Universal Airlines (Guyana)

Universal Airlines was an airline based in Georgetown, Guyana. The airline operated a scheduled passenger service to the United States and to nearby Trinidad and Tobago. Operations were suspended in 2005.

For the U.S.-based cargo airline which operated from 1966 to 1972, see Universal Airlines (US).
Universal Airlines (Guyana)
Commenced operations2001
Ceased operations2005
HubsGeorgetown, Guyana
Universal Airlines logo

Code data
  • IATA Code: UW
  • ICAO Code: UVG
  • Callsign: GUYANA JET

History

The airline was established to replace the defunct Guyana Airways in 2001 and started operations on 13 December 2001 with a Boeing 767-300ER leased from LOT Polish Airlines non-stop from New York City to Georgetown. It subsequently leased an Airbus A320 aircraft from TACA, but this was repossessed in 2005 and Universal Airlines was forced to suspend operations. BWIA West Indies Airways has been assisting stranded passengers and the government of Guyana has confirmed it wants another national airline as soon as possible (ref: Airliner World, November 2005).

Fleet

The Universal Airlines fleet consisted of 1 Airbus A320-200 aircraft (at September 2005). Previously, Universal Airlines had leased a Boeing 767-300ER from LOT Polish Airlines.

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