Air Antilles

What Air Antilles does

Air Antilles is a regional airline serving the French Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe (Pointe-à-Pitre), Martinique (Fort-de-France), Saint-Martin (Grand Case), and Saint-Barthélemy. Founded circa 2003 and headquartered in Saint-Martin, the airline operates a fleet of 4-5 regional aircraft comprising ATR 72s (72 seats), an ATR 42 (48 seats), and a DHC-6 Twin Otter (19 seats). Following the August 2023 liquidation of parent company CAIRE Group, Air Antilles was re-established as a Société d'Économie Mixte Locale (SEML) under the name SEM New Air Antilles, with 60% ownership held by the Collectivité de Saint-Martin and 40% by Edeis Group. The company was placed in receivership in February 2026, with operating authorizations suspended by the Direction de la Sécurité de l'Aviation Civile, halting all commercial flight operations.

The airline's core product is scheduled passenger air services, complemented by three differentiated commercial offerings: Prix First (discounted advance-booking fares offering up to 30% off for bookings made 60+ days ahead), GREEN'Smiles (a tiered loyalty program with Agate, Jade, and Club Émeraude status levels), and Green-Coupons (a corporate travel solution selling coupon booklets of 20-100 units at fixed preferential rates). Ancillary revenue is generated through baggage fees (€30-45 per bag), excess weight charges (€5/kg), special equipment transport (€45), and pet transport (€25-65). The technology stack centers on the TT Interactive online reservation and front-office platform, with website infrastructure hosted on OVH servers. Distribution occurs through direct website booking, airport counters at all four destinations, a call center (0825 14 97 97), travel agency partnerships (AGV), and corporate account management.

Revenue is generated primarily through passenger ticket sales across four fare tiers (BEST, COOL, FLEX, Prix First), supplemented by ancillary service fees, corporate coupon booklets, loyalty program engagement, and freight/cargo transport. The airline serves multiple customer segments: leisure travelers (primary), business and corporate accounts, island residents requiring essential connectivity, and travel agencies reselling flights. Marketing channels include the airantilles.com website, email marketing, social media presence, call center sales, and participation in regional travel events. The company declared €91 million in inherited debts from the predecessor CAIRE Group and received a €6 million advance from the Collectivité de Saint-Martin in 2024. As of early 2026, operations are suspended pending investor resolution of the receivership.

Name

Air Antilles

Legal name

AIR ANTILLES, SEML de droit Français

Website

https://airantilles.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Closed

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Air Antilles is a regional airline serving the French Caribbean islands (Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint-Martin, Saint-Barthélemy) with a 4-5 aircraft fleet. It operates as a public-private SEML jointly owned by the Collectivité de Saint-Martin and Edeis Group, offering scheduled passenger flights, loyalty programs, and corporate travel solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Airline Services

SIC

Air Transportation, Scheduled (4512)

akta.pro primary industry

Island & Remote Region Regional Airlines (THABACAL)

Keywords

• Regional airline services
• Passenger air transport
• Inter-island flights
• Corporate travel solutions
• Frequent flyer program

Headquarters

HQ city

Les Abymes

HQ country

Guadeloupe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Passenger Ticket Sales: Core revenue stream from selling airfare for flights between Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint-Martin, and Saint-Barthélemy. Multiple fare tiers (BEST, COOL, FLEX, Prix First) with varying inclusions and pricing structures.
2. Ancillary Services: Additional revenue from baggage fees (€30-45 per bag), excess baggage charges (€5/kg), special equipment transport (surfboards, bicycles, instruments at €45), and pet transport (€25 cabin, €65 soute).
3. Corporate Solutions (Green-Coupons): Sale of coupon booklets (20, 50, 75, or 100 coupons) to businesses for employee travel, providing fixed preferential rates throughout the year.
4. Loyalty Program Monetization: Revenue from loyalty program where members earn Smiles points for flights and redeem for reward flights, baggage, and services. Business travelers on Green-Coupons earn 25% bonus Smiles.
5. Freight Services (FRET): Cargo transport services for oversized baggage, freight, and special cargo not accommodated through standard passenger service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Air Antilles operates scheduled regional passenger flights connecting Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint-Martin, and Saint-Barthélemy using a mixed fleet of ATR 72-500, ATR 42-320, and DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft. The airline sells tickets directly to consumers and corporate clients through its website, a call center (0825 01 09 50), and on-airport counters, while also offering ancillary paid services such as checked baggage, pet transport, and seat selection. It runs a customer loyalty programme called GREEN'Smiles and a corporate travel solution called Green-Coupons.

