Windward Islands Airways (WINAIR) has once again made a significant announcement which is geared at providing relief to the travelling public. The airline through its Managing Director, Edwin Hodge have announced the airline’s sizzling, spicy summer carnival special geared at enhancing two islands’ carnival activities.
Earlier today the airline announced that a special carnival rate special will be implemented geared specifically for Saba and St Eustatius. According to Hodge both islands will see fares being offered at $99.00 and $100.00 USD respectively. These fares will be available from July 20th and runs until August 5, 2009.
Hodge pointed out that the fares includes governmental, airport and surcharges taxes have been included while the taxes for Saba and St Eustatius have not been included. Passengers are however advised that these taxes will and can be paid directly to the airport in the respective islands.
MD Hodge pointed out that the introduction of these extra low fare forms part of the airline’s attempts at supporting the various islands that it serves whilst stimulating traffic.
He stressed that his company strongly believes in supporting the tourism product along with the respective islands carnivals. He issued a strong word of advice for support and maximization of the promotion noting that a collective and collaborative approach is critically important for the island and the continued growth and development of the airline.
“We have always reiterated that growth and development is optional and therefore one should recognize that every stakeholder can and should play a part in the success of this,” Hodge said. He issued an appeal for the general public to make full and early use of the promotion advising that while a whopping 3000 seats will be made available early access to the promotion is very essential.
A number of hotels and guests houses have been included so as to ensure that those talking advantage of the promotion is cognizant and is provided with the required opportunities in better serving the public. “We have been holding discussions with a number of hotels and guest houses and we are aware of their commitment in collaborating with us in helping to enhance their carnival,” he said.
The WINAIR MD stressed that despite the world’s global financial challenges his company will continue to play its corporate responsibilities thus ensuring that they give back to the communities that they serve.
Hodge also extended an invitation for the general public to make more and advantageous usage of the airline’s website noting that it will help greatly in saving time and being of significant convenience to the traveler. He reiterated that with the company’s relook website it will minimize some of the challenges, difficulties and inconveniences that was once associated with travel agents and visiting the airline’s counters.
“WINAIR is a community oriented airline and we will continue playing our part regardless of the situation,” he assured. We strongly believe that playing a part in assisting community development will certainly aid in enhancing the communities that we lie in. with the Persons wishing to have additional information or seek answers to their queries and concerns should visit www.fly-winair.com.
