There appears to be some form of industrial action at the Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) which is causing significant delays in flights.
The Nation can confirm passengers on at least two flights from New York bound for Barbados had to deplane after boarding the aircraft. They were told by a pilot that there were delays because of contract negotiations at the Airport.
When contacted, general secretary of the National Union of Public Workers Richard Green said: “The Union reserves comment at this time due to the sensitive nature of what is happening at the Airport. We do not want to prejudice anything at this time.”
When pressed if it was industrial action, the scale and the issue, Green said he could offer no further comment at this time.
In the meantime, all flights remain grounded. There are long lines at the Airport, but it does not appear to be peak time.
Earlier today, GAIA Inc. issued a statement on its social media platforms, saying the airspace has been temporarily closed “due to an operational disruption” and “the matter is actively being addressed by the relevant authorities”.
Passengers were advised to contact their respective airlines. (CLM)
