Concerns Raised by Air Travelers to Be Addressed by Guyana Minister

In an effort to curb unpleasant experiences for Guyanese and tourists traveling to and from Guyana, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Manniram Prashad will be convening a meeting shortly with local airline providers to address these concerns.

Prashad said that he is not pleased with the recent reports that the Ministry has received from members of the traveling public about the bad service that they experienced with some airline carriers.

He noted too that the Commerce Department has taken note and will be addressing the misleading advertisements of some airlines which state the fares without the taxes. This, he said is dishonest practice and the airlines should refrain from doing so. He advised that when advertisements are done the correct fares with taxes should always be stated.

Additionally, he raised concerns about the high cost of airline tickets even as the price of jet fuel has gone down and it is non peak season. The Minister will be addressing these concerns among others to ensure that travelers are not deterred when traveling to and from Guyana.