Sky High Aviation enters Guyanese market with weekly flights to DR

Sky High Aviation Services will, from February 18, 2024, be offering three weekly flights that connect Guyana with the Dominican Republic.
The carrier announced this exciting news on Thursday, sharing that it would provide convenient and affordable travel options for business and leisure passengers.
The new routes, operated by a comfortable Embraer 190 with 97 seats, would offer seamless connections between Santo Domingo’s Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) and Georgetown’s Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA).
This enhanced connectivity is expected to boost tourism, trade, and investment between the two nations, offering exciting opportunities for cultural exchange and economic growth.
Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has shared, “We are thrilled to welcome Sky High Aviation Services to Guyana’s aviation landscape…This new route aligns with our vision of fostering regional integration and creating a robust air transportation network. We are confident it will significantly contribute to increased tourism, trade, and investment, further propelling Guyana’s development.”

Sky High Aviation Services is a Dominican Republic-based airline that offers scheduled passenger and cargo services across the Caribbean, Venezuela, and the United States. The current route network includes flights to Miami, Caracas, Maracaibo, Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Antigua, St Maarten, St Kitts, Anguilla, St Thomas, St Croix, Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, Santiago and Havana Cuba, among other destinations.
Chairman of the CJIA Board of Directors, Sanjeev Datadin, has added that the addition of Sky High Aviation Services to CJIA’s portfolio of airlines demonstrates the growing confidence in Guyana’s aviation industry.
“This new route will provide passengers with more travel options, create employment opportunities, and stimulate economic activity within the region,” he said.
Sky High has said that, with a focus on safety, reliability and exceptional customer service, it is committed to connecting people and cultures while contributing to the economic development of the regions it serves.
Passenger movement at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport continues to increase, with the airport processing 729,680 passengers for last year. This figure represents an increase of 11 per cent compared to the 657,249 passengers processed in 2022. Additionally, over 11 million tonnes of cargo were processed at the airport, representing a 25 per cent increase from the previous year’s figure.
Influx of the international arrival rate seen in recent time is due to Guyana becoming one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, with many booming sectors and the vast development of its tourism industry. The country has been investing in numerous tourism products and experiences, such as its eco-lodges, tours, and cultural extravaganza, among other tour initiatives.
It is also a result of the Government’s heavy investments in developing the country’s infrastructure and services, coupled with the continued growth of the oil and gas sector. Government is aiming for 1 million passenger arrivals by 2025.