EZjet to introduce regional flights

After less than eight months of operating in Guyana’s air space, EZjet said it is ready to expand its wings to other countries, particularly Caribbean destinations. Despite the competition and challenges, Chief Executive Officer of the carrier Sonny Ramdeo is elated that more success is within the airline’s reach.

During an interview with this newspaper, Ramdeo he disclosed that company officials are in discussion with the government of Guyana, noting their intentions of traveling to Port of Spain, Barbados, Antigua and some Brazilian destinations.
These flights, he noted will be operated as shuttle, and is optimistic that they can operate three to four flights per day, which will minimise operations cost.
Ramdeo highlighted that they will also introduce a low cost fare model where a passenger can buy a seat without baggage, and if they want to take a bag along, they can pay an additional US$ 40.
He added that it will serve the market well while at the same time support free movement of people in the Caribbean and around the world. Apart from the regional flights, the company is also looking to partner with other regional and international carriers to offer passengers unreachable destinations from Guyana.
“We are almost at a stage that we are ready to sign an agreement with a carrier to embark on our proposed plans. It is a beautiful aircraft that can seat 92 passengers very comfortably, and we are really excited to introduce it shortly,” Ramdeo added.
He reiterated that the expansion is possible because of the overwhelming support that the airline has received from the flying populace.
However, the airline is cognisant that while it embarks upon its expansion, it will face all sorts of challenges, some of which will be posed by the other competing airlines.
The CEO said the recent disruptions to its services as a result of an accident with its 767 aircraft at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) could have been avoided.
He contended that Caribbean Airlines should have displayed professionalism while following ethical principles when the incident occurred, thereby leading to a speedy resolution.
“While there was a back up aircraft, it took some time to get it into operation, hence a few flights were delayed,” Ramdeo noted.