Regional air carrier LIAT has announced that it is further extending the suspension of its passenger services to May 31, 2020, given the current border closures and travel restrictions within the regional network as a result of COVID-19.
Chief Executive Officer, Julie Reifer-Jones said the airline continues to monitor the efforts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic and that the further extension is necessary at this time.
“While there are ongoing discussions about the reopening of borders, no firm date has been set to facilitate regional travel as yet,” Reifer-Jones said in a press release. She noted that this essentially meant that passengers were unable to travel across the LIAT network.
Passengers booked during the extended period of suspension will automatically have their bookings cancelled and will receive full credit for future travel, LIAT said. Passengers will be able to rebook as soon as the airline announces the resumption of passenger services.
Reifer-Jones said the airline was putting plans in place to resume operations as soon as there was a clear timeline by territories for the reopening of their borders.
“We have been working with our stakeholders to develop a plan for resuming flights when this is possible.”
The CEO also advised that the airline has in place strict cleaning protocols for its aircraft to ensure the health and safety of its passengers and staff.
“The airline acknowledged that this was an extremely difficult time for its employees and other stakeholders across the region. While LIAT is operating with a skeletal staff, the CEO stated that the airline continues to offer charter and cargo services,” he press release stated.
I hope in the future that liat will drop the air line ticket to travel from the different Caribbean countries. Trust I can’t even come home on Christmas every year.just because liat price is so high. Please please please please do some thing about chairman
The high fares have NOTHING to do with LIAT
My son and nephew are stucked in Trinidad. They were due back in St.Lucia on Easter Monday. They are eager to come home