Access to Montserrat Clinched after September

The government of Montserrat is currently working on a number of options to ensure the traveling public has uninterrupted access to the island, following the announcement on the weekend by Carib Aviation that it will be ceasing operations to Montserrat and Barbuda on September 30, 2008.

Carib cited that this action has become necessary due to rising fuel costs and the loss at short notice of seven pilots.

The Chief Minister of Montserrat is currently in talks with the Antigua government, Carib Aviation officials and other private sector parties, to ensure the long term continuation of a Carib Aviation Air Service operation for Montserrat and Barbuda that will retain the marketing arrangements with LIAT. An announcement about the resumption of ferry services between Montserrat and Antigua will also be forthcoming within the next few days.

The traveling public is advised that while Carib Aviation has temporarily stopped taking reservations beyond September 30, 2008, that all future bookings made before September 08, 2008 remain valid until further notice.