Georgetown: CURACAO carrier Insel Air has alluded that in December it would be adding two more flights out of Curacao.
Insel Air officially began its service to the Guyana market from June 18, 2014. Roraima Airways serves as the Ground Handling Services Agent and General Sales Agent for Insel Air, and destinations included into the scope of travel are Jamaica, St. Maarten, The Dominican Republic, and several South American destinations.
Insel Air operates MD-80 aircraft, which could accommodate up to 150 passengers, and the airline has been servicing the Guyana route twice weekly.
During a press conference at Duke Lodge in Kinston, Georgetown, Managing Director of the Roraima Group of Companies, Captain Gerald Gouveia, informed media operatives that Insel Air is currently flying twice weekly out of Guyana, and now connects Guyanese passengers to other Regions in South, North and Latin America.
Gouveia emphasised that nearly all flights are completely booked, and he said the airline has thus decided to add two flights to its already existing ones. “Insel Air will add two more flights in December, which will connect out of Curacao; so we will have two flights from Aruba to Guyana and two from Curacao to Guyana,” he explained.
Gouveia also explained that the introduction of this airline to the Guyana market “opened up a new dispensation for Guyanese travellers.” He said that Insel Air would be able to substantially shorten travel time for persons going to European countries. “Investors in China can now travel a shorter time to get to Guyana, and I know of a lot of investors that would love to come here. Now it is possible” he said.
Insel Air, Gouveia explained, is the only airline that is taking Guyanese to Miami hassle free. “When Insel Air in-transits in Aruba, you clear US Customs and Immigration in Aruba. When you arrive in Miami, you collect your bags and keep moving; no need to re-clear,” he said.
“With other airlines, a person would have to clear customs and immigration in Miami. With this airline,” he said, “you are treated like a domestic passenger.”
Another major achievement for the Roraima Group was collaboration through Insel Air out of Miami, making a link with a major tour company, Gouveia related. He noted that “through Insel Air out of Miami, Roraima was able to link up with a major tour operator whom we just signed a contract with.” He further explained that this will now be feeding the Guyana tourism product with 15-20 tourists coming every week. “They will come here for four days and five nights, where they will be treated to all facilities by Roraima.”
He also explained that this package would cost $US399 all inclusive. “We can do this because we own all the facilities, and we provide from the tours to accommodation and food, among other (things).”
Gouveia concluded his remarks by adding that the airline prides itself on its on-time arrival and departure, and a high quality of inflight service.
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