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Covid-19: Soldiers Assist With Airport Arrivals
Soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment have mobilised at the airport to help returned residents disembark and transport those who need quarantined outside their homes to special accommodation. Sergeant Giovanni Lema, a member of the RBR’s Motor Transport section, drove one of the buses used to ferry passengers off some of the last planes to arrive... Read more of this article
West Jet Flight For Students In Canada
The Bermuda Government — through negotiations with the Canadian Consulate and West Jet — have arranged for Bermudian students still in Canada to be flown home, and a West Jet flight will depart from Toronto on Sunday. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Tourism and Transport advises that the Bermuda Government, through... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Caines Updates On Covid-19
Minister of National Security Wayne Caines held another press conference late this afternoon [March 19], where he provided a number of updates. Speaking at a press conference this afternoon, Minister Wayne Caines said, “During our last media update I committed to providing you with the latest operational information as it develops to ensure that... Read more of this article
Arrivals Duty Free Store To Temporarily Close
Bermuda Duty Free Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Gosling Brothers Ltd, announced the temporary closing of the Arrivals Duty Free Store. Managing Director Charles Gosling says, “In an effort to safeguard the health of our employees at Bermuda Duty Free we have made the decision to err on the side of caution, and close the arrivals store. “Bermuda... Read more of this article
American Airlines Suspend All Bermuda Flights
Further flight-service reductions for Bermuda were announced by American Airlines [AA], Delta Air Lines, and British Airways [BA], the BTA confirmed today. The BTA said: AA has suspended all service to Bermuda through May 6 Delta will suspend flights from New York [JFK] and Boston March 21–24, but maintain daily service to/from Atlanta BA has... Read more of this article
Multiple Flight Suspensions For Bermuda
[Updated] American Airlines and WestJet have announced flight suspensions for Bermuda, the Ministry has announced. A spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Tourism and Transport received confirmation that American Airlines [AA] and WestJet [WJ] have announced flight suspensions for Bermuda. “The public is advised that effective immediately,... Read more of this article
Weather Radar System Preventive Maintenance
The Bermuda Airport Authority is advising the public that its Doppler Weather Radar System will be out of service on Thursday, March 12th from 7 a.m. to approximately 8 p.m. to “allow for planned maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule.” “The upgraded weather radar system was commissioned... Read more of this article
Covid-19: Airport Has ‘Implemented Measures’
In an effort to deal with the global Covid-19 outbreak, the airport has set up an isolation area to assess passengers traveling from high-risk countries or who are exhibiting symptoms of illness, they are broadcasting public health messaging on the PA system, and have also increased the frequency of cleaning. According to the latest statistics from... Read more of this article
Video: New Airport Self Check-In Kiosks
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 self-check-in kiosks. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “In the new passenger terminal building, check-in will look a little bit different. “Now,... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Taking Off’ Highlights Airport’s Landscape
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 creation of the airport’s landscape. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “With the construction of Bermuda’s new passenger terminal building... Read more of this article
Report: Flight Diverted Due To Phone/Seat Issue
According to a report, the British Airways flight that recently diverted to Bermuda was due to an “overheating mobile phone developing smoke after having been crushed in a business seat mechanism.” The Aviation Herald report said, “The crew decided to divert to Bermuda while smoke from an overheating mobile phone developed, that had... Read more of this article
Bermuda Airport Authority Certification Training
Bermuda Airport Authority senior staff successfully completed initial training toward P3 specialist certification, with Lester Nelson, Carlos Lee, Ari Ming, Jamie Sapsford, Tanecia Burgess, Justin Simons and Anjali Bhalla passing the Level 1 Foundation Examination, a first step in the Certified Public Private Partnership [PPP] Professional Program. A... Read more of this article
Aircraft Lands Safely After Diverting To Bermuda
[Updated: Plane landed safely, and roads are re-opened] Due to an “emergency situation” at the airport, all access routes to the airport are currently blocked. A police spokesperson said, “Due to an emergency situation at the LF Wade International Airport, all access routes to the airport are currently blocked. This will mean traffic... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Taking Off’ Highlights Skyport Magic Mile
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 Skyport Magic Mile. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “The Skyport Magic Mile is around the corner and we are so excited! “On Saturday, February... Read more of this article
Police Dispel Coronavirus Passenger Rumour
The police have moved to dispel rumours circulating on social media suggesting that a passenger on a plane that diverted to Bermuda last night has coronavirus, with the police noting that is “untrue” as the passenger’s “ailment has nothing to do with the coronavirus outbreak.” The police tweeted, “The Bermuda Police Service... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Taking Off’ Highlights New Buildings
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 newly constructed buildings next to the main terminal. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “If you’ve driven by the site of the new airport passenger... Read more of this article
