GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC—KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will begin operations in Guyana on June 4, marking a significant milestone for the country’s international travel connections.
Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill and his team held a pivotal meeting with KLM representatives on Wednesday at the Ministry of Public Works headquarters in preparation for the airline’s launch.
The KLM delegation included Regional Manager Dirk Buitelaar, Country Sales Manager for Suriname and Guyana Nalini Kanhai, and Sales Manager for Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao Danilo De Freytas.
The discussions centered on finalizing the operational and logistical framework for KLM’s entry into the Guyanese market, focusing on regulatory compliance, infrastructure requirements, and market strategies.
Edghill expressed his enthusiasm for the new service, noting its potential to boost tourism, trade, and economic development significantly. He also highlighted the added value of more travel options for passengers flying between Guyana and Europe.
“This marks an exciting new chapter in our efforts to enhance international connectivity, particularly with Europe,” said Edghill. “KLM’s entry will provide travelers with greater access to a broad range of destinations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.”
The airline will operate from the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), offering passengers expanded travel options and seamless connections to KLM’s extensive global network.
This new service and recent improvements in Guyana’s international connectivity—such as new routes to Houston, St Lucia, London, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Grenada, and Colombia—further enhance the country’s global accessibility.
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