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Whistling Rum Bar & Grill Opens At The Airport
The Whistling Rum Bar and Grill is now open at the new airport terminal, and according to Skyport, “you can dine there even if you aren’t travelling.” Skyport posted the images below, and said, “The Whistling Rum Bar and Grill is now open and available for passengers and members of the public. “Delicious menu items include... Read more of this article
Video: Air Canada Welcomed With Water Salute
The Air Canada flight from Toronto was welcomed with a water cannon salute as it landed in Bermuda on Friday. A spokesperson said, “On Friday, we welcomed Air Canada from Toronto with a water cannon salute for the first time it taxied up to Bermuda’s new passenger terminal building.” Related Stories Photos: Trial With BA Plane At New... Read more of this article
Lights Issue, Flight Arrival Temporarily Delayed
Due to an issue with the airfield lights — the panel in the Air Traffic Control Tower was “initially unresponsive” — the arrival of the British Airways flight was temporarily delayed last night, however officials confirmed that “the aircraft, originally expected to arrive in Bermuda at 5:50pm, landed safely at 6:13pm.” In... Read more of this article
Simmons-Wade: ‘Airport Contract Is A Bad Deal’
“Notwithstanding my personal connection to the airport terminal, the reality is that this new airport contract is a bad deal for Bermudians,” Ianthia Simmons-Wade said. Ms Simmons-Wade — the widow of the late L. Frederick Wade and the PLP MP Constituency 25 — said, “Yesterday I attended the opening of the new LF Wade airport... Read more of this article
Photos: Ribbon Cutting For New Airport Building
[Updated with photos] A ribbon cutting ceremony was held today [Dec 9] to mark the official opening of Bermuda’s new passenger terminal building at the LF Wade International Airport. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s new, state-of-the-art passenger terminal building at the LF Wade International Airport is officially open. “A press conference... Read more of this article
Boulevard Café Closes After 20 Years Of Service
Boulevard Café served up its last meals yesterday [Dec 8] as the restaurant, which was previously located at the airport, closed after almost 20 years of service. A spokesperson said, “Boulevard Café at the ‘old’ LF Wade airport served up its last meals yesterday, December 8th, after almost 20 years of service faithfully taking care... Read more of this article
Videos: New Airport Opens, First Flight Arrives
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held this morning [Dec 9] as the new airport terminal officially opened for operations, with the first flight being greeted by a water cannon salute as it touched down. A spokesperson previously said, “”The 288,000 square foot facility will provide for improved passenger processing; increased passenger capacity;... Read more of this article
CBP Announce New Airport Preclearance Facility
[Updated] U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP] announced a new Preclearance Terminal will open at Bermuda’s airport, saying “this new state of the art facility truly reflects the best Bermuda has to offer, and it exemplifies the strength of the partnership between CBP Preclearance and the people of the island.” The new airport terminal... Read more of this article
Photos: New Airport Terminal To Open Tomorrow
[Updated with more photos] The new airport terminal is scheduled to officially open for operations tomorrow [Dec 9] and the photos below show a small advance look at the new facility. A spokesperson previously said, “The new, purpose-built Airport Terminal will officially open for operations on December 9, 2020. The 288,000 square foot facility will... Read more of this article
PwC Brand Featured At New Airport Terminal
As part of a five-year agreement, the PwC brand will “feature prominently across the interior and exterior of the six new covered passenger boarding bridges” at the new terminal at Bermuda’s LF Wade International Airport. “The outside of the jet bridges features PwC’s logo. The inside of the six jet bridges displays PwC’s... Read more of this article
Bermuda Airport Authority 2019/20 Annual Report
Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott provided the the Bermuda Airport Authority’s Annual Report 2019/20, ‘Navigating Challenges, Focused on the Future’ and audited accounts in the House of Assembly today [Nov 27]. The Minister explained that “the Airport Authority is the owner of the L.F. Wade International Airport and in addition to overseeing... Read more of this article
Video: Airplane Docking Trial At New Terminal
Bermuda Skyport in collaboration with British Airways and partners recently completed a ‘test run’ at Bermuda’s new airport passenger terminal building, with the trial serving to train staff on aircraft docking protocols, positioning ground vehicles and more in advance of the scheduled opening on December 9th, 2020. Bermuda Skyport... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Taking Off’ Highlights Retail Offerings
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 new retail offerings. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “As we get closer to the opening of the new passenger terminal building, I’ll be sharing what... Read more of this article
’0.27% Of Arriving Passengers Tested Positive’
“Since July, 24,000 passengers have arrived at the airport and only 66 of those 24,000 passengers tested positive for the coronavirus on or after arrival,” Premier David Burt said, adding that “that means just over one quarter of one percent [0.27%] of arriving passengers were infected or became infected with the coronavirus.” Speaking... Read more of this article
Airline Alliances Encourage Testing Protocols
Three global airline alliances – oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance — have urged governments worldwide to implement “guidelines for passenger testing protocols, as well as the adoption of digital health pass technology, so air travel may safely resume.” The alliances, which include 58 member airlines — including most... Read more of this article
Photos: Trial With BA Plane At New Terminal
Skyport, British Airways and other airport stakeholders “successfully executed a trial at the new passenger terminal building.” A spokesperson said, “Skyport, in collaboration with British Airways, and many other airport stakeholders successfully executed a trial at the new passenger terminal building using a Boeing 777, the largest commercial... Read more of this article
