Aviation & Tourism Connectivity: LIAT Air has launched the first-ever direct flight from Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) to Montego Bay (Jamaica), landing with 33 passengers and starting a twice-weekly, year-round service (Tuesdays and Saturdays), with plans to grow to daily as demand rises—cutting layovers and opening easier multi-island trips across the French and English Caribbean. Airfares & Fuel Pressure: LIAT says it’s working to keep ticket prices stable despite a fuel-cost spike tied to the Middle East conflict. Cruise Inspiration for Guadeloupe Travelers: Oceania Cruises is expanding its late-2026 Caribbean program with adults-only voyages (7–14 days) that swap “just beaches” for destination immersion, including shore stops like Pointe-à-Pitre. Sargassum Solutions Across the Region: OECS delegates are using lessons from Martinique and Guadeloupe to push more coordinated sargassum management across Eastern Caribbean states, with EU-backed support and a focus on turning seaweed into economic opportunities.