Saint Lucia Welcomes Additional Flights starting this Fall with Air Canada

The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority is pleased to announce the addition of a non-stop flight from Toronto (YYZ) to Saint Lucia (UVF) this fall with Air Canada.

The additional Toronto flight operated by Air Canada Rouge commences on Wednesday, October 31^st, 2018. Air Canada has increased its total frequency to 4 weekly flights from Toronto to Saint Lucia, then commences daily service on December 25^th, 2018 to the island. The new flight schedule features non-stop service on Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

Saint Lucia will also welcome a non-stop flight from Montreal (YUL) starting Friday, December 21^st, 2018 with Air Canada mainline on their brand new 737-max aircraft. The larger aircraft increases their total seat compacity by 24% and 57% in full season. The Montreal based flight will operate once a week every Friday. Air Canada has also extended its season, flying non-stop from Montreal to Saint Lucia until April 26^th, 2019.

“Canada is Saint Lucia’s 4th largest travel market. These new non-stop flights from Toronto and Montreal significantly contributes to our tourism growth and the marketing efforts of the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority,” said Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Tiffany Howard. “We continue to record advancement in stay over arrivals from Canada: the new direct service will provide more opportunities for Canadians to explore our beautiful island.”

An exclusive twelve-page insert was created for Air Canada’s in-flight magazine, enRoute to launch the new non-stop service. A 30 second inflight commercial on Saint Lucia will accompany the insert, which can be seen on all Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge aircraft during the month of October.

Couples who book & pay a trip to Saint Lucia by October 31^st with Air Canada Vacations, or through a travel agent, will receive a $300 deduction per person on packages inclusive of flight, hotel and transfer. This is a Saving of up to $600 per couple when booking Saint Lucia from November 1^st, 2018 to April 30^th, 2019.

One of the Windward Islands of the West Indies’ Lesser Antilles, Saint Lucia (pronounced Saint LOO-sha) is nestled halfway down the Eastern Caribbean archipelago. The “Helen of the West Indies,” Saint Lucia is known for its natural beauty and diverse attractions, including the signature Piton Mountains – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – a tropical rainforest and one of the world’s few drive-in volcanoes.

Culturally rich offerings include the bustling marketplace in the capital of Castries, quaint fishing villages along the coastline, and the annual Soleil Saint Lucia Summer Festival. Saint Lucia’s wide range of accommodations includes world-class five-star resorts, all-inclusive resorts, intimate inns and value-oriented properties. Saint Lucia is also home to world class cruise and yachting facilities. The island is continually recognized as one of the leading Wedding and Honeymoon destinations worldwide.

For more information about the island of Saint Lucia, call 1-800-869-0377, or visit http://stlucia.org/.