Already the move is being met with excitement from Guyana’s Public Infrastructure Minister David Patterson. In a release from the Department of Public Information the minister said he was delighted that American Airlines is set to commence flying to Guyana in December. The statement said this will coincide with the launch of the newly expanded Cheddi Jagan International Airport and demonstrates a confidence in Guyana not only as a desirable tourist destination, but also as an emerging oil economy as well. According to the DPI release, the government has been working at various levels to provide more options to travelers to and from Guyana to North America with increased airlift and American Airlines’ commitment to destination and this is a recognition of government’s work since coming into office in 2015.”