Product overview

Air Antilles is a regional airline providing scheduled passenger air services connecting the French Antilles islands (Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint-Martin, and Saint-Barthélemy). The company operates as a Société d'Économie Mixte Locale (SEM) with ownership split between the Collectivité de Saint-Martin (60%) and EDEIS Group (40%). The core product is scheduled airline services using a fleet of 4-5 regional aircraft (ATR 72, ATR 42, DHC-6 Twin Otter). Adjacent offerings include: Prix First discounted fare product for advance bookings; GREEN'Smiles loyalty program with tiered membership levels for frequent travelers; and Green-Coupons corporate travel solution for businesses. Digital services encompass online booking and check-in through their website. The company obtained its Air Transport Certificate (CTA) in June 2024 and resumed operations in July 2024 after being re-established following the 2023 CAIRE Group liquidation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GREEN'Smiles: Loyalty program that rewards frequent travelers with Smiles points redeemable for reward tickets, additional baggage, and other benefits.
• Green-Coupons

Products and services

• Scheduled Passenger Air Services
• Prix First
• GREEN'Smiles Loyalty Program
• Green-Coupons Business Travel Solution

Quantifiable outcome

• Fares starting from €149 round-trip on Prix First promotions
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Winair: St. Maarten-based regional carrier specializing in inter-island flights across the Lesser Antilles, including routes to Saint-Barthélemy, Sint Maarten, and other Caribbean islands. Directly competes with Air Antilles on Saint-Martin/Saint-Barthélemy routes from the same hub geography.
• Caribbean Airlines: Trinidad-based regional carrier operating scheduled flights throughout the Caribbean. Comparable as a regional scheduled airline with inter-island service model and similar fleet size/type mix (ATR turboprops).
• InterCaribbean Airways: Jamaica-based regional airline operating inter-island scheduled services across the Caribbean with a similar turboprop fleet and short-haul island-hopping business model.
• St. Barth Commuter: Regional airline focused on Saint-Barthélemy connections to surrounding islands including St. Maarten, Anguilla, and other Caribbean points. Directly competes for the Saint-Barth inter-island traffic that is core to Air Antilles' route network.
• Air Caraïbes: French Caribbean regional airline operating scheduled and charter flights from Guadeloupe and Martinique to multiple destinations including Saint-Martin, Saint-Barthélemy, and beyond. The closest direct competitor to Air Antilles on overlapping French Antilles inter-island routes.
• LIAT (Antilles) Limited: Caribbean regional airline historically operating inter-island routes across the Eastern Caribbean. Comparable as a regional inter-island carrier serving similar geography and customer base, though currently in restructuring — a structural parallel to Air Antilles.

Broad incumbents

• Air France: Major French flag carrier operating long-haul flights to Guadeloupe, Martinique, and Saint-Martin from Paris. Overlaps with Air Antilles on the same end destinations but operates at vastly larger scale and on intercontinental rather than inter-island segments.
• Corsair International: French long-haul airline operating scheduled passenger services from Paris to the French Caribbean (Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint-Martin). Comparable as a French carrier serving the same end destinations, though focused on long-haul rather than inter-island routes.

Regional players

• Tropic Air: Belize-based regional airline operating inter-island and domestic scheduled services with a small turboprop fleet. Comparable business model (regional turboprop, inter-island scheduled) though serving a different Caribbean geography.
• Cape Air: US regional airline operating scheduled Cessna 402 and ATR services across the Northeast US, Caribbean, and Micronesia. Comparable as a small-fleet regional commuter operator with island and remote-area routes using similar aircraft categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/airantilles
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/air-antilles

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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