USVI Reaches Out to Airlines to Maintain Service

The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism is working with airline partners to ensure that the territory has ample airlift during and after the current restriction on leisure travel, according to tourism commissioner Joseph Boschulte.

The islands halted leisure travel earlier this month due to a spike in Covid-19 cases. As of Aug. 19, accommodation providers were not permitted to admit or check in leisure guests for a month, unless Gov. Albert Bryan's order is lifted sooner.

But airlift connectivity remains critical for residents, business travelers, flight crews, emergency personnel and government officials with written authorization, who are all still permitted to travel, Boschulte said.

The commissioner said he was hopeful for a smooth reopening to leisure travelers when the 30-day lockdown is suspended.

Fall and winter air schedules are being reviewed during this time by carriers serving the destination.

Source: Travel Weekly