LIAT CEO David Evans
CEO David Evans has confirmed that one LIAT aircraft has been relocated to Barbados as the airline moves ahead with its strategic plan.
Prime Minister Gaston Browne, earlier this year, objected to a plan to re-base two LIAT aircraft from Antigua to Barbados.
But Evans said one did move on July 15th.
“We have one aircraft that has move to Barbados at the moment, yes,” he told Observer, while explaining that the move is nothing more than a decision based on what makes sense for the business.
“You know, markets change; demand changes; airlines move aircraft all the time. They move them to where the most demand is. It’s entirely possible (that) we may be moving the aircraft back into Antigua when demand increases from Antigua,” he said.
Meanwhile, Evans confirmed that people have begun accepting voluntary separation from the company but would not disclose how many have taken the option.
“We’re still in the process of going through that. You’ll understand that I’m not (going to) disclose numbers, but yes, that process is underway,” he replied when asked for an update.