PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS – Silver Airways made its inaugural flight to Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands on Monday, December 18th, 2023.
The airline will function twice-weekly flights continuous from Fort Lauderdale to Providenciales.
Mr. Arlington Musgrove, Minister of Immigration and Border Providers, stated at a press convention on Monday, December 18th, 2023 on the Howard Hamilton Airport, that the brand new airlift will make the Turks and Caicos Islands much more accessible.
“The Turks and Caicos Islands have been a vacation spot of unparalleled magnificence with white sand seashores, crystal clear turquoise water and a vibrant tradition that captivates all of us. Now with the arrival of Silver Airways, the islands are set to grow to be much more accessible, permitting us to share our slice of paradise. With a rise in exercise, we might appeal to extra vacationers and therefore financial development and create new employment alternatives for our individuals. As we embark on this new partnership with Silver Airways, I wish to lengthen my deepest gratitude to the airways’ management, and the TCIAA who labored tirelessly to make this partnership a actuality,” he stated.
Mr. Wesley Clerveaux, Everlasting Secretary within the Ministry of Tourism, spoke on behalf of the Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Josephine Connolly.
He careworn that the introduction of extra accessible choices is not going to compromise the excessive commonplace of luxurious service that the Turks and Caicos Islands model is synonymous with.
“I, subsequently, problem Silver Airways to not solely meet however exceed expectations by providing an opulent expertise for each our native vacationers and the discerning guests who’ve come to recognise TCI as a vacation spot that units the usual in its class. We’ve each confidence that Silver Airways will rise to this problem and contribute to the continued success and international status of the Turks and Caicos Islands as a world-class vacation spot,” he stated.
Mr. Steven Rossum, CEO of Silver Airways, stated the airline has 12 distinctive locations within the Caribbean and the Turks and Caicos Islands is the primary island vacation spot added to their portfolio for the reason that pandemic.
“It’s a lovely island with a wealthy custom of treating individuals properly, of getting guests come again and be excited, pristine seashores, superb eating places, fantastic lodging, diving, purchasing, we’re proud that you simply need to be affiliated with us. This can be a first-class island, a first-class vacation spot and we’re proud to be right here. We might be good residents for Turks and Caicos, we are going to work properly with the group, we are going to work properly with the Airports Authority, with the members of the journey group and we’re excited to work with our companions on the bottom, InterCaribbean, who’s floor dealing with for us, offering upkeep for us,” he stated.
Code Sharing Agreements
He stated the airline has code-sharing agreements with Delta Airways, American Airways, JetBlue and others to facilitate simple transfers.
Devon Fulford, Appearing CEO of the Turks and Caicos Islands Airport Authority (TCIAA), praised the airline for its dedication to security and luxury and effectivity.
“We look ahead to a wonderful collaboration that advantages the residents and guests alike. Might this inaugural flight mark the start of a affluent partnership between Silver Airways and the Turks and Caicos Islands,” he stated.
Esmond Johnson, Regional Supervisor for Silver Airways, stated introductory ticket costs begin at US$129 from Fort Lauderdale to Providenciales. Flight time is 2 and a half hours.
He stated the airline might be utilizing the ATR72 plane with a 70-seat capability and the ATR42 plane with a 46-seat capability on the route.