{"id":213443,"date":"2024-10-08T08:03:22","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T12:03:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=213443"},"modified":"2024-10-08T08:03:25","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T12:03:25","slug":"liat20-spreads-its-wings-to-st-vincent-and-the-grenadines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/liat20-spreads-its-wings-to-st-vincent-and-the-grenadines\/","title":{"rendered":"LIAT20 spreads its wings to St Vincent and the Grenadines"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"antig-2504252339\" class=\"antig-ecab antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  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sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>LOOP NEWS<\/strong>: The skies over St Vincent and the Grenadines welcomed a sight that many thought they might never see again: a LIAT aircraft touching down at Argyle International Airport.<\/p><div id=\"antig-3033279431\" class=\"antig-content_5 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"ABLP_Red-&#038;-Reddy_Web_1000x250\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 1000w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:75\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:192\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Yesterday, LIAT20, the phoenix risen from the ashes of its predecessor, officially expanded its operations to include St Vincent and the Grenadines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The inaugural flight from Antigua was greeted with a grand ceremony that showcased the rich culture of the island nation, complete with entertainment and a feast of culinary delights.<\/p><div id=\"antig-2155554539\" class=\"antig-content_4 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img 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\/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking at the ceremony, LIAT20&#8217;s Chief Executive Officer, Hafsah Abdulsalam, shared the airline&#8217;s ambitious plans: &#8220;We&#8217;re not just seeking flights into St Vincent. When I talk about establishing a hub, we are seeking to establish a hub here to foster the movement of cargo, businesses, and students, and families alike as well.&#8221;<\/p><div id=\"antig-3517768229\" class=\"antig-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antiguabarbudaculinarymonth.com\/\" aria-label=\"culinary\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:843\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:843\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:132\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:450\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:337\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:675\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:842\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1124\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loopnewslive.blob.core.windows.net\/liveimage\/sites\/default\/files\/whatsapp_image_2024-10-04_at_6.32.45_pm_792a8701b62081c7ca9ec91d0235ec8f.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"LIAT20's Chief Executive Officer, Hafsah Abdulsalam speaking at the ceremony held at the Argyle International Airport to commemorate LIAT20'S inaugural flight to St Vincent and the Grenadines. Photo: Johnny Jno Baptiste\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>LIAT20&#8217;s Chief Executive Officer, Hafsah Abdulsalam speaking at the ceremony held at the Argyle International Airport to commemorate LIAT20&#8217;S inaugural flight to St Vincent and the Grenadines. Photo: Johnny Jno Baptiste<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/cdn.vuukle.com\/widgets\/quiz.html?version=1.22.4\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Advertisement<\/p><div id=\"antig-690259776\" class=\"antig-content_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"500X500 (1)\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:150\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>St Vincent and the Grenadines&#8217; Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves&nbsp;commended his Antiguan counterpart, Prime Minister Gaston Browne, for his unwavering faith in the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also expressed willingness to join to support efforts to keep the new airline in the skies.<\/p><div id=\"antig-2750559505\" class=\"antig-content_3 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chtamarketplace.com\/\" aria-label=\"Social FaceBook Cover Desk_Mobile\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:711\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:711\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:111\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:379\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:285\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:569\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:711\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"949\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&#8220;I have no doubt, as LIAT expands, there may be a call, perhaps, from other shareholders, other kinds of support, but you can rely on St. Vincent to be there with you as you expand this airline,&#8221; Gonsalves affirmed.<\/p><div id=\"antig-2288852269\" class=\"antig-content_6 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loopnewslive.blob.core.windows.net\/liveimage\/sites\/default\/files\/whatsapp_image_2024-10-04_at_6.30.27_pm_3a99a7acbf14b65bced8851e34a74715.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"St Vincent and the Grenadines' Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves speaking at the ceremony held at the Argyle International Airport to commemorate LIAT20'S inaugural flight to St Vincent and the Grenadines. Photo: Johnny Jno Baptiste\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>St Vincent and the Grenadines&#8217; Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves speaking at the ceremony held at the Argyle International Airport to commemorate LIAT20&#8217;S inaugural flight to St Vincent and the Grenadines. Photo: Johnny Jno Baptiste<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Vincentians longing to return home and visitors eager to explore the island&#8217;s landscapes and beaches, this development comes as a breath of fresh, tropical air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With fares starting as low as $99 USD (excluding taxes), LIAT20 is not just reconnecting the Caribbean; it&#8217;s making island-hopping more accessible than ever before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the heart of this revival is a unique collaboration between Nigerian carrier Air Peace and the government of Antigua and Barbuda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This partnership, born out of necessity and vision, has already seen LIAT20 take to the skies, serving Antigua, Barbados, Grenada, Dominica, and St Kitts and Nevis since its inaugural flight to St Lucia in August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LIAT20 has set its sights on expanding to 11 destinations, with Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago next on the horizon. But the ambition doesn&#8217;t stop there. 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Yesterday, LIAT20, the phoenix risen from the ashes of its predecessor, officially expanded its operations to include St Vincent and the Grenadines. 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