Travel from CJIA to Trinidad now hassle-free
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago to facilitate hassle-free travel for Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) passengers who are in-transit in Piarco International took effect from August 5.The arrangement captured in the MoU is commonly referred to as the “One-Stop” security arrangement for screening of transit and transfer passengers. It is one of the mechanisms which is being encouraged by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
According to Minister within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Annette Ferguson, the general intent is to significantly improve the efficiency of air travel and place less burden on security screening checkpoints.
“The One Stop Security Screening will allow for transfer and transit passengers who deplane at Piarco International (or CJIA) to be directed to the departure lounge and await boarding of their connecting flights without being subjected to further security screening at the main security checkpoints. It will also eliminate or avoid the inconvenience of remaining on board an aircraft for a lengthy period before its departure,” she stated.
Minister Ferguson indicated that this is one of many initiatives that will seek to strengthen the relationship between Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago, a country which she said has made significant strides in aviation.
The Government of Guyana will also seek to engage similar arrangements with other regional counterparts such as Barbados and Suriname. However, in order to ensure the sustainability of this initiative, the Minister emphasised that the security systems and standards at both airports must function at the highest level.
