UPDATEUpdated October 6: Replaced the planned-launch language with confirmed reporting from the completed October 5 inaugural flight while preserving this article's original URL.
Contour Airlines launched nonstop service between St. Thomas and St. Maarten on Monday, October 5, when the inaugural flight arrived at Cyril E. King Airport.
The route is operating twice weekly using a 30-seat regional jet. The inaugural flight took about 27 minutes and was more than half full, according to St. Thomas Source reporting from the airport.
Contour says it is exploring possible St. Croix service, but no route or start date has been announced. Travelers should confirm current schedules, fares and entry requirements directly with the airline before booking.
ORIGINAL SOURCESt. Thomas Source — Adisha Penn
Source published October 6, 2026; publication time not displayed. Read the original reporting or release for the complete record.
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