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BTA Unveil ‘Find The Time You Lost’ Resources
Today, Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] officially unveiled new group travel resources as a feature of its “Find the Time You Lost” campaign. A spokesperson said, “Today, Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] officially unveiled new group travel resources as a feature of its “Find the Time You Lost” campaign. Believing there is no better place... Read more of this article
Career Change From Flying To Teaching
[Written by Stephen Wright] After 16 years working as cabin crew for British Airways, Keivin Richardson-Crane Pimentel has “clipped his wings” and moved into teaching, sharing his knowledge and experiences as a lecturer at Richmond upon Thames College in London. The Bermudian is not stepping entirely into the unknown. He will still work in aviation... Read more of this article
BermudAir Named 2023 Official Airline Partner
The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] announced that BermudAir is the official airline partner of the Bermuda Tech Summit 2023. As a result, BermudAir will provide special delegate pricing for those who book with them to attend the conference. Adam Scott, BermudAir Founder and CEO said, “BermudAir is delighted to support the Bermuda Tech... Read more of this article
Ministers & Air Service Development Team Meet
Last week, Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert and Minister of Tourism Vance Campbell hosted a meeting with the Air Service Development Team. A Government spokesperson said, “The discussions centred around key topics such as enhancing air service operations during the shoulder months of November to March, marketing plans, capacity projections,... Read more of this article
Flights Cancelled/Delayed Due To Idalia
“All inbound and outbound flights between Bermuda and North America [Canada/US] have been cancelled/delayed for today,’ due to Post Tropical Cyclone Idalia, Skyport has confirmed. A spokesperson said, “Skyport wishes to inform the public about travel disruptions at LF Wade International Airport [LFWIA] due to adverse weather conditions... Read more of this article
Video: BermudAir Leaves For First Flight
BermudAir has officially launched, with their inaugural flight taking off today [Sept 1] heading to Boston. The cabin crew for the flight included Isra Furbert, one of six Bermudians who have been hired as BermudAir flight attendants. In addition to the Boston flights, the airline offers flights to the Westchester County Airport which located near... Read more of this article
Skyport: Latest Update On Airline Services
United, American, Jet Blue, Air Canada, and Delta all cancelled their flights scheduled for today [Aug 30], British Airways is expected to land tonight, and BermudAir will delay their inaugural flight until September 1st. A spokesperson said, “Skyport wishes to update the public about the status of scheduled inbound and outbound flights at LF Wade... Read more of this article
American, Air Canada & United Cancel Flights
[Updated] “In light of the potential impact of the hurricane, United Airlines and American Airlines have cancelled all flights scheduled for this Wednesday,” Skyport has confirmed. A spokesperson said, “Skyport wishes to inform the public about travel disruptions at LF Wade International Airport [LFWIA] due to anticipated adverse weather... Read more of this article
BermudAir Airline Tickets Now For Sale
BermudAir has officially launched, with tickets on sale now for flights to Boston, Fort Lauderdale and New York, with service to two destinations set to start on August 31st, while service to Florida will start on September 22nd. A spokesperson said, “BermudAir makes history today, launching as Bermuda’s first flagship carrier to service... Read more of this article
BermudAir Aircraft Arrives In Bermuda
A BermudAir aircraft arrived on the island last night [Aug 19] for “preparatory flights that Bermuda authorities will review as part of the ongoing local regulatory process,” which the company called “another key milestone towards BermudAir’s launch.” A spokesperson said, “BermudAir’s first aircraft arrived... Read more of this article
Skyport Introduces Wildlife Control Measure
Skyport has introduced an “advanced wildlife control measure” at the airport which “aims to mitigate bird-related safety hazards during critical flight operations such as landing and take-off.” A spokesperson said, “Skyport Facilities and Asset Management is delighted to announce the introduction of an advanced wildlife control... Read more of this article
British Pilot Chooses Bermuda As His Final Flight
A British pilot has chosen Bermuda as his final flight as the captain of a commercial airliner because of his love for the island. Paul Griffin, who is retiring after 41 years, boarded the British Airways flight to London from Bermuda earlier this week. He spent ten years flying 747 Jumbo jets, six years flying Concorde and was among the last to fly... Read more of this article
‘BermudAir’ Airline Receives Approval
BermudAir — which plans to operate “short, convenient all-business class flights between Bermuda and the US East Coast” — has received approval from the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority [BCAA] and has been granted its Air Operating Certificate [AOC] and “service is planned to begin later this summer, subject to the pending... Read more of this article
Minister Furbert Holds Meeting With Air Canada
Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert recently held a meeting with representatives of Air Canada at their Headquarters in Montreal. A Government spokesperson said, “The meeting provided an opportunity to engage with Air Canada representatives and discuss matters regarding the airline’s Bermuda operations.” Minister Furbert stated, “The primary... Read more of this article
Minister Furbert’s Trip To Atlanta Cost $3,558.51
A trip in June 2023 by Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert to Atlanta cost $3,558.51, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from June 27, 2023 – June 29, 2023, and the web page listing said, “The Hon Wayne Furbert, JP MP, Minister of Transport visited Delta Air Lines’ Headquarters... Read more of this article
Minister & Delta Discuss ‘Potential Expansion’
Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert recently visited Delta Air Lines’ Headquarters in Atlanta to “discuss potential expansion of service to Bermuda and attracting more visitors from Atlanta and other onward destinations.” A Government spokesperson said, “Delta Air Lines has been the longest continually running US air carrier in Bermuda... Read more of this article
