Guyana’s Airports Closure to International Flights Extended to May 1st

Announced by the Ministry of Public Infrastructure’s social media platforms, Guyana’s Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) and the Eugene Correia International Airport (ECIA) will remain closed to international flights until May 1, 2020.

This decision to extend the closure of the airports was based totally on a request made by means of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)., the Ministry of Public Infrastructure said.

In a letter to Minister David Patterson, the GCAA stated that the original two-week period – March 19-April 1 2020 – was “compelling and assisted fantastically with slowing the spread of COVID-19 via limiting global contacts”.

Noting that the variety of COVID-cases both globally and regionally have risen, in particular in countries which have ports of origin for passengers to Guyana, it added: “With our preliminary 14 days about to expire and with the classes learnt together with the triumphing nearby and international situation, I at this moment advocate that the directive be extended for 30 days after its expiration until May 1st 2020.”

On March 19th, the airports had been officially closed to international flights, while domestic flights have proceeded.

The Government approved humanitarian flights to permit citizens desirous of returning to Guyana in addition to facilitate the exit of nationals of international locations inclusive of Cuba and the United States of America.

Outgoing shipment flights, medivacs and technical stops for aircraft that require fuel have also received approvals by using the GCAA.

As of Tuesday, March 31st, 2020, Guyana has recorded 12 cases of COVID-19 and 2 deaths.