In its continued effort to play a more meaningful role in aiding travel within the Caribbean, Winair has announced a massive promotion. Vice President of Marketing, Claudio Buncamper said this promotion is geared at providing some special fares to patrons wanting to attend the largest cultural festivity of St. Maarten, the 41st carnival celebrations.
"As an airline company serving several north eastern Caribbean destinations, we feel it very important in supporting our destinations cultural events," Buncamper said. "Travellers certainly have an opportunity to be part of St Maarten’s carnival so with these very low fares I am very confident that the public would take advantage of this offer," he added. Outlining the new fares, the VP of marketing said that fares from Saba, St. Barth’s and St. Eustatius would be US $75 roundtrip plus taxes.
For travellers from Nevis and Antigua it would cost them US$ 100.00 plus taxes while travellers from Montserrat will pay US$ 120.00 plus taxes. However, Buncamper pointed out that rules for the promotion includes that all fares are roundtrip only. He said this promotion is valid for travel dates from April 16 through May 3, 2010 while noting that ticket sales would be from April 15 through May 3. Buncamper said that monies paid are non-refundable; adding that there would be a fee of US$ 25 for any changes made to tickets. The change must be in the same class or upgraded. He further added that the special discounts for children and infants would be applied and that seats are limited. The theme for St Maarten’s carnival is "Sweet Revelry Again for Carnival 2010".