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There are various means to get to Montserrat, through air or sea, here’s a list of the means to get to Montserrat.
New Airport at Montserrat Montserrat new airport at Gerald is to opens in early-July 2005. The features of the new airport include comforts of a new air-conditioned departure and arrivals terminal, a full air traffic control suite, runway lighting, free short stay and overnight parking. The airport will also be open for charter services from surrounding islands.
Other means to access Montserrat The nearest international airport is Antigua with direct services from New York, Newark, Philadelphia, London, Toronto, San Juan and many Caribbean islands. There are daily scheduled inter island flights provided by LIAT, Caribbean Star, American Eagle and BWIA which also operate to Antigua. Travel out of Antigua to Montserrat and vice versa is possible either via helicopter or via ferry services, which operate daily to and from the island. A fast, comfortable ride of just under an hour by ferry and twenty minutes by helicopter allows for panoramic views of the island, its beauty and the redevelopment of its landscape from a distance.
Ferry rides: The ferry, "Rapid Explorer", has a seating capacity of 144 and provides an inexpensive ride to Montserrat in air-conditioned comfort. During the week the ferry fare is US$ 75.00 (EC$ 200.00) for the round trip. The agents for the ferry are: In Antigua: Caribbean Forwarders Ltd. Friars Hill Road P. O. Box 350 St. John's, Antigua
In Montserrat: Montserrat Aviation Services Nixons, P.O. Box 257 Tel: (664) 491-2533/2362 Fax: (664) 491-7186
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Helicopter Ride: For a unique way of travel that is quick and efficient, the helicopter provides an exciting option. It seats 8 persons with limited baggage and costs approximately $US112.00 ($EC 300.00) return. The helicopter service into Montserrat operates on a daily basis except on Wednesdays and Saturdays. It is important to contact the agents before you wish to travel and to check in early.
The agents for the helicopter are: In Antigua: Carib Aviation V.C. Bird Int’l Airport, P.O. Box 318 Tel: (268) 462-3147 Fax: (268) 462-3125
In Montserrat: Montserrat Aviation Services Nixons, P.O. Box 257 Tel: (664) 491-2533 Fax: (664) 491-7186
Here’s a list of the contact details of various airlines: Helicopter Charters. CARIBBEAN HELICOPTERS P.O. Box 170 Jolly Harbour, Antigua, West Indies Tel: (268) 460-5900 Fax: (268) 460-5901 Email: helicopters@candw.ag
AMERICAN AIRLINES V.C. Bird Int’l Airport P.O. Box 668 St. John’s, Antigua Tel: (268) 462-0952
Flight Information: (268) 462-0760 Fax: (268) 462-2067
AIR CANADA V.C. Bird International Airport P.O. Box 360 St. John’s, Antigua Tel.: (268) 462-1147 Fax: (268) 462-2679
AIRPORT SERVICES ANTIGUA
Agents for Caledonian and Virgin Atlantic V.C. Bird International Airport Tel: (268) 462-0528
BRITISH AIRWAYS V.C. Bird International Airport P.O. Box 402 St. John’s, Antigua Tel: (268) 462-0876/9 Fax: (268) 462-3218
BWIA INTERNATIONAL V.C. Bird International Airport P.O. Box 310 St. John’s, Antigua Tel: (268) 462-3101/2/3 Fax: (268) 462-3548
CARIB AVIATION V.C. Bird International Airport P.O. Box 318 St. John’s, Antigua Tel: (268) 462-3147 Fax: (268) 462-3125
LIAT (1974) LTD. V.C. Bird International Airport P.O. Box 819 St. John’s, Antigua Tel: (268) 480-5600
Flight information: (268) 480-5700 Fax: (268) 480-5625
NORMAN AVIATION V.C. Bird International Airport P.O. Box 1340 St. John’s Antigua Tel: (268) 464-8522 Fax: (268) 462-2445
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