The government today said it is working “aggressively” to commence commercial flight operations at the two international airports in the shortest possible time.
A statement from Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill follows:
Both the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) and Eugene Correia International Airports are open to facilitate repatriation flights, outgoing flights, cargo flights, medical evacuation flights, technical stop for fuel and special authorised flights.
Several air operators such as Eastern Airlines, Caribbean Airlines, Trans Guyana Airways, Roraima Airways and Exxon Mobil flights are permitted to operate special authorised and repatriation flights to process passengers desirous of coming to Guyana, once they satisfy the necessary health, safety and aviation regulatory requirements.
Over the next thirty (30) days, we anticipate another two thousand (2000) passengers arriving into CJIA and three hundred and fifty (350) at the Eugene Correia International Airport.
Government through the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and Airport Authority are also working aggressively with the various regional and international air carriers to commence commercial flight operations in the shortest possible time. Engagement with these carriers is presently ongoing.
1. ‘Mist Towers’ to reduce the exposure to Covid-19.
2. PCR Testing on arrival at the airport.
3. Mobile Application to facilitate easy passenger engagement while in self-quarantine.
4. Website for easy passenger interface.
The Government of Guyana is committed to working with all stakeholders and private sector bodies to reopen the economy to improve the livelihood, inclusive of employment opportunities for our citizens.
I implore the general public to strictly adhere to the health guidelines that are in place to protect against the spread of COVID-19.
Comments
Too much too soon !
Precaution/prevention better than vaccine ?
In most cases it was “too little too late”
Timing is of the essence ?
To lock down or not to lockdown ?
Social distancing a priority !
Test for new kids on block ?
My jury out !
Kamtan
International travel will first resume once a safe and effective SARS-CoV2 vaccine becomes available. In my opinion, this will not be happening before mid-2021 earliest.