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Volunteers Wanted To Test New Terminal
Skyport is seeking volunteers interested to serve as “mock passengers in trials” designed to test the new passenger terminal building. A spokesperson said, “Skyport is opening the doors at the new passenger terminal building to members of the public interested in serving as mock passengers in trials designed to test out of the new... Read more of this article
New Signage At LF Wade International Airport
The LF Wade International Airport now has new signage, with Skyport providing images of the signs at the entrance. The Bermuda Skyport Corporation Limited posted the photos online below, saying, “The new signage at the new entrance to the LF Wade International Airport is up! We are so excited to see everything coming together after 3.5 years of work.” Related... Read more of this article
BFRS Respond To Report Of Smoke On Aircraft
The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service responded to a report of aircraft indicating smoke in the cabin, however after “investigation it was determined that the smoke indicator in the cockpit was faulty.” A spokesperson said, “At 1:34pm today the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service Dispatch received a report of aircraft indicating smoke... Read more of this article
Airport To Close At 6pm On Sunday Due To Storm
Skyport announced that the LF Wade International Airport will close on Sunday, September 13th due to Tropical Storm Paulette. “In light of Tropical Storm Paulette, the airport will close tomorrow [Sunday] evening and reopen when safe to do so,” Skyport said via social media. You can view our live updates on Paulette here, and all our coverage... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Taking Off’ Highlights Airport Website
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 their website. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “As the Airport Redevelopment project gets nearer to completion, we’ve made our website the go to place... Read more of this article
Bermuda Airport Earns Top Health Accreditation
The LF Wade International Airport has “earned a top health certification for its Covid-19 passenger prevention measures,” Skyport announced today. A spokesperson said, “Strict protocols including disinfecting bags, installation of plexiglass barriers, limiting access to the existing terminal face masks, expanded cleaning regimes and more... Read more of this article
‘Sneak Peek’ Of Kites Installed At New Airport
Following their design contest last year, Skyport provided a look at what the kites look like installed in the ceiling of the airport building. In an online post, Skyport said, “Remember the kite design contest we had last year? Well, here’s a sneak peek at what the kites look like installed in the ceiling of the new passenger terminal building.” Skyport... Read more of this article
Sept Flights: JetBlue, Air Canada, Delta, BA
Skyport released the flight schedule for September, with JetBlue, Air Canada, Delta Airlines, and British Airways all scheduled to serve Bermuda. Bermuda Skyport Corporation posted the graphic below, saying, “Here is the flight schedule for September. As always, please direct airline-related questions to your airline.” Related Stories Multiple... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Taking Off’ Highlights Near Completion
Skyport has released the latest episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this episode highlighting the expected completion, with Skyport saying they “expect construction to be completed by the end of September and then the testing and commissioning will commence for a few months thereafter.” Speaking... Read more of this article
Coral Beach Offer Charters From 2nd Location
Coral Beach & Tennis Club is now offering weekly private air charters between Bermuda and Bedford, Massachusetts beginning on Friday, August 14, with this new location adding to the charters they already offer from New York which started last month. This is according to a flyer the resort posted on social media, which noted that individual seats... Read more of this article
Skyport: “$370 Million In Capital Investments”
“To date we have made approximately $370 million in capital investments in Bermuda, and these investments – together with 100% staff retention – have continued undiminished throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and airport shutdown,” Skyport said. A spokesperson said, “As recently announced by the Minister for Transport, the Government... Read more of this article
Minister: $5.7 Million Transferred To Skyport
[Updated] The Government has paid $5.7 million as the revenue received by Skyport “fell short of the Guaranteed Minimum Regulated Revenue for the quarter as set out in the Project Agreement,” Minister of Transport Neville Tyrrell said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [July 24], the Minister said, “The Project Agreement provides... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Taking Off’ Highlights Flight Schedule
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 flight schedule for August. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “With the LF Wade International Airport having reopened earlier this month, things are... Read more of this article
Azores Flight Charter: “A Day Of Many Emotions”
It was a “day of many emotions,” the Honorary Consul of Portugal said after the charter flight to the Azores departed, saying that they were able to help bring home Bermuda residents, but it was also a difficult day for many people who concluded their experience in Bermuda. Yesterday the Honorary Consul of Portugal Andrea Moniz-DeSouza posted... Read more of this article
Round Trip Charter Flight To/From Azores Today
[Updated] There will be a round-trip charter flight between the Azores to Bermuda today [July 21], with the flight set to depart Bermuda this afternoon. The Azores Airlines/SATA flight is scheduled to arrive in Bermuda at around noon, and then be boarded for the return trip, leaving Bermuda at 1.40pm. While exact numbers are not available, it is suggested... Read more of this article
Video: British Airways Flight Lands In Bermuda
A British Airways flight — the first commercial passenger flight from the United Kingdom since March – landed at the LF Wade International Airport this evening [July 17] with British Airways is scheduled to serve the island twice a week for the remainder of this month and then increase to three times a week in August. From late March to July, there... Read more of this article
