise Airways plans to expand its Eastern Caribbean routes with new flights to Grenada, St. Vincent, and the Virgin Islands starting in late October 2024.

The rollout will occur in phases, beginning October 27, with flights to Grenada, Guadeloupe, and St. Vincent, followed by Tortola in December.

Sunrise Airways

Sunrise Airways is a regional airline based in Haiti that operates scheduled and charter flights to nine destinations in the Caribbean and Central America.

According to the Sunrise Airways website, the airline operates a modern and diverse fleet of aircraft, including Embraer EMB 120ER Brasilia, Embraer EMB 145LR Brasilia, British Aerospace Jetstream 32, and Cessna Caravan 208.

Sunrise Airways also said its fleet has a total capacity of 157 seats and can accommodate different passenger needs and preferences.

According to the same website, Sunrise Airways was founded in 2009 by Philippe Bayard, a businessman and pilot, who envisioned a comprehensive air network that would connect the capitals and islands that share the same space and the same future in the Caribbean region.

“Since 2012, we have taken on the challenge of expanding our routes and increasing our frequency of flights. We have transported more than 1 million passengers in 10 years, serving 4 cities in Haiti, 5 international cities, and 4 countries in the Caribbean,” the airline stated.

14 Responses to “Sunrise Airlines to begin flying to VI in December”

  • Cindy (13/10/2024, 13:04) Like (14) Dislike (23) Reply
    The private sector has full confidence in the vip government never saw so many airlines rushing to serve the bvi

    Vip four more years easily
    • hi (14/10/2024, 09:16) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      everyone knows LIAT will not be in business much longer. so the race is on

      https://natureisle.news/aviation/antigua-turbulence-ahead-liat-2020s-future-clouded-by-owners-legal-woes/
  • Career (13/10/2024, 15:38) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Great news
    • Pure Greed. (14/10/2024, 04:14) Like (15) Dislike (2) Reply
      They come promising us Heaven and they are bringing Angels..Not so. It's all about $$$ greed. They don't care. Why is Winair charging almost $700. U.S to go SK. Just a stone throw 45 minutes away?.That's crazy You can go England or Canada with $700.00..
      • @Pure Greed (14/10/2024, 12:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        You are right in your assessment. The more things change, the more it remains the same. If you google him, it is about greed, power and control. Not every thing that give us an offer we have to accept. Philippe Bayard has prospered more than enough on the backs of our Haitian brothers and sisters and is now set to expand his operations. VI be warned.
  • bvibuzz (13/10/2024, 16:04) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    this is more good news for the airlift in the Territory
  • @ cindy (13/10/2024, 17:26) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    here is were the US Dollars are only local not getting anything
  • Party time again? (13/10/2024, 17:32) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    When American re-started we spend 250,000.00 for a party. Are we now having 3 parties to welcome these 3 airlines?
  • Vision (13/10/2024, 19:41) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    Now this airline going stop do people what they feel like competition there
  • Based in Haiti? (13/10/2024, 23:22) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    I’ll wait on LIAT…
    • Boo hoo. (14/10/2024, 11:16) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Whats wrong with it being based in Haiti? There are some highly educated people from there. Not everyone does voodoo there.
  • Wow. Nothing for SK. (13/10/2024, 23:55) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Big December Carnival in SK can't get no straight flight, only greedy Winair has a cew flight to SK. That takes 12hrs to reach SK from here droo you in Antigua and St. Marten.and the cost is rediculous more than going to Trinidad, St Lu ia or Guyana. We taljing about to SK a normal 50 minutes flivht from here..BVI SK. SK BVI is a popular market. When is Liat coming?
  • ... (14/10/2024, 10:46) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Please don't be fooled, people. The Gov't and the airport director have nothing to do with these airlines coming to the BVI, back in 2019-2020, Caribbean airlines wanted to come here... the Gov't has no hand in this the Director of the airport fooling the people, like he is our Savior for airlift.
    https://simpleflying.com/caribbean-airlines-fifth-freedom-island-run/
    https://simpleflying.com/american-airlines-launching-flights-british-virgin-islands/
  • VI to SK. (15/10/2024, 09:15) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    The two shortest and most popular and profitable roots with plenty activities during the year. We suffering .


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