CEO Hafsah Abdulsalam has reiterated LIAT’s dedication to enhancing air travel within the Caribbean. She stressed the importance of reducing travel costs and taxes, noting that the current prices impede connectivity between the islands.
Following the inaugural flight to Trinidad and Tobago, Abdulsalam communicated to the press that lowering these expenses could entice more travelers from the islands and eventually yield higher revenue than the taxes levied.
She pointed out an example where a $65 ticket came with taxes that were nearly double or triple the ticket price, emphasizing the burden this poses on travelers. While acknowledging that immediate solutions are not feasible, Abdulsalam reaffirmed her commitment to making travel more economical, which could lead to increased travel activity and improved revenue for the governments involved.
Additionally, Abdulsalam tackled the former negative perception of LIAT, which was once humorously referred to as “Leave Islands Any Time.” She redefined this idea, highlighting that the revamped LIAT, now under new management and branding, aims to empower travelers with better control over their schedules.
“Our commitment to timeliness and service will ensure we deliver reliably,” she promised.
Minister of Works and Transport Rohan Sinanan also commented on LIAT’s role in the regional air travel landscape, emphasizing Trinidad and Tobago’s significance as a Caribbean hub. He noted that LIAT’s establishment signifies unity and resilience within the Caribbean. The airline has broadened its network to include destinations like Jamaica and operates in multiple countries such as Antigua and Barbuda, St. Lucia, Barbados, Grenada, Dominica, and St. Kitts and Nevis, along with new routes to Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, and Jamaica.
Why is LIAT still using prop planes in 2025, they should use jets that can fly direct to the USA Florida. Jets like the Embraer 175 which AA uses to fly to Dominica direct from Florida.
The CEO is quite correct in her statement. The various governments have made travel among the various islands prohibitively expensive. Each island that the aircraft touches down on, they add multiple taxes. I would be willing to travel Moe in the Caribbean but why spend US$1500 on a ticket to Antigua when I can spend less to travel to USA?
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jokers so long you all are flying new liat 2020 up to now no connection with virgin of British Airways from Uk to Dominica bia Barbados and Antigua . poor service again
Time to get on a firm footing regarding inter islands travel
Big up liat , the Caribbean region and people are crying out for cheaper fares which will lead to more trips .more regional travel miles per person. A new Caribbean ,we salute you .