LIAT 2020 Announces New Flights to Dominica
LIAT 2020 Limited has introduced new flight services, with fares starting at US$99 plus tax, offering direct connections between Dominica, Antigua and Barbuda, and St. Lucia. This marks a significant step forward in enhancing regional air connectivity within the Caribbean, allowing passengers easier access to the region’s beautiful landscapes and rich cultural heritage.
The airline, which had ceased operations in 2020 due to financial difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, has resumed flights after securing an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) from the Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority (ECCAA) in June 2024. The inaugural flight, which took off from Antigua to St. Lucia on August 6, 2024, marked the official relaunch of LIAT 2020’s services. This event was attended by Prime Minister Gaston Browne and highlighted the collaboration between the government of Antigua and Barbuda and Nigerian airline company Air Peace, which has made significant investments in LIAT 2020. The first flight to Dominica is expected to arrive at Douglas Charles Airport on August 29, 2024.
LIAT 2020 will operate direct flights from Antigua to Dominica, with additional routes connecting Antigua, Barbados, and St. Lucia. The airline, currently operating a fleet of seven aircraft, has plans to expand its services to more Caribbean destinations and potentially into the North American market. By September, the airline will add five new destinations: Barbados, Grenada, Dominica, St. Kitts & Nevis, and Antigua, with future plans to introduce 11 more destinations, including Trinidad & Tobago and Guyana, as well as considering routes to Panama, Miami, Puerto Rico, and the British Virgin Islands. To meet growing demand, new E2 195 aircraft are expected to be introduced.
These new direct flights to Dominica are anticipated to boost the island’s tourism sector by connecting it more effectively to LIAT 2020’s growing network. The airline’s relaunch is set to significantly improve regional air connectivity, create job opportunities, expand tourism, and strengthen economic ties across the Caribbean.
