USG Investments, Inc. yesterday disclosed it has begun ground-handling services for Cape Air, a separate but partner company of Continental Micronesia in providing flight services on Saipan, Rota and Guam.<\/p>\n
\u201cAll the paper works are done,\u201d said USG president Herman Lieto in a telephone interview in late afternoon yesterday.<\/p>\n
Lieto said his company provides Cape Air exclusive ground handling services in the CNMI, particularly those pertaining to passengers and baggage, as well as ramp services. The company\u2019s contract does not include aircraft maintenance and fueling, he said.<\/p>\n
Continental Micronesia could not be reached at press time as to whether USG\u2019s takeover of Cape Air\u2019s ground handling would result in possible layoff of more employees. The furlough process began last October following the pullout of Saipan services by Japan Airlines, for which Continental used to provide ground-handling services.<\/p>\n
Lieto said eight of USG\u2019s 25 staff involved in Cape Air\u2019s ground handling services were among those furloughed by Continental Micronesia. Servicing six flights daily to Rota and Guam, Cape Air requires USG to provide ground-handling services from day to night.<\/p>\n
USG\u2019s contract with Cape Air would be effective for one year, renewable up to three years, according to Lieto.<\/p>\n
Last Friday, Commonwealth Ports Authority executive director Carlos Salas disclosed that USG has filed with his office an application for ground-handling permit. At that time, though, Salas said the application had yet to be approved.<\/p>\n
The Saipan Tribune yesterday contacted CPA\u2019s administrative offices to find out the status of the application, but a staff said that Salas and deputy director Regino Celis were not available for interview.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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