Many described it as “customary Guyanese treatment” by Caribbean Airlines when close to a hundred passengers bound for the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri were left stranded at JFK airport, New York today with little word from the regional carrier.
Up to 6 pm today tired and angry passengers were awaiting word from CAL on when they would travel. They were given several times today, the most recent being 5 pm but to no avail.Passengers told Stabroek News this evening that they were told that CAL is chartering a plane to fly them to Guyana non-stop. It is unclear at what time the flight will leave JFK.
Passengers drawn from cancelled weekend flights due to hurricane Irene’s feared