the beach on ilet du gosier off the coast of guadeloupe
Ilet du Gosier in Guadeloupe, just off the coast of Grande Terre.
Caribbean

JetBlue Is Its Cutting Flights to This Caribbean Island 

By: Alexander Britell - August 1, 2024 - 4:03 pm

JetBlue has announced plans to cut its only flights to one island in the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned. 

JetBlue will no longer be operating service between New York and Poite-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe, in a significant blow to the destination’s efforts to attract tourism from the United States. 

The carrier will not be resuming service to the island for the winter season, which it had been doing for several years. 

“These decisions are never easy,” JetBlue said in a statement to Caribbean Journal. Guadeloupe, the carrier said, was one of several markets that have “recently fallen short of our expectations.”

caribbean hotels beach secret
Lobleu Hotel in Guadeloupe.

American Airlines will be the only American carrier operating service between the US and Guadeloupe, with its regular service between Miami and Pointe-a-Pitre. 

The only other way to get from the US to Guadeloupe on a nonstop flight is with Air France’s periodic service to the Eastern Caribbean island from Miami. 

anse canot
Anse Canot in Marie Galante.

The French Caribbean archipelago, known for having some of the best rums in the, world, has one of the most diverse tourism products in the region, from its impressive culinary scene to a strong yachting offering to an eco-tourism product noted for its volcanos and rainforests. 

But its hotel stock, largely bereft of medium to large, international-standard branded resorts, has made it hard to attract American travelers. 

Of course, that’s a shame, as it also has some lovely smaller resorts, from the boutique La Toubana to the recently-debuted Habitation Saint Charles, where we recently stayed

If you’re planning a visit to Guadeloupe, check out the Guadeloupe Islands

Popular Posts antigua long bay

25 Perfect Caribbean Beaches to Add to Your Summer Bucket List

There’s nothing like a Caribbean beach in summer. The crowds thin out, the winds relax, and the islands start breathing in a different way. The beaches you thought you knew feel new again— stretches of sand once packed with winter […]


The 15 Best Hotels in Trinidad and Tobago, From Hidden Eco-Retreats to Luxury Towers

trinidad and tobago hotels where to stay

From Port of Spain to Tobago’s quiet coasts, these are the places to check in now No two Caribbean islands are quite like Trinidad and Tobago—and no two hotels here feel the same. This is a destination of contrast: Carnival […]


This Marriott All-Inclusive Resort Is Coming to Barbados —  And You Can Book It With Points

new brand for the caribbean

Barbados has long been a haven for adults in search of refinement — the kind of place where luxury and culture blend in quiet, confident harmony. Now, that ethos is becoming the foundation of a new resort concept that aims […]


Related Posts bequia delta caribbean island st vincent

Delta Is Adding a New Caribbean Island With Waterfalls, Beach-Hopping and Luxury Hideaways

Delta is launching new nonstop service from Atlanta to the island of Saint Vincent, opening up a fresh, seamless connection between the United States and one of the Caribbean’s most untouched destinations. The new flight, which begins in late December, […]


This Beach Town Is a Laid-Back Getaway With a Famous Rock, Wild Waves, and French Caribbean Charm

beach town in martinique caribbean

Le Diamant is alive. It starts before you arrive — a winding drive through banana trees and old Creole homes, the Caribbean Sea shimmering just beyond the hills. Then it hits you: that moment when the town opens up and […]


Canadians Have a New Caribbean Island to Try: Tiny, Off-the-Radar San Andres in Colombia 

caribbean island san andres

Canadians will soon have a new way to escape to the Caribbean — and a new place to stay when they get there. For the Winter 2025-2026 season, Sunwing Vacations is launching direct flights from Quebec City to the island […]