St. Kitts has announced the expansion of United Airlines Saturday service between the airline’s New York/Newark gateway airport, Liberty International Airport (EWR) and St. Kitts. United will recommence service on November 19, 2016 and will fly throughout the winter, summer and fall in 2017.

“I am very pleased that we will be receiving additional flights from United Airlines,” said the Hon. Lindsay F.P. Grant, Minister of Tourism, International Trade, Industry & Commerce. “The extension of United’s service will significantly increase capacity into the Federation from the New York metro area, a primary market for visitors to St. Kitts.”

United will operate 50 percent more flights between EWR and SKB and will begin its winter season early this year on November 19, 2016. United will operate Saturday-only service between EWR and SKB. United will continue to utilize a 737-800 aircraft with capacity ranging from 154 to 166 seats for these flights. These flights will complement existing non-stop airlift into St. Kitts from North America, providing more convenient options for travel to St. Kitts.

St. Kitts is currently ranked by US News & World Report, with sister island Nevis, at #6 on a list of the Best Islands in the World, #7 on a list of the Best Places to Visit in the Caribbean, #4 on a list of the Best Beach Honeymoon Destinations in the World, #3 on a list of Best Caribbean Honeymoons, #5 on a list of Best Family Vacations in the Caribbean and #10 on a list of the Best Affordable Caribbean Destinations.

St. Kitts Tourism Authority, 800-582-6208, 888-395-4887 (Canada), www.stkittstourism.kn