Patrick Ryan, a former LIAT executive, is circumspect that recommendations from an external aviation consultant can turn around the fortunes of the plagued carrier, calling them “pie in the sky”

Liat 1974 Ltd is assuring the travelling public that despite its loss in the recent fire, the safety of passengers is not being compromised.

Regional carrier LIAT said “based on current available information,” it estimates EC $35 million in insured losses from the recent fire at its hangar at VC Bird International Airport.

The future of LIAT’s headquarters is yet to be determined after Sunday’s fire that destroyed the airline’s main hangar containing a Dash 8 passenger aircraft, buildings, copies of records, tools and equipment.