-company officials expected to meet GCAA shortly

As the country’s air transport sector develops, Canadian air carrier, WestJet, is eyeing the Guyana market.

WestJet , Canada’s second largest air carrier behind Air Canada , operates daily flights across North America , Europe , Central America and to the Caribbean.

On Friday, Wesley Kirton while performing public relations services at the Caribbean Aviation Handlers Association (CAHA) annual general meeting (AGM) at the Duke Lodge in Kingston, told the gathering that the company’s representatives are expected to travel to Guyana shortly to meet with the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and possibly officials of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure.

Reports are that the airline plans to operate flights between the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) and Toronto , Canada. Kirton said the company’s representatives were expected to take part in CAHA’s meeting this week. However, the delegation was unable to travel  due to unforeseen circumstances.

West Jet operates over 100 aircraft, exclusively Boeing models out of Canada. The airline currently operates Boeing 737 and Boeing 767 aircraft and according to recent records, it has ordered 10 Boeing 787 aircraft to boost its fleet. In a statement issued in December 2016, the airline said that it is seeking more large aircraft with the intention of adding new destinations.

In recent years a number of airlines from across the region and further afield have expressed an interest in the Guyana travel market.

Earlier this year Major  US carrier, American Airlines announced that it will be operating  flights between the CJIA and Miami from December this year, offering travelers additional travel options between these shores and North America.