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Photos & Video: Royal Air Force Plane At Airport
A Royal Air Force Airbus recently stopped by the LF Wade Airport. To view all other coverage related to military aircraft, click here. Related Stories Photos & Video: Military Aircraft Visit Bermuda Photos & Video: Various Aircraft Visit Bermuda Photos & Video: Military Aircraft Visit Bermuda Photos &... Read more of this article
BTA: “New, Extended, And Returning Airlift”
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] provided an overview of the “2024 plans for nonstop flight service to Bermuda with new, extended, and returning airlift across the Eastern U.S.” A spokesperson said, “This year, travellers can access additional direct flights to L.F. Wade International Airport [BDA] that are under three hours from... Read more of this article
Flight Diverted After Woman Gives Birth
An Air Canada flight en route to Toronto from St. Lucia diverted to Bermuda after a passenger went into premature labour, with the woman giving birth to her baby before the flight could land on the island. An MSN story said, “Air Canada says a mother and her newborn child are believed to be in good health after the woman went into premature labour... Read more of this article
Bermuda Airport Earns Service Quality Award
L.F. Wade International Airport has been awarded the 2023 Airport Service Quality Award for ‘Most Enjoyable Airport in Latin America and the Caribbean’ by Airports Council International. A spokesperson said, “L.F. Wade International Airport, the primary gateway that offers both the first hello and the last goodbye to Bermuda’s air... Read more of this article
Photos: US Coast Guard Aircraft Visits Bermuda
An aircraft from the United States Coast Guard made a brief stopover in Bermuda earlier this week. To view all our coverage of the United States Coast Guard, click here. Related Stories Photos & Video: US Coast Guard Visits Island Video: Coast Guard Lands With Injured Patient Videos: Coast Guard Evacuates Sick Passenger Photos & Video:... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: US & UK Military Aircraft Visit
Several military aircraft — from both the United States Navy and the Royal Air Force – recently visited the island, touching down at LF Wade International Airport. For our past coverage of military aircraft on the island, click here. Related Stories Photos/Video: Royal Air Force Land In Bermuda Photos... Read more of this article
Skyport Temporarily Closes Air Cargo Terminal
Skyport announced that the “Air Cargo Terminal at the L.F. Wade International Airport will be closed for operations on Saturday, February 24, 2024 to allow for a planned utility shutdown at the facility between 5:00 AM and 7:00 PM.” A spokesperson said, “The temporary shutdown is necessary to facilitate ongoing construction works at... Read more of this article
Airport Earns Level 1 Carbon Accreditation
The airport earned a ‘Level 1 Mapping achievement under the Airport Carbon Accreditation [ACA] program,’ with Skyport saying this “signifies a crucial milestone in Skyport’s ongoing sustainability journey.” A spokesperson said, “L.F. Wade International Airport, managed by Skyport, is proud to announce its Level 1... Read more of this article
United Extends Newark To Bermuda Service
“United Airlines will extend their Newark Liberty International Airport [EWR] to Bermuda seasonal service to 26 October 2024 with the larger and newer 166-seat 737 Max 8,” Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert announced A Government spokesperson said, “This represents a 71% increase in the total days of scheduled flights from 123... Read more of this article
Skyport To Host Town Hall On Lighting Upgrade
Skyport will be hosting a Town Hall meeting on Thursday [Feb 8] to discuss the planned upgrade to the Runway 30 approach lighting system at LF Wade International Airport. A spokesperson said “Skyport is hosting a Town Hall meeting to engage with the community regarding the upcoming upgrade to the Runway 30 approach lighting system at the LF Wade... Read more of this article
Skyport Launch $4.9M Runway Lighting Upgrade
Skyport is starting a project to “upgrade the Runway 30 approach lighting system,” and said the “$4.9 million runway approach lighting project is part of Skyport’s ongoing multi-million-dollar capital investment in Bermuda’s airport.” A spokesperson said, “Skyport, operator of the LF Wade International Airport, is embarking... Read more of this article
Airport Long-Term Parking Fee Of $6 A Day
The long-term parking fees at the airport will be $6.00 per day, Skyport announced. A spokesperson said, “Effective Thursday, February 1, 2024, Skyport, the operator of LF Wade International Airport, will update its long-term parking fees to $6.00 per day. “This necessary adjustment is in response to increasing operational costs and our... Read more of this article
BermudAir Offering Airline Seat Sale
BermudAir – which recently announced they will be expanding their routes to include Orlando and Baltimore – is offering a seat sale, with the company stating that “one-way fares starting as low as $99 from any of our five U.S. locations” and “one-way fares starting as low as $199 from Bermuda”. The airline said the “promotion... Read more of this article
BermudAir Expands To Baltimore & Orlando
BermudAir will be expanding their destinations to include Baltimore and Orlando, with service set to start in March 2024. A spokesperson said, “BermudAir, Bermuda’s premier boutique airline, today announced the addition of Baltimore and Orlando to its growing route network, now serving five key U.S. East Coast cities, and offering greater connectivity... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Military Aircraft Visit Bermuda
Several military aircraft — from both the United States Air Force and the Royal Air Force – recently visited the island touching down at LF Wade International Airport. For our past coverage of military aircraft on the island, click here. Related Stories Photos & Video: Various Aircraft Visit Bermuda Photos... Read more of this article
KLM Flight Diverts Due To Medical Emergency
KLM flight 767 — a flight enroute from Bonaire to Amsterdam — diverted to Bermuda on Sunday [Dec 31] due to a 77-year-old male passenger experiencing breathing difficulties. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] receives a call from New York Air Route Traffic Control Centre [NYARTCC]... Read more of this article