{"id":214852,"date":"2024-10-28T09:57:22","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T13:57:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=214852"},"modified":"2024-10-28T10:05:42","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T14:05:42","slug":"pm-browne-defends-barbuda-airport-facilities-amid-discrimination-claims-by-defreitas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/pm-browne-defends-barbuda-airport-facilities-amid-discrimination-claims-by-defreitas\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Browne Defends Barbuda Airport Facilities Amid Discrimination Claims by DeFreitas"},"content":{"rendered":"
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PM Browne Defends Barbuda Airport Facilities Amid Discrimination Claims by DeFreitas<\/p>

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Prime Minister Gaston Browne has refuted opposition member Franz DeFreitas\u2019s claims of discrimination at the new Barbuda International Airport, asserting that there is \u201cno discrimination taking place.\u201d <\/p>

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Browne explained that the Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) terminal, which serves high-net-worth individuals, was privately built and funded by PLH for the comfort of its guests. <\/p>

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He further noted that any traveler, including DeFreitas, could access the FBO services if they arrived by private jet and paid the required fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browne\u2019s response came after DeFreitas criticized the airport\u2019s temporary facility for local travelers, arguing that the stark contrast with the FBO terminal constituted unfair treatment. <\/p>

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Browne clarified that while the current setup for locals is indeed temporary, plans are already underway for a permanent arrivals and departures terminal and a runway expansion to accommodate larger commercial aircraft. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He highlighted that lounges, such as those offered in the FBO, are standard features in international airports to cater to business and first-class travelers, offering amenities like complimentary food, Wi-Fi, and private workspaces.<\/p>

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