First flight from Africa.

Barbados turned over a new chapter in its aviation history following the historic arrival of a Ghanaian International Airlines commercial jet, which touched down at Grantley Adams International Airport, reports Caribbean Net News (Feb. 2, 2008). The charter flight B757-200, carrying 160 passengers,

departed Accra, Ghana, West Africa on Feb. 1, which included a fuel stop in Sierra Leone, and continued en route to Barbados. Minister of Tourism Richard Sealy said "Barbadians share many cultural and historic similarities with many Africans, particularly those in the Western part of the continent. Given these similarities, Barbados as a destination would be able to capitalize on this opportunity and appeal to the heritage and cultural niche market segments in Ghana and Nigeria." Of the 160 passengers on board, 40 were expected to proceed to St Lucia and Trinidad.