New Direct Route: LIAT Air is launching the first-ever nonstop flights between Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) and Montego Bay (Jamaica) starting July 14, with service twice weekly (Tues/Sat outbound; Wed/Sun return), timed ahead of Jamaica’s Reggae Sumfest to make a simpler “music pilgrimage” for French Caribbean travelers. Easier Island-to-Europe Connections: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes have signed an interline deal effective June 1, letting passengers book on one ticket with through-checked baggage across the two networks—linking Air Caraïbes’ Guadeloupe/Martinique/French Guiana services with LIAT’s wider Eastern Caribbean and onward connections to Paris Orly. Air France’s Quirk Route: Air France continues an unusual Miami–Pointe-à-Pitre A320 service as part of an island-hopping network to French overseas departments, now flying direct after security changes affecting a Haiti stop. Regional Aviation Shake-Up: Caribbean Airlines’ St. Kitts withdrawal is sparking backlash over lack of consultation, while regional connectivity is being reshaped by carrier cuts, liquidations, and new partnership moves. Health Watch for Travelers: France reported 92 imported mosquito-borne cases in May (mostly dengue), all linked to travel abroad, as tiger mosquitoes remain active across many departments. Cruise & Yacht Travel: Emerald Cruises is partnering with chef Rachel Hargrove for a December 13–20, 2026 culinary sailing aboard Emerald Sakara, with stops including Guadeloupe.