REDjet

[Brownsugar]

aaaaaahhh boy RedJet, welcome to T&T and the Caribbean.  Imagine all of a sudden it costing US $132 one way including taxes to fly to Jamaica on BWIA Caribbean Airlines.....dem sons of bitches....

yeah cyar remember when TSTT use to charge we $8.00 a minute to call the US?

......we've come a long way baby....

[Flex]

REDjet: We won’t be deterred.
T&T Guardian Reports.

PORT OF SPAIN—The Caribbean’s first low budget carrier, REDjet, yesterday accused regional industry players of seeking to frustrate the progress of the airline, as it continues to face difficulties in obtaining the necessary licences to operate in some Caribbean countries. In recent weeks, the Barbados-based REDjet has had difficulties obtaining the documents to operate into Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica and the airline’s director of development, Robbie Burns, said he welcomed reports that the prime ministers of the three Caribbean countries-Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados-would be meeting later this month to discuss the matter.

“We would hope that the Prime Ministers’ meeting would actually be constructive and allow competition to come into the market so that consumers can benefit from lower fares,” he said on a radio programme. Over the weekend, Jamaica’s Prime Minister Bruce Golding admitted that his administration denied the REDjet permission to fly to the island saying he is not yet prepared to allow the “Lovebird planes (Air Jamaica) to start dropping out of the sky". Golding said he was also disturbed by reports that a Caribbean Airlines (CAL) aircraft had been held up in Barbados.

Burns said REDjet would not be deterred by the efforts to stop its expansion throughout the region. “This is a long term strategy that we have to enter the market with low fares and bring competition to the market,” he said noting that there had been a monopoly situation existing in the region where the entrance of others have been ‘delayed or slowed down.’” In April, REDjet announced that it would be flying between Jamaica and Barbados as of May 8. But the airline has been experiencing administrative problems in Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica and has had to cancel its operations for a period. REDjet now services the Barbados to Guyana route. (CMC)

[Flex]

Devant: REDjet can fly to TT
Monday, July 18 2011
T&T Newsday

TRANSPORT Minister, Devant Maharaj, yesterday said low-cost airline, REDJet, has been approved to fly to Trinidad and Tobago.

This resolution came after a saga which saw REDJet advertise unusually low airfares in the local press at the start of the year, for flights to TT due to start on May 15, but then cancel this launch date and lay off local staff after being unable to get permission to operate here.

REDJet, deemed to be the national carrier of the Barbados Government, had faced obstacles to operate in TT and in Jamaica due to concerns about both safety and predatory pricing, but itself alleged that “safety” was simply a mask for protectionism.

The REDJet issue was settled yesterday, less than three weeks after Maharaj took over the transport role formerly held by Works Minister, Jack Warner, in the recent Cabinet reshuffle.

In a statement, Maharaj said, “The Government is pleased to announce that the court action brought by the operators of AirOne Limited, trading as REDJet Commercial Air Services, against the Civil Aviation Authority of Trinidad and Tobago and Mr Amral Mohammed, in his capacity as Chairman of the Air Transport Licensing Authority of Trinidad and Tobago has been settled on terms which are mutually acceptable to all parties.”

He said the terms of the settlement remain private as between the parties.

“The Regulatory Authorities are now satisfied that as of the date of the aforesaid settlement, all the stringent regulatory requirements including safety have been met and are complied with,“ added Maharaj.

He said the Regulatory Authorities discharge their public duties of monitoring all air carriers operating in Trinidad and Tobago, so as to ensure the highest standards are attained, consistent with this country’s unblemished aviation record.

“With the consensus of our regional partners and all stakeholders in the industry, together with assurances of compliance of the most stringent standards and the appropriate regulatory oversight, the inclusion of other airlines as regional carriers into the market is reflective of Trinidad and Tobago’s commitment to an open sky policy, subject to the compliance with all requirements,” said Maharaj.

“We are certain that the consuming public in Trinidad and Tobago and the region would welcome a choice in air travel at this time. It is reflective of this country’s commitment to the region and to the development of our Caricom partners.”

[Brownsugar]

And Jamaica announced this morning that Red Jet could fly dey too......so Jack was the stumbling block then??

[Bourbon]

And Jamaica announced this morning that Red Jet could fly dey too......so Jack was the stumbling block then??

Could seem so. But arhmmm....

Devant: REDjet can fly to TT
Monday, July 18 2011
T&T Newsday

He said the terms of the settlement remain private as between the parties.

Dis normal?

[Brownsugar]

No......this whole thing just fishy......and doh make sense.....

