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Video: BTA On Miami To Charlotte Flight Change
Following the news that American Airlines will move their direct flight to Bermuda from Miami to Charlotte, the BTA said that this is “good news for leisure travellers” as “it’s all about connectivity,” and “Charlotte offers better US domestic connections.” The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] said, “The AA... Read more of this article
Longtail Aviation ‘Inflight Emergency’ In Europe
An airplane operated by Longtail Aviation, a Bermuda based company, had an “inflight emergency” today [Feb 20] in the Netherlands. A spokesperson said, “An airplane operated by Longtail Aviation underwent an inflight emergency at about 1610 [local time] in The Netherlands. The aircraft, a Boeing 747-400 freighter with Bermuda registration... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Taking Off’ Highlights Lemoncello Design
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 Lemoncello Design by Christina Sgobba, one of the small Bermudian businesses whose products are being sold at the airport. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said,... Read more of this article
“Easier And More Convenient For Travelers”
One of the changes at the new airport terminal is checking bags before going through US Customs and Border Protection which “makes the process much easier and more convenient for travelers,” Skyport said. Skyport posted the image below online and said, “One of the biggest changes from the old terminal to the new is checking bags before... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: US Military Aircraft Visits Island
[Updated with more photos + video] Bermuda was visited over the weekend by an American military aircraft, with a United States Air Force [USAF] C-130 touching down on the island this weekend. To view our past coverage of military aircraft, click here. Related Stories Photos & Video: Military Aircraft In Bermuda Photos/Video:... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Taking Off’ Highlights Loquat Roots Tea
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 Loquat Roots Tea by Reva Minors, one of the small Bermudian businesses whose products are being sold at the airport. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “Over... Read more of this article
E-Gates Helping To Improve Travel Experience
The automated electronic clearing gates at the airport are available for Bermudians, spouses and children of Bermudians and PRC holders “as part of the Department of Immigration’s new border control system” with a “goal of investing in technology to streamline and improve the travel experience in Bermuda.” This is according... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Taking Off’ Highlights UMAMI Spice
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 the UMAMI Spice Bermuda by Rinelle White, one of the Bermudian businesses whose products are being sold at the airport. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said,... Read more of this article
BCAA Will Allow Flights Of Boeing 737 MAX
The Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority [BCAA] announced that it will allow flights of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to Bermuda and also permit the operation of the aircraft type on the Bermuda Aircraft Registry. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority [BCAA] has today announced that it will allow flights of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to... Read more of this article
Video: BA Flight Arrives With More Vaccines
The British Airways flight arrived at around 6.00pm this evening [Jan 29] — after being delayed by 24 hours due to the high winds yesterday — with the flight reportedly carrying 19,500 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine. The first shipment of 9,750 doses arrived on the Island earlier this month, and the first vaccinations took place on January... Read more of this article
Glass Panel At Airport Cracks, Being Replaced
One of the tempered glass panels located on the western front of the LF Wade International Airport passenger terminal cracked earlier this month, and as a further precaution, Skyport and the construction team are “carrying out an assessment of each of the remaining glass panels.” A spokesperson told Bernews, “One of the tempered glass... Read more of this article
2020 Air Passenger Traffic Down Nearly 80%
Total passenger traffic at Bermuda’s airport for 2020 was down nearly 80% versus 2019 and “is not expected to begin showing signs of recovery until the second half of 2021 and into 2022,” Skyport said. Skyport said, “As with recent announcements by Air Canada and British Airways, airlines continue to make difficult decisions... Read more of this article
US To Require Negative Test From Air Passengers
The United States is “expanding the requirement for a negative Covid-19 test to all air passengers entering the United States” effective January 26th. A statement from CDC said, “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expanding the requirement for a negative COVID-19 test to all air passengers entering the United States. “Testing... Read more of this article
London Office Issue Advisory About Covid Tests
The London Office issued an advisory that all international arrivals to England, including those travelling from Bermuda, will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test taken up to 72 hours prior to departure from early next week. A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Government, London Office is issuing the following travel advisory. “Travel... Read more of this article
Government Media To Cover Vaccine Arrival
The British Airways flight scheduled to arrive this evening [Jan 8] is reportedly carrying around 9,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine — enough to vaccinate 4.500 people — and the Ministry previously advised that they plan to begin administering the vaccine on Monday. Bernews is unable to film it [media needs permission to film at airport,... Read more of this article
Charter Flights Between Bermuda And Azores
Skyport said they are “encouraged to see charter flights” between Bermuda and the Azores, and said “the local charter organizers have done a fantastic job in planting the seeds as a successful charter operation” and they will “keep an eye out on the flight’s performance to see whether it is something we can build upon.” A... Read more of this article
