LIAT pilots on strike

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Pilots with regional airline LIAT are on strike, disrupting flights all across the Caribbean.
A press release from the company’s headquarters states that the pilots did not report for duty, nor was the company provided with the required notification of industrial action which is part of the agreement with the Leeward Islands Airline Pilots Association.
In apologizing to customers, the release said some of the morning flights did not take-off as scheduled and this was expected to continue for the remainder of the day.
Affected customers who wish to re-book will be allowed to do so without charge for one week from the date of their originally scheduled travel. After that grace period, “passengers will be required to pay applicable fare and change fees when re-booking”.
Passengers who are unable to travel because of this work stoppage will be issued full credit for future travel at their request under terms provided by the airline. When services resume, they are advised to contact LIAT Reservations to re-book before proceeding to the respective airports.
Meanwhile, those passengers who decide to travel but are unable to complete their journey due to the disruption, will not be provided with meals, transportation, hotel accommodation and so on. Those with connections are advised to contact their respective carriers. (PR)