American Airlines has been working with the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) towards the commencement of operations here from November 15th, 2018, according to GCAA Director General Lt. Col. (Ret"™d) Egbert Field.
On March 27th, American Airlines, in a media release, had announced its intentions to introduce four new destinations to South America and Mexico. Among those listed were flights between Miami and Georgetown, beginning December 20th, 2018, with tickets going on sale from April 2nd.
However, following the announcement, Field had said that permission had not yet been sought by the airline, which would involve a review and validation of the approval for an air operator"™s certificate from the country of operation.
Field said he did not see any obstacles in granting approval as the airline flies worldwide, but Guyana must be accorded the right to conduct its aviation business the way it is supposed to be conducted
"American Airlines eventually communicated with the Authority and we would have indicated to them that we are happy to have them here but there is a standard that the authority stands on and that is the professional standard of formally advising the authority before making declarations or selling tickets," he said yesterday…
