LIAT (2020) Launches Inaugural Flight to Guyana

• LIAT (2020) Ltd has announced the launch of its inaugural flight to Georgetown, Guyana (GEO) on November 19, 2024. This new Antigua-Guyana route will offer increased connectivity across the region, strengthening ties between the Eastern Caribbean and South America.
• According to a press release by LIAT (2020), the introduction of the new route marks a significant milestone in the airline’s expansion strategy, offering a crucial link between the Caribbean and Guyana’s emerging markets. The LIAT expansion also offers even greater opportunities for travellers from regions such as Canada, Europe, and the Middle East to reach Guyana through the Caribbean.
• Georgetown, Guyana’s capital and economic hub, is a key destination for business and leisure travellers alike.
• Oneidge Walrond, Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce for Guyana, explained that the increased airlift, coupled with the government’s investments in airport infrastructure, will unlock new opportunities for economic growth and development.
• Furthermore, operating with an enhanced fleet of aircraft, LIAT20 continues to be a key driver of economic development and regional integration.

(Source: Guyana Chronicle)