The Chief Executive Officer of low-cost carrier REDjet is optimistic that the airline will return to the skies.

REDjet boss Ian Burns is expecting the low-cost carrier to be flying again soon.

While the Antigua-based regional carrier LIAT may be positioning itself to benefit from the recent misfortunes of low-cost carrier REDjet, an aviation consultant strongly believes that a turn-around strategy is needed to prevent any further turbulence in the aviation industry.

LIAT has offered passengers affected by the shutdown of REDjet the chance to fly at discounted rates.

Travellers from Antigua to Barbados will have another alternative starting this summer when REDjet begins flying between those two countries.

Shareholder governments of the regional airline, LIAT, Monday said they had taken a number of “tough decisions” including cutting back on routes as they seek to make the Antigua-based airline financially viable.

Low cost carrier REDjet is exploring options for a new base as it put the Barbados government on notice that it would pull its headquarters from that country if the foot-dragging in approving more routes continues.

Apathy and relief were expressed in the streets yesterday after news came that REDjet has set a date for its first flight into VC Bird International Airport.

Residents in Antigua & Barbuda may soon benefit from a more direct route into South America’s largest nation, Brazil, if REDjet gets its way.

Low cost carrier, REDjet has been granted permission to begin commercial service to Antigua and is hoping to commence flights in the next two months.