AIA suddenly fires several employees as Delta Airlines Exits 

By Admin. Updated 7:51 p.m., Monday, September 7, 2026, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4). 

Several employees of Argyle International Airport (AIA) are questioning the reasons behind their sudden dismissal after being made redundant on Monday, with many arguing that Delta Air Lines’ withdrawal from St. Vincent and the Grenadines does not fully explain the job cuts.

One News understands that a number of workers received redundancy letters on Monday (September 7), informing them that their employment had been terminated with immediate effect. 

According to the letters, their final working day was the same day they were notified.

The letters state that the redundancies followed the cessation of Delta Air Lines’ operations at Argyle International Airport on September 6, 2026, and the resulting reduction in AIA Inc.’s operational requirements. The dismissals are said to have been made under Section 12(2)(f) of the Protection of Employment Act, 2003.

While acknowledging Delta’s departure, several affected employees told One News they do not believe it is the sole reason for the redundancies.

They explained that airport personnel are not assigned exclusively to one airline. Instead, staff members routinely work across the operations of multiple carriers, with employees being redeployed as operational needs change. As a result, they contend that the loss of a single airline should not automatically have led to the elimination of their positions.

Some employees have therefore questioned whether Delta’s withdrawal is being used to justify a broader reduction in staff.

Workers also expressed anger over what they described as the short notice they received.

“We were fired today for today,” one affected employee told One News, reflecting a sentiment echoed by several others who said they had no meaningful opportunity to prepare themselves or their families for the sudden loss of income.

According to the redundancy letters seen by One News, affected employees will receive one month’s salary, together with payment for any overtime owed in lieu thereof.

The letters state that the decision “was not made lightly in the circumstances” and thank employees for their service before requesting the return of any company property.

The total number of employees affected has not been officially confirmed, and AIA Inc. has not publicly commented on the redundancies.

However, One News SVG understands that at least six employees have been sacked.

Delta Air Lines launched its non-stop service between Atlanta and St. Vincent and the Grenadines on December 20, 2025.

The route was regarded as an important air link between the United States and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, supporting tourism and business travel.

Argyle International Airport AIA Inc. has not publicly commented on the move, including for comment on the redundancies, including the concerns raised by employees regarding the short notice and the reasons given for the dismissals. 

The publication will update this story if a response is received.

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