From December 20 this year, Surinam Airways will be flying between Guyana and Barbados.
A Surinam Airways delegation traveled to Guyana and Barbados on November 21st 2023 to discuss the new route. A release from the airline said that the expansion of the route network by including Barbados to be serviced from Paramaribo with an intermediate stop in Guyana, aims to support increased productivity, enhanced earning capacity and more importantly greater connectivity and travel experience for the traveling public.
The release said that the visit involved introductions and discussions with relevant government, industry and commercial entities to facilitate the launch and the smooth operation of the new route. In Guyana as well as in Barbados, this new Surinam Airways service was welcomed.
The flights to and from Guyana and Barbados will be operated by Surinam Airways’ Boeing 737-800 (B737-800) jet engine aircraft which offers a minimum of 150 seats, Inflight Entertainment, choice of comfort between Business class, Premium Economy- or Economy class as well as cargo opportunities.
With the introduction of this new destination on December 20th 2023, connectivity from Suriname, Guyana and Barbados will be enhanced, laying the foundation for further expansion of operations via Georgetown to North America and Europe, the release said.
The Surinam Airways delegation consisted of acting CEO, Captain Steven Gonesh, Angela Landbrug (Corporate Planning) and Baltus Duurham (Director Ground Operations).
