Air France Is Doubling Its St Maarten Flights 

By: - July 30th, 2024
a beach at the Grand Case Beach Club
One of the two beaches at the Grand Case Beach Club in St Martin.

In what will be a serious lift to St Maarten’s tourism hopes, Air France is significantly expanding its flights between Paris and Princess Juliana International Airport, Caribbean Journal has learned. 

The carrier will be doubling its daily service between Paris and St Maarten, airport officials confirmed this week. 

That will mean two flights every day between the French capital and the twin-country destination. 

Are you planning a vacation to the island? In recent years, it’s the French side that has become the island’s most complete destination, with a world-class culinary offering, spectacular beaches and some decidedly lovely resorts. 

That includes the ultra-popular Grand Case Beach Club, which is getting a new look with the addition of a new rooftop poolscape.

– CJ

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