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About LIAT

LIAT (Leeward Islands Air Transport) is an airline headquartered on the grounds of V. C. Bird International Airport in Antigua, and has a base at Grantley Adams International Airport, Barbados. LIAT operates high-frequency inter-island scheduled services to a number of destinations in the Caribbean.

The airline was founded in 1956, beginning flights soon after between Antigua and Montserrat. Within the subsequent 10 years, the airline gained new shareholders, meaning it was able to expand its routes around the Caribbean with new aircraft types. In 2007, LIAT announced a merge with Caribbean Star Airlines, combining their schedule and flying under the LIAT brand.

The airline is owned by seven Caribbean governments, with the major shareholders being Barbados, Antigua & Barbuda and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Destinations

LIAT operates scheduled flights to the following destinations in the Caribbean and also in South America. Previously the destinations of LIAT have included Curaçao, Venezuela, Saint Croix (US Virgin Islands) and Kingstown and Charlestown (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines).

Route Map

Please consult the Liat Airlines route map below for an outline of Liat's destinations:

Baggage

Carry-on Baggage

Passengers are also allowed one item of cabin baggage, weighing a maximum of 7kgs. This item should not exceed the maximum dimensions of 53 x 35 x 20cm. In addition, passengers are permitted a small personal item such as a book, small handbag or backpack or coat.

Checked Baggage

The free baggage allowance for all LIAT services is 1 piece weighing a maximum of 23 kgs. This item must not exceed the maximum linear dimensions (length + width + height) of 157cm. Infants ticketed as part of an adult's itinerary do not qualify for this free baggage allowance.

Check-In Information

Online Check-in

Passengers can check-in online for their flights if they are travelling with hand luggage only, and if they are departing the following destinations: Antigua, Barbados, Guadeloupe, Grenada, Martinique, Puerto Rico, St Kitts, St Lucia, St Maarten and Trinidad.

The online check-in will begin 24 hours before the flight is due to depart, and will end 2 hours before flying.

Airport Check-in

Passengers should aim to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before their flight is scheduled to depart. The check-in desks will close 45 minutes before departure. Seats will be assigned at check-in on a first-come-first-served basis, so families who wish to be seated together should arrive as early as possible.

LIAT Hub Airport

Grantley Adams International Airport

Grantley Adams International Airport is located in Seawell, Christ Church on the island of Barbados. It is Barbados' only international airport and acts as one of the major gateways of the Eastern Caribbean. It is also the only designated port of entry for air passengers arriving and departing the country.

The airport was formerly called Seawell Airport, until 1976 when it was dedicated in honour of the first Premier of Barbados, Sir Grantley Herbert Adams.

Airlines that fly from and to Grantley Adams International Airport include WestJet, Virgin Atlantic, Caribbean Airlines and Air Canada Rouge.

Class Information

Economy Class

Economy Class is the only cabin class that the airline offers. The Economy Class service is carried out by the airline's trained cabin crew, who are dedicated to giving each passenger a safe and relaxed journey.

- Facilities

Depending on the length of the flight, passengers might be able to order light snacks and soft drinks from the airline's in-flight menu.

- Seats

Seats are set out in a 2 x 2 configuration. Each seat roughly has 17 inches of width and 30 inches of pitch.

Premium Economy

There is currently no premium economy service on this plane.

Business Class

LIAT is yet to have a business class onboard their planes.

First Class

There is no first-class cabin on LIAT planes.

In-Flight Entertainment

Although the airline doesn't have an in-flight entertainment system, it does offer entertainment in the form of its in-flight magazine. Each passenger is given a copy of the airline in-flight magazine, which can be found in the back pocket of the seat in front.

Food

Because of the short duration of most of LIAT's flights, there is usually no food service included in the cost of your ticket. However, on some services there may be the opportunity to purchase snacks and drinks for your flight. Alternatively, you can bring your own food with you on the plane, as long as it complies with the rules and regulations.

WiFi

There is currently no onboard WiFi offered by LIAT.

LIAT Frequent Flyer

There is no frequent flyer program currently associated with LIAT.

Airline Alliance

LIAT Airlines has partnership alliance with Virgin Atlantic and JetBlue Airways, as well as former codeshare agreement with Carib Aviation and BWIA West Indies Airways.

LIAT Special Services

Unaccompanied Minor

LIAT provides an unaccompanied minor service for children flying by themselves. This can be arranged by calling the airline directly.

Pets and Service Animals

Pets and animals can be transported as checked luggage only, and requires 24 hours notice to organise this. For more information on the documents and clearances you need for transporting animals, check here.

Fleet

Although previously the airline had predominantly a propeller fleet, the airline now contains only ATR aircraft. This was part of the airline's re-fleeting plan from 2013, which replaced the Dash 8's.

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