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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
AA Flight Returns Due To “Odor In The Cabin”
An American Airlines flight returned to Charlotte due to an “issue with odor in the cabin,” according to a report from Queen City News. The story said, “An American Airlines flight reported mechanical issues on Sunday, returning to Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. “In a statement, AA said Flight 2044 from Charlotte to Bermuda... Read more of this article
Minister Meets With Breeze Airways Founder
Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert recently had a meeting with David Neeleman, founder and CEO of Breeze Airways, in New York City. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Transport, the Honorable Wayne L. Furbert recently had a productive meeting with David Neeleman, the renowned founder and CEO of Breeze Airways, in New York City. The... Read more of this article
Flights Cancelled/Delayed Due To ‘Poor Visibility’
Multiple flights have been cancelled and several others diverted or delayed today [June 3] as “inclement weather and poor visibility conditions have resulted in visibility levels falling below the minimum requirements for landing.” A Skyport spokesperson told Bernews, “Today’s inclement weather and poor visibility conditions have... Read more of this article
‘Bermudair’ Files For Air Carrier Permit
A new airline called Bermudair aims to launch operations from Bermuda with permission from the United States Department of Transportation. A story on the website One Mile At A Time said, “A company named Bermudair has filed with the United States Department of Transportation, requesting a foreign air carrier permit. The airline startup wants to... Read more of this article
JetBlue’s New Flight From LaGuardia Arrives
Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert greeted the Captain, crew and passengers on JetBlue’s flight from LaGuardia, New York today [May 5], with the flight receiving a water cannon salute. “I am excited to note the additions of two JetBlue flights from Bermuda to New York City this month, with daily service from LF Wade International Airport to... Read more of this article
Minister Welcomes Increased Flights From NY
“I am excited to note the additions of two JetBlue flights from Bermuda to New York City this month, with daily service from LF Wade International Airport to New York’s John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia Airports.” said Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert. “Factoring in this additional airlift, there are now 32 commercial flights per... Read more of this article
Flight Diverts Due To Medical Emergency
On Tuesday [March 21], a British Airways Flight — traveling from Antigua to London — diverted to Bermuda due to a medical emergency with a 50-year-old male passenger onboard, who was suffering from a suspected heart attack. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Tuesday 21st March 1:13am – RCC Bermuda received a call from New... Read more of this article
Bermudian Works On Historic All Black Flight
British Airways recently operated its first-ever flight with an all Black crew, and Bermudian Keivin Richardson-Crane Pimentel was one of the crew working on the historic flight, and he noted that “Bermuda was represented” on the flight. The flight occurred in February on British Airways’ Barbados flight, and according to posts on social... Read more of this article
JetBlue To Provide Winter Service To Boston
“I am pleased to announce that our long-time airline partner JetBlue will provide direct winter service” between Boston and Bermuda, Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Feb 24] the Minister said, “JetBlue’s new winter schedule will include four round-trip flights per week between Boston... Read more of this article
‘Miami Flight Is Yet Another Casualty In Airlift’
“American Airlines’ Miami direct flight is yet another casualty in airlift to and from Bermuda. This is an indicator our Bermuda tourism product is in crisis,” Shadow Transport Minister Susan Jackson said. The OBA MP was speaking after the Government confirmed that American Airlines will suspend the Miami to Bermuda flight this summer. Ms... Read more of this article
AA To Suspend Miami Flight This Summer
American Airlines will suspend the Miami to Bermuda flight this summer, the Government has confirmed. Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert said, “We are disappointed to learn that American Airlines will suspend the service from Bermuda to Miami through this summer. We’ve held meetings with American Airlines to find alternative solutions;... Read more of this article
Meeting Held To Discuss Air Service Development
“I firmly believe we must work collectively to make Bermuda one of the best and most sought-after destinations for airline travellers,” said Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert, following a recent meeting with tourism and transport stakeholders to discuss air service development. A Government spokesperson said, “Invited stakeholders... Read more of this article
System Failure Halts US Flight Departures
The Federal Aviation Administration [FAA] has halted all domestic flight departures across the United States today [Jan 11] “after the system providing pilots with pre-flight safety notices went offline.” A CNN story said, “The Federal Aviation Administration halted all domestic flight departures across the United States Wednesday after... Read more of this article
