While noting that it has seen a steady increase in demand for its flights between the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and San Juan in Puerto Rico, interCaribbean Airways has announced what it calls a ‘significant increase’ in air service between the two countries.

The airline said it will “commence double daily services effective from December 19th 2016, and triple daily 4 times a week”.

It stated that the new morning and evening services give the opportunity for business and leisure travelers in the BVI and Puerto Rico to visit for a day, and be home in time for dinner.

The flights will be operated by EMB 120 aircraft, which the airline said is the fastest turbo prop plane in its class, making it the quickest connection.

“Since we first began service into the San Juan to Tortola, we have seen a steady increase in the demand for our flights. We are pleased to respond to this demand with significant increase in flights between two favorite islands; and in addition to new daily flights from Tortola to Antigua,” said Trevor Sadler, interCaribbean chief executive officer.