Caribbean Airport of the Year: VC Bird International Airport, Antigua Since it first opened in 2015, the new VC Bird has been at the forefront of Caribbean aviation, cultivating a modern, world-class experience that just keeps getting better, from outstanding duty-free offerings to a modern, comfortable VIP lounge and an all-around sense of comfort and ease – a welcome departure from the experience at many competing airports. That’s without mentioning continued route growth, particularly from the all-important US market.