Sunday, June 7, 2026
Sunday, June 7, 2026
UPDATE: Flight operations resume at Cheddi Jagan Int’l Airport
See below the full release from the Cheddi Jagan International Airport Corporation:
Sunday, May 18, 2205: Flight operations at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) has resumed following a fire incident earlier today in the check-in area.
The incident, which originated with a burning air conditioning unit, triggered the immediate activation of the airport’s emergency response plan.
Passengers and airport staff were safely evacuated from the terminal.
The Guyana Fire Service (GFS), quickly brought the fire under control,
preventing further damage. The airport’s emergency systems, including
fire alarms, emergency lighting, and fire shutter doors, functioned as designed and were automatically deployed.
The incident caused minor disruptions to the Caribbean Airlines (CAL)
and Suriname Airways (SLM) outbound flights.
The Guyana Fire Service is currently conducting a thorough investigation to determine the precise cause of the fire.
The safety and security of our passengers and staff remain our top priority. We appreciate the cooperation and understanding of the traveling
public during this incident and thank all responding agencies for their
prompt and professional actions.
