
The
official name of the airport on St. Kitts is
the Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw (RLB) International
Airport, while the booking (sabre) code is SKB.
The airport can accommodate commercial jumbo
jets and handles scheduled non-stop flights – provided
by various airlines – from the United Kingdom,
Canada and United States, as well as numerous
regional commuter flights from within the Caribbean
area. RLB International Airport also provides
facilities for cargo jets, private jets and various
other types of aircraft.
The airport boasts all of the
modern conveniences of any world-class international
airport of its size, and is widely acclaimed to
be the best mid-size airport in the entire Caribbean.
RLB International is equipped with state of the
art baggage screening and passenger security technology,
as well as efficient baggage handling mechanisms.
Additionally, flight information
display monitors are conveniently located throughout
the facility, and cable news television screens
and other entertaining pastime activities are
available at the gates. A restaurant and bar is
situated in the departures area where patrons
can sit and enjoy the view of airport flight activities.
A number of retail and duty-free shops offer a
varied selection of merchandise and souvenirs.
Taxis meet every flight at the
Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport on St.
Kitts and Newcastle Airport on Nevis. The taxis
are not metered, but fixed rates, in EC dollars,
are posted at the airport and at the jetty. Note
that rates are the same for 1-4 passengers. On
St. Kitts the fare from the airport to the closest
hotel in Basseterre is EC$18; to the farthest
point, EC$72. Before setting off in a cab, be
sure to clarify whether the rate quoted is in
EC or U.S. dollars. There's a 50% surcharge for
trips made between 10 PM and 6 AM. You can call
the St. Kitts Taxi Association (PHONE: 869/465-8487;
869/465-4253; 869/465-7818 after hrs).
As Government continues its
thrust to strengthen the Tourism sector, The Robert
L Bradshaw International Airport will focus on
continuous improvement in the services it offers
to the traveling public.
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