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LIAT (1974)
LIAT (1974) Ltd, also known as Leeward Islands Air Transport Services and operating as LIAT, was a regional airline headquartered in Antigua and Barbuda that operated high-frequency inter-island scheduled services to 15 destinations in the Caribbean. The airline's main base was V.C. Bird International Airport, Antigua and Barbuda, with a secondary base at Grantley Adams International Airport, Barbados. On 27 June 2020, the Antiguan prime minister Gaston Browne announced that LIAT would be liquidated following increased debt and the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The airline will be reformed into a new entity Liat 2020 (Airline), Liat (2020) which will continue to provide connections between the Caribbean islands. Liat (2020) commenced limited service in August 2024. On 24 July 2020, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda secured an order for Administration (law), administration for LIAT and named Cleveland Seaforth of BDO Global, BDO as administrator of the company. Se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liat Air
Liat Air, formerly known as LIAT20, is an airline of Antigua and Barbuda. The company was preceded by LIAT (1974), and commenced operations on 6 August 2024. LIAT20 is a 30/70 venture between the Government of Antigua and Barbuda and Air Peace, and its fleet has been inherited from LIAT (1974) and the latter. History The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic led to the liquidation of LIAT (1974) after many unsuccessful years. The company officially ceased operations on January 24, 2024 and laid off more than 90 employees. LIAT20 was incorporated in Antigua and Barbuda in July 2020, in collaboration with private Nigerian airline Air Peace. Air Peace holds a 70% stake in the company and has been responsible for the leasing of the new Embraer E145s that are being used for the initial routes of the airline. Air Peace and the Government of Antigua and Barbuda invested USD$65 million and USD $20 million respectively. The airline received the first two of the new Embraer E145s in April ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
