{"id":334035,"date":"2024-12-11T16:32:27","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T20:32:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=334035"},"modified":"2024-12-11T16:36:16","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T20:36:16","slug":"liat-20-enhances-regional-rravel-with-inaugural-flight-to-the-virgin-islands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/aviation\/liat-20-enhances-regional-rravel-with-inaugural-flight-to-the-virgin-islands\/","title":{"rendered":"LIAT 20 enhances regional travel with inaugural flight to the Virgin Islands"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><sub><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-334037 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/a73605c6-1856-49e2-912f-f0b2f67892fb-e1733948631953.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"880\" \/><\/sub><\/p>\n<p><sub>LIAT 20 made a significant stride in enhancing regional transportation by launching its inaugural flight to the Virgin Islands on the evening of Sunday, December 8. <\/sub><sub>The arrival was marked by a warm welcome at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, symbolizing a notable milestone in fostering connectivity across the Caribbean. This flight signifies a renewed commitment by LIAT to provide reliable and affordable air travel options, contributing greatly to the ease of movement among the islands.<\/sub><\/p>\n<p><sub>The Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley, Premier of the Virgin Islands, enthusiastically expressed his support for this new service, stating, \u201cToday, we celebrate not just the arrival of LIAT Airlines but also the strengthening of our connections within the Caribbean. The introduction of this service is vital for our region as it will foster economic growth, encourage tourism, and enhance cultural exchange among our islands, creating a more cohesive Caribbean community.\u201d<\/sub><\/p>\n<p><sub>\u00a0<\/sub><sub>Honourable Kye M. Rymer, Minister for Communications and Works, underscored the substantial implications of this development, asserting, \u201cThe return of LIAT to our skies is a powerful testament to our resilience and determination to improve connectivity within our region. This new route will not only cater to the travel needs of tourists but will also significantly benefit our local businesses and communities by increasing accessibility.\u201d<\/sub><\/p>\n<p><sub>\u00a0<\/sub><sub>Ms. Hafsah Abdulsalam, Chief Executive Officer of LIAT (2020) Limited, shared her vision for the airline, highlighting, \u201cWe are thrilled to reconnect the British Virgin Islands with the broader Caribbean, reinforcing our commitment to the region\u2019s development. Our focus is to provide dependable services that cater to the diverse needs of travelers while also promoting regional tourism and creating opportunities for cultural exchange.\u201d<\/sub><\/p>\n<p><sub>\u00a0<\/sub><sub>Mr. Kurt Menal, Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority, acknowledged the collaborative efforts between LIAT and local authorities that made the inaugural flight possible, commenting, \u201cThe partnership forged between LIAT and our local authorities has been instrumental in bringing this inaugural flight to fruition. We are committed to enhancing our airport&#8217;s operations, and we look forward to welcoming more visitors, which will, in turn, promote economic activity in the Virgin Islands.\u201d<\/sub><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"LIAT 20 made a significant stride in enhancing regional transportation by launching its inaugural flight to the Virgin Islands on the evening of Sunday, December 8. 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