The flag carrier of Curacao, Insel Air has expanded its flights to and from Guyana. This was formally conveyed to President Donald Ramotar when he met with senior company officials including director of international affairs, Edward Heerenveen on Thursday.
The airline officials updated the president on the company’s plans, which will see twice weekly flights being offered from Guyana to Curacao, in addition to the two already scheduled flights to Aruba.
Starting Thursday evening, Insel Air was slated to begin direct flights between Curacao and Guyana with twice-weekly flights. The flight is scheduled to arrive at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport Timehri at 10:20 pm.
Meanwhile, meetings were also held with agriculture minister, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy. He was apprised of the airline’s plans to ship fresh fruits and vegetables to Curacao and Aruba where hotels will purchase them. This move was welcomed by the minister who said it offers new markets for local farmers and producers.
The airline currently offers connecting flights to 21 destinations from Curacao and Aruba, in North America, Europe and Asia. The airline is prepared to launch two flights weekly between Aruba and Manaus in Brazil, commencing in January 2015.
WHAT TO TAKE AWAY FROM THIS ARTICLE:
- The airline officials updated the president on the company's plans, which will see twice weekly flights being offered from Guyana to Curacao, in addition to the two already scheduled flights to Aruba.
- He was apprised of the airline's plans to ship fresh fruits and vegetables to Curacao and Aruba where hotels will purchase them.
- The airline is prepared to launch two flights weekly between Aruba and Manaus in Brazil, commencing in January 2015.
