Barbados: Authorities extend closure of Grantley Adams International Airport through 12:00 April 12 /update 1

Event

Officials in Barbados have extended the closure of Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) through at least 12:00 April 12 due to ashfall from La Soufriere volcano on Saint Vincent Island; the airport was due to re-open 06:00 April 11. BGI is the only international airport serving Barbados.

Once flights resume, disruptions are likely to persist at BGI, though flights remain limited due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Advice

Confirm the status of operations at BGI through at least April 12.