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Video: ‘Taking Off’ Walk Through The New Airport
Skyport has released the latest episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport, with this episode walking you through what to expect at the new airport terminal. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “If you’re anything like me, getting on a plane and traveling off the island has been... Read more of this article
Skyport Release Flight Schedule For June
Skyport released the flight schedule for June 2021, noting the following changes: AA – Miami starts 5th June [Saturdays only] AA – Philadelphia starts 5th June [Saturdays only] AA – LaGuardia starts 26th June [Saturdays only] AA – Charlotte daily from 3rd June JetBlue – New York daily from 1st June JetBlue – Boston daily 9th June The... Read more of this article
Photos: US Air Force Visits Bermuda’s Airport
An American military aircraft recently visited the island, with the United States Air Force [USAF] C-130 Hercules touching down in Bermuda on Thursday and departing on Friday. The aircraft had the words ‘St Joseph’ and ‘Missouri Air Guard’ on it, so it appears to be connected with the 139th Airlift Wing located at Rosecrans Air... Read more of this article
Minister: No Overpayments By Airport Authority
“There have been no overpayments by the Bermuda Airport Authority because the Airport Authority’s officers undertake extensive due diligence prior to advising me when an Minimum Revenue Guarantee payment is due,” Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 7], Minister Scott said, “Much... Read more of this article
Flight Diverts Due To Medical Emergency
On April 23, a Jet Blue airlines flight diverted to Bermuda due to a medical emergency onboard. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Friday 23rd April, 12:34 am – A Jet Blue airlines flight diverted to Bermuda due to a medical emergency onboard. “As the airport was closed RCC Bermuda contacted essential personnel and... Read more of this article
“We’ve Had To Pay A Total Of Over $20M”
[Updated] “Thanks to the OBA passing the bad airport deal, they forced the government into a contractual obligation,” PLP MP Neville Tyrrell said, adding that ”we’ve had to pay a total of over $20m into a bank account of a wealthy international company since the onset of the pandemic.” PLP MP Neville Tyrrell Mr Tyrrell... Read more of this article
Skyport Release Flight Schedule For May
Skyport released the airline flight schedule for May 2021, with American Airlines, United Airlines, British Airways, JetBlue, and Delta all scheduled to serve Bermuda. The schedule is below [PDF here] Related Stories Multiple Flight Suspensions For Bermuda BTA: “New, Extended, And Returning Airlift” Skyport Releases Flight Schedule For... Read more of this article
Skyport & Somers Isle Trading Win DFNI Award
Skyport and Somers Isle Trading Company won the 2021 DFNI Award for “Airport in the Americas with the Most Supportive Approach to Retail.” A spokesperson said, “An elevated retail experience in the new passenger terminal building of the LF Wade International Airport has won a coveted award. Skyport and Somers Isle Trading Company have won the... Read more of this article
Video: Jet Departs Bermuda For Fort Myers
A video posted on YouTube by user Brandon Parks Flying documents a Legacy 500 flight from Bermuda to Fort Myers, Florida, with the video showing an aerial view of the island as the jet takes flight toward the U.S. The video has garnered nearly 1000 views since being shared with the YouTube channel’s 860+ subscribers on Wednesday [March 31]. Related... Read more of this article
Plans: Quarantine For Non-Vaccinated Travelers
There are no plans to shut down the airport, Premier David Burt said, however there are plans to introduce “mandatory quarantine requirements for non-vaccinated travelers in the near future.” During a Q&A session held along with Dr. Carika Weldon, the Premier was asked if there are plans to shut down the airport, and he replied “no”... Read more of this article
BA “Delighted” To Launch Flights From Heathrow
British Airways will be flying direct from Heathrow to Bermuda starting on March 30, with flights departing London Heathrow at 14:40 and arriving 18:10 same day in Bermuda. A Bermuda Tourism Authority spokesperson said, “Planning your trip to Bermuda is now even more convenient, with non-stop flights [7 hours and 20 minutes] from London Heathrow... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: US Coast Guard Visits Island
A United States Coast Guard aircraft visited Bermuda this weekend, touching down at the L.F. Wade International airport. Signage on the aircraft indicated it came from the Elizabeth City station, which is located in North Carolina, and coordinates and provides regional mission support activities within the Fifth Coast Guard District. Related... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Taking Off’ On Covid Vaccine Passports
Skyport has released the latest episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport, with this episode discussing the topic of Covid vaccine passports, noting that “in the US and Canada, there is presently no finalized policy on whether Covid passports would be required for entry.” Speaking... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Taking Off’ Highlights Gin Company
Skyport has released the latest episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this episode highlighting Bermuda Gin Company, one of the Bermudian businesses whose products are being sold at the airport. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “Over the next few... Read more of this article
Photos: US Military Aircraft Visits Island
A United States Air Force [USAF] C-130 was recently spotted at the LF Wade International Airport, with the American military aircraft making a quick visit to the Island.To view our past coverage of military aircraft, click here. Related Stories Photos & Video: Military Aircraft In Bermuda Photos: Military Plane Tire Ruptures On Landing Photos/Video:... Read more of this article
Skyport Release Flight Schedule For March
Skyport released the flight schedule for March 2021, noting that “Delta will now operate 3x weekly flights to JFK; up from 2x weekly, JetBlue restarts BOS from 28th March and British Airways switches to London Heathrow flights from 30th March.” “Please visit Skyport’s website over the course of the month to check for changes... Read more of this article
