Last Updated on Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 9:33 by Denis Chabrol
United Airlines on Monday landed its first scheduled flight to Guyana, and Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond forecasts that the entry of that American carrier in the local market would be a fillip to the economy.
“We expect this to lead to a significant increase in visitor arrivals, which will have a positive ripple effect throughout our economy, creating jobs, supporting local businesses, and contributing to the overall growth and development of the tourism sector,” she was quoted in a statement issued by the Cheddi Jagan International Airport.
United Airlines landed its Boeing 737-MAX 8 at CJIA on April 1 at 11:13 PM with 126 passengers and departed with 65. The plane has a capacity of 166 passengers.
The carrier- which would be offering four flights weekly on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays- is being seen by Ms Walrond as a significant development for Guyana’s…
