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BVI Airports Authority & LIAT 2020 in talks to service VI- BVIAA MD

The BVI Airports Authority is currently in talks with LIAT 2020 to bring the new airline to the Virgin Islands, Kurt A.G Menal, Director of the BVI Airports Authority, confirmed to Virgin Islands News Online (VINO). Photo: Internet Source
BVI Airports Authority Managing Director Kurt A.G. Menal said the potential of LIAT 2020 flying into the Virgin Islands represents a significant step forward in enhancing connectivity and aligns with the Authority’s ongoing air service development goals. Photo: Internet Source
BVI Airports Authority Managing Director Kurt A.G. Menal said the potential of LIAT 2020 flying into the Virgin Islands represents a significant step forward in enhancing connectivity and aligns with the Authority’s ongoing air service development goals. Photo: Internet Source
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) is currently in talks with LIAT 2020 to bring the new airline to the Virgin Islands, Kurt A.G. Menal, Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority, has confirmed to Virgin Islands News Online (VINO).

The BVI Airports Authority, he told VINO on Thursday, August 15, 2024, is actively reviewing LIAT 2020’s formal application for a Foreign Operations Permit.

“This process involves careful consideration of all submitted documents by both the Authority and Air Safety Support International (ASSI) to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements,” he explained. 

LIAT 2020 a significant step in enhancing VI's connectivity

Menal also said the potential of LIAT 2020 flying into the Virgin Islands represents a significant step forward in enhancing connectivity and aligns with the Authority’s ongoing air service development goals. 

“We remain committed to fostering improvements in our air transport infrastructure and look forward to the positive impact this collaboration will bring to the Territory and region,” he said. 

LIAT 2020 had its inaugural flight from Antigua’s V.C. Bird International Airport to St Lucia on August 6, 2024. The new airline is a joint venture between the Antigua and Barbuda government and Nigerian Airlines' Air Peace. 

The airline currently flies a limited schedule between Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados and St Lucia. 

LIAT 2020 officials have said more destinations will be added by September 2024 and are looking to expand to the Virgin Islands by the end of the first year of operations.

It was only on August 12, 2024, that Caribbean Airlines announced the launch of its new route to Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island in the Virgin Islands, commencing on October 14, 2024.

7 Responses to “BVI Airports Authority & LIAT 2020 in talks to service VI- BVIAA MD”

  • Cindy (16/08/2024, 09:16) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    one more option for you to leave
  • facts (16/08/2024, 09:44) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Thank goodness AA here to extradite that wigged one
  • That's Good (16/08/2024, 09:57) Like (6) Dislike (4) Reply
    With all these additional options we won't need the airport runway extension!
  • We need Liat. (16/08/2024, 09:59) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Make sure in your discussion discuss price and service in details, we are tired of getting disrespected and robbed...
  • bad news (16/08/2024, 10:30) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    Mr is a action man he will get things done for the air port all the rest in government are a bag of hot air
  • bad news (16/08/2024, 11:22) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    Well let me what inter Caribbean going to do for to long now they are doing bad leaving passengers all over the place on their own Mr menal is a good man on the job he will get thing done man of action up air port look so nice now because of him I use to wonder if it cow they plan to put to eat down the grass before he get the job a good man big up to him for his good work Mr menal
  • liat (16/08/2024, 15:07) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Liat 1975 ltd was the ultimate worst ever. InterCaribbean has taken over from them snatching the last spot for among regional carriers. I hope Liat2020 will be better than Liat 1975 ltd and not more of the same unreliable inefficient nonsense.


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