New Direct Route: LIAT Air launches its first-ever nonstop service between Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) and Montego Bay (Jamaica) starting July 14, with twice-weekly flights (Tues/Sat outbound, Wed/Sun return), timed ahead of Reggae Sumfest to make a Jamaica trip far easier for French Caribbean travelers. Seamless Ticketing: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes rolled out an interline agreement effective June 1, letting passengers book on one ticket with through-checked baggage across English- and French-speaking Caribbean networks, plus onward links to Paris-Orly. Regional Connectivity Pressure: Caribbean Airlines’ pullout from St Kitts and Nevis is sparking concern after officials said the government wasn’t consulted, while talks continue to replace the lost service. Air France Island-Hopping: Air France’s Airbus A320 route keeps connecting Miami with Guadeloupe as part of a wider French Caribbean network, now flying direct after Haiti service disruptions. Cruise Culture at Sea: Emerald Cruises announced a December 13–20, 2026 culinary sailing aboard Emerald Sakara with chef Rachel Hargrove, including stops such as Guadeloupe.