Last Updated on March 17, 2020, 10:37 AM AST by Anthony Morris
Following the novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) scare and travel restrictions imposed across the globe, American Airlines operational into St Kitts’ Robert L Bradshaw International Airport would be affected by drastic cut back in response to decreased demand.
The Texas-based Fort Worth airline announced the changes which will affect flights from Miami, New York and Dallas.
American said the reduction of its international capacity by 75% compared to last year took effect on Monday.
The St Kitts Tourism Authority in a statement Monday confirmed provided information on the flights which will be suspended and the period of suspension.
They are SKB-MIA flights 1466 and 1236 (return overnight) – April 4th to June 4th, 2020.
SKB-JFK Wednesday flight 2210- April 4, 2020 to June 4, 2020.
Dallas- SKB flight- May 23rd to August 3, 2020.
The decision by American Airlines comes on the heels by
Royal Caribbean, Carnival, MSC Cruises and the Norwegian Cruise Line to suspending their itineraries to St Kitts and Nevis in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
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