LIAT resumes cargo service

The financially strapped regional airline, LIAT, Monday announced that it had been able to resume cargo services to the United States for the first time since the terrorist attacks in New York in 2001.

The 56-year-old airline said it launched its inaugural all-cargo freighter service into San Juan, Puerto Rico last week with a promise to the shoppers that "there is now a much faster and efficient way".

Director of Cargo and Quikpak Wilbur Edwards said LIAT has introduced attractive, introductory rates.

"Currently, we are running a Christmas special on barrels to satisfy the nationals of some territories which give breaks on duties and taxes at Christmas time. For US$100, you can pack a barrel up to £250.

"Apart from the Christmas Special, we expect brisk business throughout the year as our rates are significantly cheaper than our competitors and more than 50 per cent cheaper at some break points. We invite the business community to make use of our service to ship car parts, foodstuff, clothing, and even moderately sized building materials," he added.

LIAT launched its dedicated freighter service in February 2011.