LOOP NEWS: 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.
Yesterday, LIAT20, the phoenix risen from the ashes of its predecessor, officially expanded its operations to include St Vincent and the Grenadines.
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.
Speaking at the ceremony, LIAT20’s Chief Executive Officer, Hafsah Abdulsalam, shared the airline’s ambitious plans: “We’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.”
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
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St Vincent and the Grenadines’ Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves commended his Antiguan counterpart, Prime Minister Gaston Browne, for his unwavering faith in the project.
He also expressed willingness to join to support efforts to keep the new airline in the skies.
“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,” Gonsalves affirmed.
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
For Vincentians longing to return home and visitors eager to explore the island’s landscapes and beaches, this development comes as a breath of fresh, tropical air.
With fares starting as low as $99 USD (excluding taxes), LIAT20 is not just reconnecting the Caribbean; it’s making island-hopping more accessible than ever before.
At the heart of this revival is a unique collaboration between Nigerian carrier Air Peace and the government of Antigua and Barbuda.
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.
LIAT20 has set its sights on expanding to 11 destinations, with Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago next on the horizon. But the ambition doesn’t stop there. With plans to acquire larger aircraft, the airline aims to spread its wings even further, introducing flights to Panama, Miami, Puerto Rico, and the British Virgin Islands.
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Wow….. Is SVG living light & smelling sweet now?
Where was SVG’s govt when PM Gaston Browne was trying to keep LIAT in the skies?
MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS TO THEE HONOURABLE GASTON BROWNE!!! A true VISIONARY! 🇦🇬 🇦🇬 🇦🇬 🇦🇬
If prices are from $99.00, who pays the rest? My tax dollars from my broke treasury? It is easy for St Vincent PM to speak because he preferred to make sure his civil servants are paid on time, his pensioners get what they deserve rather than putting money in LIAT. It reminds me as a youth, when after going to a village shop to run an errand, the shopkeeper said to me. See that man over there, he is ass. He is borrowing money from his drinking buddies to buy rum which they will all drink but he has to pay back each one. I wonder if his family thinks he deserve flowers? I know his buddies do.
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