LIAT 2020, the rebranded version of the iconic regional airline, has taken to the skies again!
On 6th August, the airline completed its inaugural flight to St Lucia. This development marks a critical moment for the island’s economy, promising enhanced regional connectivity crucial for tourism, trade, and investment.
A St Lucian aircraft owner once emphasized the need for private leadership over political involvement in guiding LIAT’s revival. This sentiment lends strength to the airline’s current strategic direction. Collaborative efforts between regional governments and Nigeria’s Air Peace. Such a joint operation could foster more sustainable growth in St. Lucia.
LIAT 2020’s re-entry comes with a new flight schedule, signaling its intent to re-establish itself as a vital link in Caribbean travel. To begin, the thrice-weekly inter-island airline will fly to specific islands, namely, Antigua, Barbados and St. Lucia to begin with. The airline’s initial routes are designed to meet high-demand areas, potentially increasing tourist arrivals and business travel to St. Lucia, thus significantly impacting the island’s economic landscape.
In the months ahead, the extent of economic benefits to St. Lucia will become clearer as LIAT 2020 works to position itself as a dependable and sustainable airline, building on past lessons and seizing new opportunities for inter-island travel.
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Sources: Caribbean National Weekly; Loop News.
