ST. JOHN’S, ANTIGUA (July 17, 2026) – JetBlue’s reservation system is no longer offering nonstop service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Antigua and Barbuda’s V.C. Bird International Airport, beyond October 31, 2026.
The Honourable Charles Fernandez, Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation, and Investment, stated, “While this development is disappointing, it is important to recognize that it is not unique to Antigua and Barbuda. Airlines worldwide are continually reviewing their networks and optimizing aircraft deployment in response to changing market conditions.”
Dean Fenton, ABTA’s Director of Tourism, USA, said, “The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority will keep working with JetBlue to maximize connectivity through the airline’s hub network and help ensure our destination stays easily accessible to travellers. At the same time, we will keep collaborating with all of our airline partners to strengthen Antigua and Barbuda’s airlift and protect our competitive edge in the North American market.”
JetBlue has made similar network adjustments across the Caribbean in recent months, including reducing service on routes from New York (JFK) to Providenciales, Turks and Caicos; Montego Bay, Jamaica; and Puerto Plata and Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, as part of a broader effort to optimize its network and aircraft utilization.
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority remains committed to maintaining strong air connectivity and will continue working proactively with airline partners to support the destination’s growing tourism industry.
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