BA kicks off new service to Guyana

The Boeing 777-200ER aircraft on the ground last evening (David Papannah photo)

British Airways (BA) yesterday made its inaugural scheduled flight to Guyana from the UK as it commenced its twice-weekly operations.

Its predecessor, British Overseas Airways Corpo-ration (BOAC) had last flown here 42 years ago. BA is a major addition to the carriers serving Guyana.

The airline will fly from Gatwick Airport to Guyana twice weekly on Mondays & Thursdays via St Lucia. The service to Cheddi Jagan International Air-port, Timehri  also operates as a “tag on” on BA’s service from Gatwick to Saint Lucia.