Above: a Tradewind plane
By the Caribbean Journal staff
Air carrier Tradewind Aviation is launching new nonstop flights between the islands of Nevis and St Barth.
The flights, which will launch March 11, will operate weekly on Wednesdays going forward.
There will be morning and afternoon flights to facilitate a day trip in both directions, the company said.
The flights will depart from St Barth at 7:15 AM, with a return flight from Nevis at 8:00 AM.
Above: the interior of a Tradewind plane
The afternoon service will see a 4:30 PM departure from St Barth and a 5:15 PM return flight from Nevis.
The flights will cost $150 each way, according to Tradewind.
The company will be operating the flights on Pilatus PC-12 aircraft flown by two pilots. The flights include air-conditioning, leather seating and complimentary drinks and snacks.