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August Flights: JetBlue, Air Canada, Delta, BA
[Updated] Skyport released the flight schedule for August, with JetBlue, Air Canada, Delta Airlines, and British Airways all scheduled to serve Bermuda. As compared to this month, August will see the addition of JetBlue from Boston and JFK, and an increased flight schedule from Canada and England. According to the graphic from Skyport, the schedule... Read more of this article
Coral Beach Offers Private Air Charter Services
[Updated] Coral Beach & Tennis Club is offering weekly private air charters between Bermuda and Westchester Airport in White Plains, New York beginning on Saturday [July 18]. This is according to a flyer the facility posted on social media, which noted that while priority is being given to club members, excess capacity is being offered and the costs... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Taking Off’ Highlights Airport’s Pond
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 airport’s pond. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “Work resumed on the construction site the first week of May once shelter in place was lifted.... Read more of this article
Video: Delta Airlines Flight Lands In Bermuda
A Delta airlines flight — the first commercial flight from the United States since March – landed at the LF Wade International Airport this afternoon [July 6], marking the second commercial flight to land in Bermuda since the airport fully re-opened earlier this month. The first commercial flight this month, an Air Canada, landed on July... Read more of this article
Video: First Commercial Airline Flight Arrives
[Updated with video] After a suspension of commercial flights for more than three months due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the island is set to welcome an Air Canada flight today [July 2], with a number of safety protocols in place, including testing passengers for Covid-19. While cargo, charter and private planes have been arriving, the airport has been... Read more of this article
Premier Responds To Petition About U.S Flights
Following the launch of a petition calling for the Government to not allow flights from the USA due to their high rates of Covid-19, Premier David Burt has responded saying that “our testing requirements for visitors are the most stringent in the world and are designed to keep our residents and visitors safe” and “it is vital that... Read more of this article
Minister: 61.7% Reduction In Air Capacity In 2020
“On average, as a result of the pandemic, Bermuda will experience a 61.7% reduction in air capacity in 2020, when compared with 2019,” Minister Zane DeSilva said. Speaking at last night’s [June 25] press briefing, Minister of Tourism and Transport Zane DeSilva said, “When regularly scheduled commercial flights resume in July,... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Taking Off’ Highlights Airport Reopening
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 LF Wade International Airport re-opening July 1st. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “With the airport re-opening July 1st, Covid-19 prevention measures... Read more of this article
Covid-19 Prevention Measures At Airport
As the L.F. Wade International Airport prepares to reopen for commercial flights in July, Skyport provided information on the Covid-19 prevention measures that will be in place for all arriving and departing passengers. While cargo, charter and private planes have been arriving, the airport has been closed to regularly scheduled commercial airlines... Read more of this article
Flight Schedule For July: Delta, Air Canada & BA
With commercial flights in and out of Bermuda set to resume next month, the island can expect daily Delta flights effective July 6, once a week Air Canada flights from July 2, and twice a week flights from British Airways effective July 17. This is according to a flight schedule on the Skyport website, which notes that the schedule is subject to change. The... Read more of this article
Work Progressing On New Airport Building
The new airport passenger terminal building is more than 95% complete, and is due to be completed this year. A Skyport spokesperson said, “Work is progressing on the new passenger terminal building. It is more than 95% complete as work has been steady since shelter in place was lifted. The new building is due to be completed this year.” The... Read more of this article
“Resume Commercial Flights On 1 July 2020″
“The decision has been made to resume commercial flights on 1 July 2020,” Minister Zane DeSilva said, adding that there will be a number of ”protocols and requirements that will be put in place to secure Bermuda and her people from the spread of Covid-19.” Minister Zane DeSilva’s Statement: Speaking at last night’s... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Taking Off’ Highlights New Airport Logo
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 logo for the LF Wade International Airport. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “As we get closer to entering phase four and reopening the existing... Read more of this article
Airport Roundabout Temporary Lane Closures
The Ministry of Public Works is informing the public that work by Aecon to install the new airport sign at the roundabout on Kindley Field Road will require temporary one-lane traffic closures within the roundabout for the internal westbound lane near Cahow Way side. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Taking Off’ On Covid-19 Precautions
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 safety precautions being undertaken by different airports as well as airline companies against Covid-19. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “If you’ve... Read more of this article
Possible Charter Flight From Toronto In June
Minister Wayne Caines confirmed that Travel Edge is “prepared to offer another charter flight from Toronto for repatriating residents in early June.” Speaking at last night’s [May 25] press briefing, Minister Caines said, “Pending approval from the Bermuda Government, Travel Edge is prepared offer another charter flight from... Read more of this article
