(Barbados Nation) REDjet is yet to receive permission to fly into Trinidad and Jamaica.
In a statement posted on its Facebook page this morning, the airline said they were still to receive word from the two countries on when operations can begin.
“REDjet is extremely disappointed for its passengers in Trinidad and Jamaica as the airline has yet to receive word from the two countries as to when operations can begin. Passengers are still suffering from protectionism in the homes of two of the regional state owned monopolies.
“Despite assurances after a meeting in the Ministry of Work and Transport in Trinidad & Tobago, REDjet has had no response as promised and is in the dark as to the status of our operations there. As a designated airline of Barbados, a country that for decades has provided route rights to Caribbean Airlines, BWIA and Air Jamaica, no excuse can be given for defending the interests of a monopoly airline and denying consumers competition and lower fares. After working for over a year in Trinidad & Tobago REDjet was advised in writing on the 20th December that we would be granted commercial licences but this promise has not been delivered,” it added.
The airline said it believed the delay was a disgrace for consumers. (PR)
