Air Antilles shutdown: The French-Caribbean carrier Air Antilles has permanently closed after a Guadeloupe court ordered liquidation, ending flights that linked Martinique, Guadeloupe and nearby islands—its collapse follows a safety-license revocation in late 2025 and a debt pile of about $69M, leaving residents and visitors facing fewer options. LIAT expands Guadeloupe access: In the same week, LIAT Air pushed the other direction—launching (and continuing) twice-weekly Antigua–Guadeloupe service to cut out frustrating multi-stop trips, with leaders also floating possible ferry partnerships to stitch together island-to-island travel. Tourism marketing momentum: Antigua and Barbuda is leaning hard into influencer reach after IShowSpeed’s visit, while a Caribbean trends report highlights how demand is shifting and how destinations must diversify. What’s next for travelers: With Air Antilles gone, expect more pressure on remaining routes—especially those that add direct links into Guadeloupe.