[Video] First official LIAT flight touches down at Ogle

Passengers disembarking the LIAT flight yesterday afternoon

Regional carrier LIAT yesterday made history when it landed the first international commercial flight at the Ogle International Airport, marking the start of its daily service from Barbados.

An air of excitement filled the atmosphere at the airport for the landing, which was eagerly photographed by those who were present to witness the arrival of the flight between the Grantley Adams International Airport in Barbados and Ogle.

The aircraft, which was showered in water by an awaiting Guyana Fire Service tender as it glided along the runway, landed at 2:40 pm, ten minutes after its scheduled arrival time. It was packed to capacity. According to airport officials, it was the same for the