LIAT 2020 Touches Down in Dominica with Inaugural Flight

Revival of the Caribbean’s Leading Airline

Dominica welcomed LIAT 2020 at Douglas-Charles Airport on Thursday, marking the revival of the Caribbean’s leading airline. The landmark achievement by the airlines marks another milestone for them to strengthen their regional connectivity after being shut down for more than 7 months.

Historic Arrival and Ministerial Address

The inaugural flight took off from Antigua and upon its arrival, it was welcomed by Fidel Grant, the Minister of Utilities, Public Works, and Digital Economy. He was accompanied by Chief Financial Officer for LIAT 2020, Conley Ibrahim, the Director of Operations of LIAT 2020, and several other members.

Upon this historic arrival of the airlines, Minister Grant addressed it as a moment to celebrate the re-establishment of the aircraft.

“LIAT 2020 marks a new chapter in Caribbean aviation, one that promises to improve regional integration, boost economic activity, and provide a key link for travelers between Caribbean islands,” the minister said during his address.

Background and Progress

The celebrated airline was notably shut down in the month of January this year, however, the government of Antigua and Barbuda did its best to bring the Caribbean’s gem airline back to the skies. After several meetings with key stakeholders, the government finally bought the new aircraft with the Caribbean Development Bank.

The airline went for its trial operations in May 2024 and it further received its Air Operators Certificate in June 2024. The inauguration of the flight was then announced for August and the flight took it to the skies with its first flight to Saint Lucia.

Notably, the flight is now being run by a partnership with the government of Antigua and Barbuda and the Nigerian Airline Air-Peace Limited.

Operations and Future Plans

Now that it has started its operation in Dominica, it will start operating at a cost of US$99 plus tax and will service destinations connecting to Dominica, including Saint Lucia and Antigua and Barbuda.

However, as the airlines progresses in future, it will be adding more destinations in the list. The flight will most probably hit the wider Caribbean market including Barbados, Grenada, Dominica and St. Kitts & Nevis in coming September.

On the other hand, the chief executive officer Hafsaf Abdulsalam hinted that there are further plans to add new destinations including, Trinidad & Tobago and Guyana, and will also focus on other destinations including Panama, Miami, and the British Virgin Islands.

Conclusion

The revival of LIAT 2020 marks a significant milestone for the Caribbean aviation industry, and we are excited to see the airline’s continued growth and expansion. As the airline looks to the future, it is clear that they are committed to providing a reliable and efficient service to their customers.

FAQs

* Q: When did LIAT 2020 start operations?
A: LIAT 2020 started operations in August 2024.
* Q: What is the cost of LIAT 2020 flights?
A: LIAT 2020 flights will operate at a cost of US$99 plus tax.
* Q: What destinations will LIAT 2020 be serving?
A: LIAT 2020 will be serving destinations connecting to Dominica, including Saint Lucia and Antigua and Barbuda, with plans to add more destinations in the future.
* Q: What is the partnership between LIAT 2020 and Air-Peace Limited?
A: LIAT 2020 is being run by a partnership with the government of Antigua and Barbuda and the Nigerian Airline Air-Peace Limited.