Another airline joins Guyana market

…to ply New York, Miami routes

A new air transportation service has extended its operations to Guyana with the aim of ameliorating the shortages of flights to several destinations worldwide.

On Sunday, Trans Royale Corp – One Guyana Air Travel, made the announcement of this new venture, which it said will be travelling to Guyana from JFK, New York and Miami, Florida.

The flight operation is a joint venture between Trans Royale Corp — One Guyana Air Travel and Eastern Air Lines Group Inc, a Miami based airline.

According to the air service company, Eastern Air Lines currently flies a fleet of five Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Its latest aircraft delivery was on February 5, 2016.

“Eastern Air Lines is currently working in assembling a fleet of Next Generation aircraft, and has signed an initial order with Boeing for new 737-800 aircraft with deliveries commencing in April 2017,” the company said.

The airline currently operates chartered services to many US and international cities including Havana, San Jose, Santiago, Nassau, Bridgetown, among many other destinations.

Eastern Air Lines has a long history in airline operations dating back as early as 1930 and was one of the “big 4” carriers in the USA, until the first Gulf War 1991.

The company said it is very aware of the few choices available in air transportation, however it said the provider has entered this market to render some assistance in this regard.

“One Guyana Air Travel will have a fare structure that will be realistic and economically viable for sustenance of operations and the continuation of services,” the company said.

The schedule will be two flights weekly from Miami with two flights weekly from JFK in off peak, and three flights in peak.

According to the company, “It’s a small schedule to supplement the market shortage”.

There will be a few flights from May 20 for Guyana’s Independence weekend celebration, however, the full schedule will begin July 1.

The company said its ultimate mission is to work towards acquiring the flagship status as Guyana’s national carrier in the near future.

“The management and staff of One Guyana Air Travel will be working very closely and cooperatively with all relevant authorities and regulatory bodies in acquiring the National Carrier status.