fbpx
Published On: Tue, Sep 3rd, 2019

A unique achievement by Winair

StMaartenNews LettersDear Editor,

A remarkable report about aviation and government caught my eye in your online publication recently.

It is a global phenomenon that small airlines are generally not profitable. In the Caribbean they are almost never profitable. Companies that are owned by the state are seldom profitable, particularly in the Caribbean. In Sint Maarten they are also seldom profitable unless they benefit from concessionary income.

What a pleasant surprise to see that Winair, operating entirely in the Caribbean and owned by the state, produces a profit for it’s shareholders. How nice to see that the trend of unprofitable airlines in the Caribbean reversed. How nice to see a government-owned company being profitable without extraordinary support.

The directors, managers and all employees deserve to be congratulated on a unique achievement.

Robbie Ferron

###

Related articles:
Winair generated US$850K in profit during fiscal year 2018