Connecting the Caribbean islands with regional air service.
Founded
2002
Headquarters
Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe
Air Antilles Express is a regional airline based in Guadeloupe, French West Indies, providing scheduled passenger services across the Caribbean. The airline links Guadeloupe with neighboring islands including Martinique, Saint Martin, Saint Barthelémy, Marie-Galante, and destinations in the Lesser Antilles.
The carrier operates as a key component of inter-island connectivity in the French Caribbean, serving both local residents and tourists seeking to travel between the archipelagic territories. It has historically been affiliated with or operated under partnerships with larger regional aviation groups.
Air Antilles Express plays an important role in the transportation infrastructure of the French Antilles, where air travel is essential due to the dispersed island geography of the region.
Hubs & network
The airline's primary hub is Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport (PTP) in Guadeloupe, with secondary operations at other Caribbean island airports.
Fleet
Air Antilles Express operates a fleet of turboprop aircraft including ATR 42 and ATR 72 regional aircraft suited to short Caribbean routes.
Notable facts
- ›Operates scheduled inter-island services across the French Caribbean territories.
- ›IATA code 3S identifies the carrier in booking and ticketing systems.
- ›Serves key destinations including Saint Martin (SXM/SFG), Martinique (FDF), and Saint Barthelémy (SBH).
- ›The airline has operated under various ownership and partnership structures over the years.
- ›Essential air service provider for island communities with limited surface transport alternatives.
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