Flights to Barbados cancelled as Air Traffic Controllers take strike action

Persons travelling to and from Barbados today, are being advised that all flights to the island have been cancelled due to closure of the Grantley Adams International Airport as a result of strike action by Air Traffic Controllers.
In an official statement , Regional Carrier, LIAT  advised that passengers who decide to travel but are unable to complete their journey will not be provided with meals, transportation or hotel accommodation as the situation is beyond LIAT’s control. Passengers with onward connections are also being advised to contact their respective carriers.
Affected passengers are asked to continue to monitor the LIAT website (www.liat.com); or contact the LIAT Call Centre or by emailing[email protected].
 
Meanwhile, affected customers who wish to rebook for a later date will be allowed to do so without change fees or fare differences for a period of two weeks from the date of their original scheduled travel. Following the two-week grace period, passengers will be required to pay applicable fare and change fees when re-booking.