Latest update April 28th, 2026 12:30 AM
Record breaking passenger movement at CJIAC
The first quarter of 2018 saw the highest ever recorded passenger movement through Cheddi Jagan International Airport Corporation (CJIAC).
For March, 52,729 passengers were processed compared to 43,733 in March 2017. Passenger movement for the period January to March 2018 recorded 142,781 passengers being processed as compared to 126,340 for the same period in 2017.
Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson attributed these marked increases to “Government’s sound economic policies and its unwavering advocacy for an enabling environment for investors.”
He added that other factors, which contributed to this achievement can be associated with increased business interest in Oil and Gas, Agriculture and tourists coming in large numbers for the Easter Festivities, Bartica Regatta, Rupununi Rodeo and Investment Forums.
CJIA has recorded the highest ever passengers movement, in the recent first quarter.
The country’s main port of entry is currently being expanded to accommodate the additional traffic anticipated in the coming years.
The US$150M project is moving apace and upon completion, with the inclusion of several state-of-the-art facilities and amenities, the airport’s capacity will be greatly enhanced and strengthened significantly impacting passengers’ experience.
In recent months too, there has been significant traffic from Cuba, with traders flocking the city’s stores for deals.
With no visa required, the arrangement has been working out for especially the Chinese stores.
It is estimated that about 300 Cubans land here weekly to shop.
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