BRIDGETOWN-The Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) achieved a historic milestone on December 21, with 54 flights arriving in a single day, bringing approximately 8,000 passengers to Barbados, including 2,200 air-to-sea transfers. 

Minister of Tourism Ian Gooding-Edghill highlighted the success of the Ministry’s and Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.’s (BTMI) airlift strategy, noting a significant increase in visitor arrivals compared to 2019. 

The airport projects 2.35 million passengers for 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. GAIA’s CEO, Hadley Bourne, emphasized enhancements like the newly operational Concorde Experience, which alleviates terminal congestion and improves customer experience, reinforcing Barbados’ reputation as a premier tourism destination.