INSEL Air now connects Guyana to 27 destinations worldwide, with four flights weekly to Aruba and Curaçao. In an interview with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Roraima Airways, Captain Gerald Gouveia, he explained that Guyana, through Insel Air, is now further connected to some 26 destinations worldwide. Roraima Airways serves as the Ground Handling Services Agent and General Sales Agent for Insel, and destinations included in the scope of travel are Jamaica, St. Maarten, The Dominican Republic and several South American destinations.
Captain Gouveia related that the airline offers two direct flights to Aruba and two flights to Curaçao. With this, he explained that for a passenger who will be continuing to Miami, that “passenger will be checked by either Aruba or Curaçao officers, so that when he or she reaches Miami the flight will be deemed a domestic one and there will be no further checks needed.”
With this arrangement, he noted, travel to Miami is hassle-free; “no more long lines.”
Another major achievement for the Roraima Group was the collaboration through Insel Air out of Miami making a link with a major tour company, Gouveia revealed. He noted that by this collaboration “through Insel Air out of Miami, Roraima was able to link up a major tour operator whom we just signed a contract with.” He further explained that this will now be feeding the Guyana tourism product with 15-20 tourists coming every week, “they will come here for four days and five nights, where they will be treated to all facilities by Roraima.”
He also explained that this package would cost $US399 all inclusive. “We can do this because we own all the facilities and we provide from the tours, to accommodation and food among others.”This, he noted, has been gaining excellent traction.
The “bumper sticker” campaign will be launched in the near future, Gouveia stated. Staff of Roraima will be on the streets of Georgetown placing Insel Air bumper stickers on vehicles, with drivers’ permission, take a picture and that picture will be sent to the Insel Air head office. “Winners will be chosen randomly and some lucky persons will win themselves trips to Insel Air destinations,” Gouveia explained.
Insel Air officially began its service to the Guyana market from June 18, 2014. The airline operates MD-80 aircraft which could accommodate up to 150 passengers, and has been servicing the Guyana route four times weekly.
The airline offers its passengers a convenient flight schedule; Economy Class and Comfort Class service and Online check-in. Additionally, frequent flyers are rewarded on each flight through the Insel Starmiles loyalty programme.