All systems are in place for REDjet’s inaugural flight between Guyana and Barbados today and the regional airline has expressed delight at the initial response it has been receiving from the travelling public.
Around 11 am today, one of the airline’s McDonnel Douglas (MD82) aircraft will touch down at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) in what will be REDjet’s first commercial movement. CEO Ian Burns said in a release that the company was excited to launch its much anticipated first scheduled flight between Georgetown and Bridgetown today.
“REDjet has already proudly carried the West Indies cricket team and we are thrilled with the first response from passengers and consumers who are looking forward to their lower fares,” he said. The company said that since its launching, it has surpassed a number of sales targets.
REDjet announced recently that passengers are able make payments on their flights from Guyana and that all passengers who have booked flights to Barbados with REDjet from Guyana will have until Saturday May 14 to pay for their bookings to confirm their tickets.
Passengers failing to pay the full price of their ticket by Saturday May 14 will have their bookings cancelled. The airline advised that passengers can make payments for their bookings via the REDjet call centre and website using credit cards or via Bill Direct locations nationwide.
Passengers will need to have their booking confirmation number (reference number) with them to make their payments at Bill Direct locations.
Travellers booked on REDjet services prior to Sunday 15 May must pay the full ticket price at least 24 hours in advance of their service.
REDjet encourages all passengers to visit their website at www.flyredjet.com for further information and the latest updates and looks forward to welcoming the people of Guyana onboard, the release said.
Billed as the Caribbean’s first low fare airline, REDjet entered the travel market with plans to revolutionise intra-regional travel .The airline, which is based in Barbados, will operate its two MD82 aircraft between its base at the Grantley Adams Airport in Barbados, Jamaica, Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago.
It has experienced hiccups regarding clearances in the form of licensing to operate to T&T but following a recent meeting between officials of the Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority (TTCA) and REDjet’s management, the airline was given the green light to operate to the island from May 15.
