by Michael Bascombe
NEW YORK, April 16, 2010 - Grenada's Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Glynis Roberts joined officials of the Grenada Airport Authority and Delta Air Lines at a media launch in New York on Friday.
The Minister was joined by the Chairman of the GAA and member of the Grenada Airlift Committee, Mr Rodney George and officials of the Grenada Board of Tourism's North American office while Delta was represented by Gail Grimmett, Senior Vice-President, NYC and Carlos Santos, Corporate Communications Manager.
Minister Roberts said that the Government welcomes the opportunity to bring nationals and visitors to the island.
She said that New York is one of the important markets especially for United States travellers to Grenada. The Minister highlighted a number of unique offerings taking place in the “Spice Isle” which visitors will enjoy.
“Our current travel industry has gone beyond spices, sea and sand. We now offer additional attractions grounded in what we called community tourism, giving the visitors more to do and more to enjoy,” said Roberts.
Grimmett said that Grenada is a market that offers significant promise and Delta is committed in providing year-round service.
“We are thrilled about this opportunity to grow the market,” Grimmett said. “We’re looking forward to a successful marketing and a successful partnership.”
Delta Air Lines commences its new non-stop service from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Grenada's Maurice Bishop International Airport (MBIA) on Saturday July 3, 2010.
The flight will operate twice a week (Wednesdays and Saturdays) and depart JFK at 1:15 a.m. and arrive at MBIA at 6:03 a.m.
The return flight from Grenada will be at 7:15 a.m. with arrival in New York at 12;05 p.m.
Delta will use its 737-800 aircraft that offers 16 First Class seats and 134 Coach Class seats.
2 comments:
It's great news to hear about the promises made by Delta...but do you know that over 60% of Grenadian who travel to Grenada for our annual carnival has not yet booked a flight with Delta. The reason being that the price that Delta is quoting is outrageously high. If the prices does not lower, the number of visitors going to Grenada for this carnival will be very low, which will have a devestating effect on our economy and all , vendors, hotels and restaurants will feel it...Very concern Grenadian Living in NY.
Dear Anonymous,
While the issue of fare is high and market driven in the case of Grenada there are heavy load factors for the months of July and August.
However, I do hope that some effort will be made into revisiting the price structure.
There are other options including AA with connections out of Miami and San Juan.
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