ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The Antigua-based airline, Liat Air, says it has entered into discussions with the state-owned Surinam Airways (SLM) with the aim of establishing an interline partnership, which both airline say would mark “an important step in enhancing connectivity between the Caribbean and South America.
“This strategic collaboration would enable passengers to travel seamlessly across both airlines’ networks with a single ticket, coordinated baggage handling, and smoother connections. The initiative aims to make regional and international travel more convenient, flexible, and accessible,” the two airlines said in a joint statement.
They said that the partnership would extend Liat Air’s reach beyond its current route network, while allowing Surinam Airways to strengthen its presence in key Caribbean markets.
“This expanded network would create new opportunities for tourism, business travel, and broader regional mobility. Most importantly, travelers will benefit from increased choice, improved connectivity, and a more streamlined end-to-end travel experience,” they added in the joint statement.
The two airlines said that they were looking forward “to advancing these discussions continuing their shared commitment to improving regional air travel”.
SLM is the flag carrier of Suriname and operates regional and long-haul scheduled passenger services. Its hub is at Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport.
The Antigua-based Liat Air is a 30/70 venture between the Antigua and Barbuda government and the privately-owned Nigerian airline, Air Peace, that was formed following the collapse of the LIAT (1974) that officially ceased operations on January 24, 2024.
