Grenada Air Capacity From Canada Up More Than 50% For 2023

by Bruce Parkinson
Last updated: 6:00 AM ET, Thu November 10, 2022

As the winter season approaches and Canadians seek an escape from the cold, Grenada is welcoming new direct flights with Air Canada and Sunwing Airlines.

Air Canada resumed its nonstop service from Toronto on November 3, with Thursday and Sunday flights departing at 9:30am from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and landing in Grenada's Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND) at 3:55pm. The seasonal program will run through April, 2023.

Sunwing Airlines commenced nonstop, year-round service on November 6. Sunday flights depart at 10:15am from YYZ, and landing at GND at 4:35pm.

Official welcome ceremonies were held for each carrier at the VIP Government Lounge, at Maurice Bishop International Airport. Both flights were almost full capacity.

"Canada is our fourth largest market with an average length of stay of 12 days," said Petra Roach, CEO of the Grenada Tourism Authority.

"Arrivals from that market were significantly impacted as Canada was one of the last markets to fully open back up for travel. Our team in Canada has been working diligently with travel advisors and tour operators on exciting co-op campaigns and incentive schemes, and feedback from operators is that future loads are quite healthy."

Speaking at the arrival ceremonies, Minister for Infrastructure and Physical Development, Public Utilities, Civil Aviation and Transportation, the Honourable Dennis Cornwall stated: "At this time when the convenience of travel is a pivotal factor to attracting international visitors, the resumption of direct service from Canada is critical as we continue to rebuild from the pandemic."

For 2023, seat capacity from Canada to Grenada will be 27,745 -- a 52% increase over 2019.

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