Flying Freeon CAL - Another Eye Opener
Dear Sir:
In reading Captain Kennedy Panton's letterare Cayman Airways' Lease Agreement, I compliment him on his commentsand his bravery in speaking out in a candid way on what he seesas challenges facing the airline.
In discussing the situation with two Caymaniansthis month, one comment was that because Cayman Airways employsso many people was the reason that Cayman Airways should remainin business.
When I asked if the business was in theblack or in the red, I was told that for years it has operatedin the red. Another person commented that persons were able tofly for free? This was another eye opener.
It is also alleged that the Cayman IslandsGovernment continues to "prop up" Cayman Airways bymaking up the difference when there is a loss. If this is so,this is nonsense because those dollars could be used wisely forteachers, libraries and other needed community needs like beautifyingthe community with park benches, trees and other plantings alongthe roadways.
Any comments back would be appreciated becauseit is not clear what are the pros and cons of selling vs. keepingthe airline.
Helen M. Lazzari-Lerner