Trade unions representing LIAT workers across the region are to meet with the airline’s management soon to discuss severance for workers.
This comes just days after LIAT announced plans to lay off workers in all departments for another three months.
In April the company announced the suspension of its passenger service, which was further extended by mid-May with no firm date set for resumption.
A number of workers were also sent home and were expected to return to work on June 30.
In an email to union leaders on Friday, LIAT’s management said while they have been engaged in ad hoc charter and cargo activities, this is insufficient to cover the company’s costs.
In the email LIAT said it is dependent on the receipt of funds from the major shareholders to meet ongoing costs, and these funds continue to be delayed.
Given the current circumstances, it was therefore forced to extend the temporary lay-off period for another three months and during this time employees will continue to receive their medical insurance coverage and staff travel privileges, the airline said.
