LIAT announced on its FaceBook page that it will return to Caribbean skies today, following a seven-month absence. The airline will operate its first flight from the V.C. Bird International Airport in Antigua to Dominica.
LIAT 401 will depart Antigua at 4:00 p.m. and arrive at Douglas Charles Airport at 4:45 p.m. The return flight, LIAT 402 will depart from Dominica at 5:00 p.m. and arrive at V. C. Bird International Airport at 5: 45 p.m.
The Antigua based carrier will operate a limited schedule of flights when it launches its commercial schedule later in November which will return connectivity to its network which was impacted by the shutdown.
The airline is currently completing all the training and regulatory requirements for the territories it will be flying to. It is expected to announce later this week its limited schedule as well as the destinations it will be flying to.
As part of the resumption of service, several new procedures will be implemented to ensure the safety of passengers as well as reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 virus. These include the mandatory wearing of masks at check-in and onboard, enhanced cleaning and sanitization protocols and new boarding procedures.
Like many other carriers, Liat was forced to suspend services in April 2020 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent closing of borders.
Liat is currently under administration, and is being restructured to improve its viability and the sustainability following a decision by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda to reorganise the airline.
Passengers will be able to book flights via the new booking engine on the LIAT website (www.liat.com ) which will be launched shortly.
The airline will also be announcing its policy for persons who will want to utilise their credits to book flights during the new limited schedule.
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