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104 Residents Return Home On Charter Flight
104 Bermuda residents returned home on the charter flight yesterday, including local students, residents as well as individuals who have been abroad for medical treatment. Speaking at last night’s press briefing, Minister of National Security Wayne Caines said, “This afternoon we welcomed home 104 Bermuda residents on the Travel Edge –... Read more of this article
Video: Minister On Public Transportation, Airlines
All of the airlines serving our country before COVID-19 say they are ready to return to Bermuda once the crisis passes however the frequency of flights may not be what we have become used to, Minister of Tourism and Transport Zane Desilva said. Speaking at today’s Government briefing, the Minister said, “I am pleased to today inform the... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Taking Off’ On Impact Of Covid-19
After taking a hiatus due to the pandemic, 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 impact of Covid-19 in the construction of the new passenger terminal building. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman... Read more of this article
BA Charter Flight Brings 97 Residents & Supplies
A British Airways air bridge flight arrived in Bermuda last night [April 24] bringing 97 Bermuda residents back home and also delivering medical supplies, including thousands of Covid-19 test kits and N95 masks. “The plane brought 97 Bermudians back to the island together with further medical supplies, including COVID-19 testing kits and other... Read more of this article
Seats Available On BA Charter Flight To UK
There are still some seats left on the British Airways charter flight to London departing Bermuda on Saturday 25th April, Government House announced. A spokesperson said, “Government House has today announced that there are still some seats left on the British Airways charter flight to London departing Bermuda on Saturday 25th April. “If anyone... Read more of this article
US Consul Urge People To Book Flight Today
The U.S. Consulate is urging U.S. citizens and all others who may need to travel to the United States to purchase tickets today for the flight on Tuesday, April 7, saying that there “are no other outbound flights planned.” A spokesperson said, “The U.S. Consulate General urges U.S. citizens, and all others who may need to travel to... Read more of this article
Govt: Delta Charter Flight On Tuesday, April 7th
The Ministry advised that on Tuesday, 7 April, a charter flight will depart from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida bound for Bermuda, and will then depart Bermuda for Atlanta later that day. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Tourism and Transport advises that Travel Edge, working with the Bermuda Government, the U.S. Consulate and Delta... Read more of this article
US Consul Announce Flight To USA On April 7
The U.S. Consulate announced that a repatriation flight will depart Bermuda for Atlanta on Tuesday, April 7, and has urged people to make arrangements now. A spokesperson said, “The U.S. Consulate General urges U.S. citizens, and all others who may need to travel to the United States, to make arrangements now. A repatriation flight departing Bermuda... Read more of this article
“Government Quarantine Facility For 14 Days”
“Whether travelers arrive from London or the United States, once they arrive in Bermuda they will be mandated to enter a Government quarantine facility for 14 days,” Premier David Burt said, adding that a new order requires this, and the Government has secured a facility with more than 300 rooms to meet the demand. The Premier noted that... Read more of this article
Airlines Not Re-Commencing Flights Until May 1
“There is no commercial air carrier that has regular service to Bermuda that is intending on re-commencing flights until 1 May,” Premier David Burt said. The airport was closed to commercial passenger planes on March 20th, and while a few private planes have landed, along with regular cargo jet flights, commercial airlines are not arriving... Read more of this article
Airport Passenger Terminal Work Progressing
Bermuda Skyport Corporation Limited has provided a visual update on the progress of work on the new passenger terminal building – which is due for completion this year – as part of the ongoing airport redevelopment project at L.F. Wade International Airport. A spokesperson said, “Work continues at the new passenger terminal building... Read more of this article
Video: WestJet Flight From Toronto Arrives
The WestJet flight from Toronto arrived last night [March 24], bringing a number of students back to the island. The passengers on it, which would be locals not any visitors, have to self-quarantine on arrival. The airport is now closed to commercial passenger planes, one of many airports around the world that has limited service as the world seeks... Read more of this article
WestJet Flight From Toronto On March 24th
A WestJet flight from Toronto will operate on March 24th, the Government has announced. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is advised that the US Federal Aviation Administration [FAA] will resume normal Air Traffic Services [ATS] in the New York Centre airspace covering Bermuda from 9.15 pm today. “This will allow WestJet Airlines... Read more of this article
‘Doubt Will Be Europe Flight For Some Time’
“I sincerely doubt that there will be scheduled flight from Europe for some time,” Premier David Burt said when asked about the next British Airways flight during his Q&A on Facebook Live last night. In responding to the question, Premier Burt said, “I sincerely doubt that there’ll be any scheduled flight from Europe for... Read more of this article
Both Delta And WestJet Flights Cancelled
[Updated] The Ministry of Tourism and Transport advised the that “due to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s [FAA] New York Air Traffic Control Center temporarily suspending aircraft approach and departure control services, air traffic is presently unable to operate in Bermuda’s airspace.” “This service, which is essential... Read more of this article
Delta Airline Flight To Atlanta Now Cancelled
[Updated] The Government, Skyport, U.S. Consulate and Delta have arranged for flights between Bermuda and Atlanta on March 21, 22, 23 and 24, and “U.S. Nationals wishing to return can book these flights through Delta.com.” Government Statement A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Tourism and Transport advises that the Bermuda... Read more of this article
