Air Connectivity Shock: Air Antilles has permanently shut down after a court-ordered liquidation tied to a $69M debt crisis, leaving fewer short-hop options for residents and visitors across Martinique, Guadeloupe and nearby islands. New Route Momentum: In the same week, LIAT Air moved the other way—launching twice-weekly nonstop Antigua–Guadeloupe service (about 20 minutes), with officials welcoming the inaugural flight in Pointe-à-Pitre and pitching it as a boost for summer arrivals and quick weekend trips. Regional Strategy Under Pressure: LIAT also says it’s adjusting schedules as global fuel prices bite, and is calling for more airline collaboration across the Caribbean to make multi-island travel easier. Tourism Buzz Online: A Caribbean travel trends snapshot highlights how demand is shifting and how destinations like Puerto Rico and Jamaica are winning on official social channels—while creator-led attention is becoming the real growth lever. Guadeloupe Angle: With Air Antilles gone, the LIAT link is now even more important for keeping French Caribbean connections moving.