Cape Air will resume flights between Vieques and St. Croix starting July 1, with a daily flight departing St. Croix at 9:40 a.m. and a return flight at 10:25 a.m., according to the airline.
Originally the service, which ran from Dec. 11, 2011, through May 7, 2012, was slated to be seasonal only, the airline. The decision to connect these two islands with daily flight service on a year-round basis was made after consideration of customer feedback, as well as requests from government and tourism leaders on St. Croix and Vieques.
“As both Vieques and St. Croix continue to grow as not only tourist destinations, but also commerce centers, we realized that providing interisland service would benefit travelers and locals alike. It is important for us to be able to listen to the suggestions of our passengers, and respond quickly to meet those needs," Cape Air’s Vice President of Planning Andrew Bonney said in a statement.
The airline said Sen. Alicia “Chucky” Hansen was instrumental in the decision "by offering encouragement for the return of the daily service."
The senator was quoted in the same release. “Cape Air showed their respect for the people of the Virgin Islands and Vieques with their quick response to my request to continue flights between St. Croix and Vieques.”
“We are proud to have Cape Air as a good corporate partner to the Virgin Islands government and the people of the Virgin Islands,” Hansen said.
Reservations for travel between St. Croix and Vieques can be made by calling: 866-CAPE-AIR or by booking online at www.capeair.com.
