KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent May 11 2015 – Regional airline LIAT said prevailing seasonal high winds continue to affect some of its flights, particularly in Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
LIAT said the current conditions are likely to continue through until mid-June.
It advised customers travelling to/from both countries of the possibility of cancelled flights and delayed baggage.
LIAT said its aircraft have tailwind limitations, which are set by the manufacturers during the certification process and they are therefore not permitted to take off or land when the prevailing winds are beyond these limits.
“The departure out of E. T. Joshua Airport and the night landings into Douglas-Charles Airport are affected by tailwinds and therefore the decision to cancel flights is taken in the interest of safety,” LIAT said.
“LIAT is also forced to restrict the number of bags on the aircraft at this time of the year when wind conditions in both Dominica and St. Vincent restrict the take-off weight of the company’s aircraft.”
