Travellers from North America now have more options to experience the Turks and Caicos Islands’ splendour as American Airlines (AA) will operate a new non-stop service to the territory.
Experience Turks and Caicos Islands announced today that AA will operate two flights per week from Miami to the Norman B Saunders Airport, South Caicos from February 15th, 2025.
This is AA second route in the territory, and it strengthens efforts to promote the TCI as a multi-island destination.
Flights from Miami to the Norman B Saunders Airport will depart at 10:05 am and arrive at 12:27 pm. The return leg leaves at 1:44pm and arrive in Miami at 3:55 pm.
Tourism Minister Josephine Connolly celebrated the development and the possibilities this new flight will have for 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 benefit from the tourism industry,” said.
“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.”
Experience Turks and Caicos Islands noted the new flights come the same day that the luxury Salterra resort and spa is set to open.
Alvin Hegner, Chairman of Experience Turks and Caicos, said officials are working to prepare South Caicos to handle the influx of visitors expected to visit the island next year.
“South Caicos is our fishing capital but it is also full of 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 snorkelling, scuba diving, bone-fishing and a range of activities year-round such as 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 of these new developments,” he said.