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Minister Weeks On Firefighters, Airport & More
The cost of the 35 overseas firefighters “through to the end of March is anticipated to be approximately $2.75 million,” Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said, adding that the overseas firefighters allow us to “maintain uninterrupted flight operations at the airport” and “eleven local persons are being hired... Read more of this article
Bermuda Airport Available For Flight Simulator
Players of Microsoft’s popular Flight Simulator software can now virtually visit Bermuda, with two companies releasing add-ons for the game that feature L.F. Wade International Airport. Regarding the Bermuda add-on released by company FeelThere, the Sim Market website said, “L.F. Wade International Airport [IATA: BDA, ICAO: TXKF], formerly named... Read more of this article
Ministry On Diverted American Airlines Flight
[Updated] Following overseas media reports claiming that passengers on a diverted flight “were not allowed to leave the airport due to Bermuda’s Covid-19 requirements,” local officials said that ”Covid-19 regulations did not in any way prevent American Airlines from taking steps to better accommodate its passengers today.” The... Read more of this article
BCAA Notice About Sanctions/Russian Aircraft
The Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority [BCAA] issued an advisory relating to the handling of Russian aircraft as it relates to the sanctions imposed due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The UK joined numerous other allies around the world such as the US, Canada, Switzerland and the EU in imposing the sweeping sanctions against Russia, and all the British... Read more of this article
Skyport Releases Flight Schedule For September
Skyport released the airline flight schedule for September 2022, with British Airways, American Airlines, United Airlines, Air Canada, Delta Airlines, and SATA Azores International all scheduled to serve Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “On behalf of Skyport, the confirmed commercial flight schedule for September, noting the following highlights: Evening... Read more of this article
Minister: $3.4 Million MRG Payment To Skyport
The Government’s latest Minimum Revenue Guarantee [MRG] payment to Skyport was just over $3.4 million, Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott said in the House of Assembly today [July 15], adding that “to date we have made seven MRG payments to Skyport totalling $47,392,811.82.” The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker,... Read more of this article
Minister On Temporary Overseas Firefighters
Minister of National Security Michael Weeks provided some additional information on the plans to hire temporary overseas firefighters to provide coverage at L.F. Wade International Airport. This follows after the Minister’s statement in Parliament on Friday which said that in order to meet an increased amount of certified aircraft rescue firefighters... Read more of this article
Ten Overseas Firefighters To Assist At Airport
In order to meet an increased amount of certified aircraft rescue firefighters needed per crew at the airport, the Government has “sourced ten 10 suitably qualified firefighters to come to Bermuda in July, initially for 3 months,” Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said, explaining that it is a “temporary measure”... Read more of this article
Skyport Releases Flight Schedule For July
Skyport released the airline flight schedule for July 2022, with American Airlines, British Airways, JetBlue Airways, SATA Azores International, Delta Airlines, Air Canada and United Airlines all scheduled to serve Bermuda. The schedule is below [PDF here]: Related Stories Multiple Flight Suspensions For Bermuda BTA: “New, Extended, And Returning... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Military Aircraft In Bermuda
A military aircraft was recently in Bermuda, with a support aircraft travelling to the island with supplies. The 403rd Wing website says, “The C-130J is the newest generation of the C-130 Hercules which primarily performs the tactical portion of the airlift mission. The aircraft is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime... Read more of this article
Reports: US To End Covid-19 Test Requirement
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will lift its requirement for travelers to test negative for Covid-19 before entering the United States, according to multiple reports from the U.S. media. A CNN story said, “The Biden administration is expected to announce Friday that the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will lift its... Read more of this article
American Airlines To Resume Daily NY Flights
American Airlines will be “reinstating year-round daily flights” from New York City to Bermuda, with the daily flights set to resume in November of this year. A BTA pokesperson said, “American Airlines has announced that it is reinstating year-round daily flights from New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport [JFK] to... Read more of this article
Flight Diverts To Bermuda After Man Dies
A flight that was traveling from Ghana to the United States diverted to Bermuda after a tragedy struck mid flight, with a passenger dying, The Graphic Online website said, “Gospel artist Daniel Toffey Jr, who has roots from the Jomoro area in the Western Region of Ghana but resides in the United States of America, had come to Ghana with his father... Read more of this article
Skyport Releases Flight Schedule For May
Skyport released the airline flight schedule for May 2022, with American Airlines, British Airways, JetBlue Airways, Delta Airlines, Air Canada and United Airlines all scheduled to serve Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Changes include: No service to and from Toronto via Westjet United returns with service to and from Newark Air Canada returns... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda Air Ambulance Official Launch
The Bermuda Air Ambulance service held an event today to announce their official launch, noting that their “aircraft is positioned on the ground in Bermuda on a ‘ready to go’ basis.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Air Ambulance company Ltd [BAA], Bermuda’s “ready to go” air ambulance service, for critically ill... Read more of this article
Petition Calls For Air Canada Schedule Change
An online petition has been launched calling for Air Canada to change its flight schedule to better suit travelers to and from Bermuda, with the petition attaining more than 600 signatures as of this writing. The petition says, “The Air Canada summer schedule is very inconvenient for those travelling east of Toronto and flying into and out of Bermuda.... Read more of this article
