New Air Service to Guadeloupe: Air Canada will add a weekly nonstop route from Quebec City to Pointe-à-Pitre, running Thursdays from Dec. 17, 2026 to April 8, 2027 (17 round-trips), giving eastern Canada another direct gateway to the island. Direct Guadeloupe–Jamaica Flights: LIAT Air launches its first-ever nonstop between Pointe-à-Pitre and Montego Bay on July 14, 2026, with twice-weekly flights timed ahead of Reggae Sumfest (Tues/Sat outbound; Wed/Sun return). Easier Caribbean Connections: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes have signed an interline deal for single-ticket travel and through-checked baggage, linking Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guiana with LIAT’s wider Eastern Caribbean network and onward access to Paris-Orly. Marine Protection Boost: France announced three new marine protection zones, including one in Guadeloupe to protect coral reefs and sea turtles, pushing protected waters to 14.68% and aiming for 14.8% by year-end. Airline Collapse Warning: Reports say 11 airlines have gone into administration in 2026, with rising jet-fuel costs and higher fares expected—an important heads-up for travelers booking ahead.