Nonstop Flights to Start in November

More to the Caribbean from New York's Airline of Choice

NEW YORK – American Airlines, already the largest U.S. airline flying out of New York to the Caribbean, will further enhance its schedule to the region this fall when it begins convenient nonstop service from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to St. Kitts and Nevis.

American will offer the only nonstop service currently scheduled between the New York area and St. Kitts and Nevis, a twin-island paradise located just east of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Service will start Nov. 18. American will fly the route twice weekly – on Wednesdays and Sundays – with Boeing 757 aircraft, configured with 22 seats in First Class and 166 seats in the Main Cabin.

“Earlier this year we made it clear that American Airlines intends to be the preferred airline in New York, and our new nonstop service to St. Kitts and Nevis is part of that commitment,” said Chuck Imhof, American's Vice President of Passenger Sales – Greater New York. “From New York, travelers on American can expect convenient flights to lots of destinations, competitive fares, and in the case of JFK, a sparkling new state-of-the-art terminal. We now look forward to showing residents of the Tri-State area what a wonderful addition St. Kitts and Nevis is to our schedule.”

“We are delighted that American Airlines will operate nonstop service from New York to St. Kitts and Nevis,” said Robert Kelly, Director-USA, St. Kitts Tourism Authority. “We offer visitors unspoiled beauty, first-world hospitality, and excellent shopping, resorts and facilities – all in an uncrowded environment. And it's just a short flight from New York on American. St. Kitts and Nevis is an ideal destination for a quick getaway or an extended vacation.”

Following is American's schedule between New York JFK and St. Kitts and Nevis, effective Nov. 18. All times shown are local. Flights operate on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Flight 2051
Departs 10:45 a.m.
Arrives 3:55 p.m.

From St. Kitts and Nevis to New York JFK

Flight 2052
Departs 5:05 p.m
Arrives 8:30 p.m.

Nonstop service to St. Kitts and Nevis is the most recent enhancement to American's schedule out of New York. Last month, American added new service or additional flights from New York to Atlanta and Raleigh/Durham, N.C., while its regional affiliate, American Eagle, began nonstop service to Cincinnati. This summer, American will offer additional flights from New York to Port-au-Prince, Haiti; Caracas, Venezuela; and San Francisco. In September, American will begin new nonstop service from New York to Las Vegas, while American Eagle starts nonstop service to Louisville, Ky.

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AmericanAirlines Vacations SM has a number of exciting and affordable travel packages available to St. Kitts and Nevis, as well as many other popular destinations around the world. For more information, visit www.aavacations.com.

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