[weary1969]

D Ministry eh have a PS but the Minister approve Red Jet. D PS in OPM lookin at Janice sorry I mean Sasha contract and he eh hire she. Comedy Central eh want nutten wit we.

[Bitter]

ReDjet flies no more
Story Created: Mar 16, 2012 at 10:57 PM ECT
http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/ReDjet_flies__no_more-143021035.html


Low fares airline REDjet has suspended all flights around the Caribbean as of 11.59 last night.
The suspension of flights is "until further notice", the Barbados-based airline said in a statement last night.
REDjet chief executive Ian Burns said despite the airline performing well, the company could no longer continue to provide a service.

Burns said REDjet was not subsidised with assistance from any government.

The airline started operating from Barbados to Trinidad in July last year and offered flights to nine destinations around the Caribbean.

"Our aircraft and our dedicated staff are performing extremely well and we are willing and able to continue to provide affordable transport across the Caribbean and beyond, but we cannot," he said.

The company said it is hopeful it will receive State assistance to allow it to get recently approved routes established

"Unlike the heavily subsidised airlines that serve the region, REDjet does not receive any assistance...We have seen other carriers drastically cut their fares in an effort to shut down REDjet and return to high fares and business as usual with no regard to the negative impact on travellers. Unlike us, they do not have to be profitable to stay in business," the statement said.

REDjet advised that passengers booked on flights from today should contact the call centre 24 hours before scheduled departure time for an update on their flight status. Those affected will be offered refunds or the option to travel with REDjet upon commencement of services.

Further announcements regarding services will be made on Monday.

The airline maintained that the suspension was only a "temporary cessation of flights".

[Michael-j]

ReDjet flies no more
Story Created: Mar 16, 2012 at 10:57 PM ECT
http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/ReDjet_flies__no_more-143021035.html


Low fares airline REDjet has suspended all flights around the Caribbean as of 11.59 last night.
The suspension of flights is "until further notice", the Barbados-based airline said in a statement last night.
REDjet chief executive Ian Burns said despite the airline performing well, the company could no longer continue to provide a service.

Burns said REDjet was not subsidised with assistance from any government.

The airline started operating from Barbados to Trinidad in July last year and offered flights to nine destinations around the Caribbean.

"Our aircraft and our dedicated staff are performing extremely well and we are willing and able to continue to provide affordable transport across the Caribbean and beyond, but we cannot," he said.

The company said it is hopeful it will receive State assistance to allow it to get recently approved routes established

"Unlike the heavily subsidised airlines that serve the region, REDjet does not receive any assistance...We have seen other carriers drastically cut their fares in an effort to shut down REDjet and return to high fares and business as usual with no regard to the negative impact on travellers. Unlike us, they do not have to be profitable to stay in business," the statement said.

REDjet advised that passengers booked on flights from today should contact the call centre 24 hours before scheduled departure time for an update on their flight status. Those affected will be offered refunds or the option to travel with REDjet upon commencement of services.

Further announcements regarding services will be made on Monday.

The airline maintained that the suspension was only a "temporary cessation of flights".

Again?? How many times are they gonna "fly no more" 

[weary1969]

ReDjet flies no more
Story Created: Mar 16, 2012 at 10:57 PM ECT
http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/ReDjet_flies__no_more-143021035.html


Low fares airline REDjet has suspended all flights around the Caribbean as of 11.59 last night.
The suspension of flights is "until further notice", the Barbados-based airline said in a statement last night.
REDjet chief executive Ian Burns said despite the airline performing well, the company could no longer continue to provide a service.

Burns said REDjet was not subsidised with assistance from any government.

The airline started operating from Barbados to Trinidad in July last year and offered flights to nine destinations around the Caribbean.

"Our aircraft and our dedicated staff are performing extremely well and we are willing and able to continue to provide affordable transport across the Caribbean and beyond, but we cannot," he said.

The company said it is hopeful it will receive State assistance to allow it to get recently approved routes established

"Unlike the heavily subsidised airlines that serve the region, REDjet does not receive any assistance...We have seen other carriers drastically cut their fares in an effort to shut down REDjet and return to high fares and business as usual with no regard to the negative impact on travellers. Unlike us, they do not have to be profitable to stay in business," the statement said.

REDjet advised that passengers booked on flights from today should contact the call centre 24 hours before scheduled departure time for an update on their flight status. Those affected will be offered refunds or the option to travel with REDjet upon commencement of services.

Further announcements regarding services will be made on Monday.

The airline maintained that the suspension was only a "temporary cessation of flights".

Again?? How many times are they gonna "fly no more" 

STEUPSSSS plannin 2 use later this yr 4 a Missons Trip.