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Who are LIAT?
LIAT 2020 Limited, is a low-cost airline operating out of Antigua and Barbuda. They commenced operations on August 6th 2024, replacing the former LIAT (1974) Corporation. The company is a joint venture between the Government of Antigua and Barbuda in cooperation with Air Peace. The operation began after its parent company LIAT (1974) went into liquidation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Check-In
Online check-in isn't available via the LIAT airline website. All passengers must check-in at the airport.
Airport Check-in
Passengers are recommended to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before their flight is scheduled to depart. The check-in desks close 45 minutes before departure. Seats are assigned at check-in on a first-come-first-served basis, so families who wished to be seated together had to arrive as early as possible.
Passengers should report to the LIAT airline check-in counters as soon as they arrive at the airport. The airline check-in counters should be labelled with the airline name and logo. If passengers fail to meet the check-in deadline may be refused to board.
Cabin Classes
LIAT customers can only choose Economy Class for their flights. However, they have a variety of ticket upgrades available.
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 were dedicated to giving each passenger a safe and relaxed journey. 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 are set out in a 2 x 2 configuration. Each seat roughly had 17 inches of width and 30 inches of pitch.
Baggage Policy
LIAT has a different baggage policy for carry-on and checked baggage policy.
Carry-on Baggage
Passengers are allowed one item of cabin baggage, weighing a maximum of 7kgs. This item must 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.
Wi-Fi and In-Flight Entertainment
Because all LIAT flights are designed for short-haul purposes, the airline does not provide any in-flight entertainment such as TVs or movies.
Wi-Fi
There is no onboard WiFi offered by LIAT.
Food & Drink
Because of the short duration of most of LIAT's flights, there is no food service included in the cost of the ticket. However, on some services, there may have the opportunity to purchase snacks and drinks. Alternatively, passengers can bring their own food onto the plane, as long as it complied with the rules and regulations.
Drinks & Alcohol
On some routes, LIAT passengers can purchase a variety of drinks from the inflight menu. These include hot drinks, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
Special Services
LIAT only offer a small number of special services on board their aircraft.
Unaccompanied Minor
LIAT provides an unaccompanied minor service for children flying by themselves.
Pets and Service Animals
Pets and animals can be transported as checked luggage only. For more information on the documents and clearances you need for transporting animals, check here.
Destinations that LIAT flies to
LIAT offers international flights across the Caribbean. This includes the following countries: Antigua, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Saint Kitts, Saint Lucia, Saint Maarten, Saint Vincent, and Trinidad and Tobago. The airlines most popular destinations are Saint Maarten, Antigua and Dominica.
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Hub Airport
V. C. Bird International Airport
V. C. Bird International Airport is located northeast of St. John's on the island of Antigua. It is the island's only international airport and has become a hub for carriers that operate in the Eastern Caribbean.
The airport was built as a United States Army Air Forces base around 1941 and named Coolidge Airfield, but was renovated and renamed in August 2015.
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.
V. C. Bird has a processing capacity of 1,700 passengers, and is open 24 hours a day, serviced by more than 17 airlines.
Notable airlines that fly from V. C. Bird include Air Canada Rouge, Caribbean Airlines, and British Airways.
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.
LIAT News
August 6th, 2024: LIAT 2020 launches operations with its maiden flight.
On August 6th 2024 the maiden voyage of LIAT 2020 took place when one of the airlines Embraer E145s (inherited from the former LIAT 1974) flew from Grantley Adams International Airport in Antigua & Barbuda to its destination at George F. L. Charles Airport in Castries, St Lucia.
Fleet
LIAT's current fleet is comprised of just 2 aircraft. This includes:
- Embraer E145 - 2 in service
They have however planned to begin operations with a further 4 aircraft, including:
- Embraer E145 - 1 additional planned
- ATR 42-600 - 2 additional planned