Three Major Airlines to Start Operations in Guyana this Year

Guyana’s Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Manniram Prashad, announced that three major air carriers Delta Airlines from the United States of America, Zoom Airlines from the United Kingdom and Skyservice Airlines from Canada will be entering the Guyanese market this year.

Delta Airlines will officially fly to Guyana on June 1, operating a Boeing 757 aircraft that can accommodate 183 passengers. Officials from the airline said that there will be three scheduled flights weekly, and if necessary this can be increased to match the demand.

According to Prashad, Zoom Airlines which operates a charter service out of London has commenced negotiations to start flights in November 2008.

Zoom Airlines is providing services from JFK International and Fort Lauderdale in the United States and Toronto, Canada to Guyana through Constellation Tours in Trinidad. However, other stakeholders are involved in the Zoom Airlines that will be operating out of London.

Additionally, Skyservices Airlines from Toronto is planning a direct flight into Georgetown. It will be providing air services for the summer period commencing July 1 to September 2, 2008. Skyservices will also be operating a Boeing 757 aircraft with one flight per week.