The Ocean Club Resorts in Turks and Caicos are set to relaunch in time for the destination’s reopening for tourism.

The dual-resort portfolio on Grace Bay Beach will reopen July 22, Caribbean Journal has learned. 

That means both the Ocean Club and Ocean Club West properties, both of which are comprised entirely of suites. 

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American Airlines has kicked off its relaunch in the Caribbean, with the return of service to Antigua. 

The airline’s first international Caribbean flight touched down last week at Antigua’s VC Bird International Airport. 

It marked what the carrier called a “significant milestone,” since it resumed operations to the Caribbean since COVID-19 travel restrictions began being lifted. 

American Airlines had continued to serve Caribbean destinations within the United States, including San Juan, St Thomas and St Croix, over the last few months. 

“As the premier carrier in the Caribbean we are thrilled to resume our service to Antigua,” said Alfredo Gonzalez, American Airlines’ managing director of operations for the Caribbean. 

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Aruba is officially reopening for tourism, with a phased plan that will see the return of its largest source market, American travelers, on July 10. 

On June 15, Aruba will first open its borders to travelers from nearby Bonaire and Curacao. 

On July 1, visitors from Canada, Europe and the Caribbean will be able to return to Aruba. 

And on July 10, visitors from the United States will be able to visit Aruba. 

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As part of its new health and safety measures amid the pandemic, Delta Air Lines says it is blocking middle seats on all of its flights through Sept. 30. 

All middle seats will either be shown as unavailable or not assignable when travelers make seat selections online. 

The company said it would also be blocking the selection of some aisle seats in planes with 2×2 seating configurations. 

The measures additionally include capping seating in every cabin through Sept. 30. 

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