News

Martinique’s Major New Airport Expansion Project

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - September 28, 2017

By the Caribbean Journal staff

The increasingly popular Caribbean destination of Martinique is looking to expand and upgrade its airport.

The Aime Cesaire Airport Authority has presented plans for its new airport extension project, which will nearly double the size of the airport.

The new security area.

The airport aims to “redefine the passenger’s airport experience and offer travelers a satisfying and safe encounter,” with plans for completion by 2020.

The extension will come on the western and eastern ends of the airport;

The western phase will see the addition of new check-in counters, a new boarding lounge for regional flights, an increase in security checkpoints to reduce waiting time and a repositioning of car rental facilities.

The new international departure area.

On the east side of the airport, the project will involve the creation of a new boarding lounge with almost 11,000 square feet of new space, the creation of two new loading bridges, a new departure lounge and a new baggage sorting area.

The new regional lounge.

As Martinique’s tourism arrivals have surged, the island’s airport has been among the fastest-growing in the Caribbean, with 1.86 million passengers served last year. The airport is now targeting 2 million passengers by 2020.

Popular Posts w punta cana

A New All-Inclusive W Hotel Is Opening This Year in Punta Cana 

The first-ever all-inclusive W Hotel in the Caribbean is opening this year in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The hotel, part of a broad expansion for parent company Marriott International, is on the list of expected 2024 […]


Why Grenada Is a New Caribbean Luxury Hotspot

beach house silversands

From its world-renowned chocolate to its pristine beaches to a region-leading focus on sustainability, Grenada is as fascinating and unique as destination as you’ll find in the Caribbean.  But in the last few years, the lush Eastern Caribberan island has […]


5 Adults-Only Resorts to Visit Right Now in the Caribbean 

galley bay

Sometimes you just want that extra degree of serenity, of privacy, of seclusion. There is a reason, after all, that adults-only resorts are booming in popularity, particularly in the Caribbean: travelers want to know that when they arrive, they know […]


Related Posts aruba usvi beach

From the US Virgin Islands to Aruba, Caribbean Travel Is Booming

First there was the breakout after restrictions were lifted. Then there was all that pent-up travel demand. Through each phase of the post-pandemic period, travelers have continued flocking to the Caribbean.  It’s the sign of a resilient global destination, and […]


Frontier Is Adding a New Nonstop Flight to Los Cabos 

nobu los cabos

It’s one of the most popular hotel destinations in Mexico: Los Cabos, which has seen a broad boom in recent years with the entry to market of brands like Nobu, Thompson, Marriott and Waldorf Astoria, among others.  That has led, […]


This Former Caribbean Rockefeller Resort Is for Sale

caribbean rockefeller resort

In 1986, Laurance Rockefeller, the founder of Rock Resorts, developed 27 acres of prime beachfront land into what was for decades one of the sought after places to stay in the Caribbean. Now, the four-star, 150-room resort is for sale, […]


SUBSCRIBE!

Sign up for Caribbean Journal's free newsletter for a daily dose of beaches, hotels, rum and the best Caribbean travel information on the net.


No. Thank You