The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority welcomed the inaugural flight of LIAT 20 from Antigua because it touched down at George F.L. Charles Airport on Thursday.
The touchdown of the flight marked a big milestone in Caribbean aviation because the airline once more made it to the skies after being shut down in January 2024 because of monetary points.
The arrival of LIAT 2020 was celebrated with a ceremonial water cannon salute, which symbolized a brand new chapter in regional connectivity.
Because the flight arrived, the officers stated that the launch of LIAT20’s new route not solely boosts the bond between the islands but additionally enhances the benefit with which individuals can journey throughout the Caribbean area.
This new service, with onward connections to Barbados will open up a number of fantastic alternatives for regional journey which can make it simpler for people to go to Saint Lucia for honeymooners, holidays and varied different occasions.
The Head of Advertising on the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, Dexter Percil, additionally remarked that the Caribbean has lengthy required extra sturdy connections between the islands. He added that LIAT20’s enlargement plans are a promising step in that route.
Percil additional famous that his staff is elated in regards to the potential for additional progress and is trying ahead to partnering with LIAT20 as they proceed to attach extra locations throughout the area.
He additional invited everybody to come back and expertise the attractive vacation spot following Julien Alfred’s Olympic feat.
In accordance with the data, LIAT20 will probably be working twice day by day, thrice every week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from this month onwards. The airline will serve the Antigua – Saint Lucia – Barbados route.
This new service will probably be operated utilizing the Embraer 145 plane with a capability of fifty people which marks a big increase in journey alternatives inside the Caribbean area.
Additionally, from September onwards, the locations and frequency are anticipated to broaden, together with extra routes to St Kitts, Sint Maarten, Grenada, and Dominica.
Because the Saint Lucia is all set to host key occasions together with the Caribbean Premier League, Saint Lucia Journey Week and Creole Heritage Month, this new service comes on the proper time which can enable travellers to simply journey to the island nation and immerse themselves in its vibrant tradition.
It’s to be famous that over the past 50 years, LIAT has been a vital lifeline for the Caribbean which has been fostering regional connectivity and help the financial and social material of the islands. With the launch of LIAT 20 which changed LIAT 1947, the aviation trade of the area is stronger than ever.
