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PLP Questions Premier On Private Jet Travel
Reports that Premier Craig Cannonier and Minister of Tourism Shawn Crockwell “accepted a private jet ride from a developer bidding on the Club Med property is very troubling,” said Shadow Minister of Tourism Wayne Furbert. “If this story is true, this represents a serious breach of ethics and places a cloud over the whole Club Med... Read more of this article
Video: Navy Aircraft Diverts After Engine Failure
[Updated with video] Emergency personnel rushed to the airport this afternoon [May 29] after a U.S. navy plane notified Bermuda that they would be diverting to the island to make an emergency landing as one engine had failed. At least two fire vehicles could be seen on the runway, and police officers were restricting traffic in the area. BFRS Lieutenant... Read more of this article
Airfield Upgrades Cause Afternoon Flights Delays
Planes piled up on the runway this afternoon [May 23], as flight delays saw about half a dozen planes take off late from Bermuda’s LF Wade International Airport. The airport is currently undergoing airfield upgrades that involve the addition of high visibility and energy-efficient runway center-line lighting; improved signage; and in partnership... Read more of this article
Legal Action After Bermuda Emergency Landing
A number of the 300-plus passengers aboard a British charter flight which had to divert to Bermuda last month after a small fire broke out in its cabin are taking legal action against UK vacation company Thomas Cook. Sheffield’s “Star” newspaper reports today that Doncaster couple Danny and Liselle McEwan are among the passengers... Read more of this article
Project Expected To Cause Passengers Delays
The L.F. Wade International Airport is currently undergoing extensive airfield upgrades that involve the addition of high visibility and energy-efficient runway center-line lighting; improved signage; and in partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration [FAA] – the installation of an enhanced radar surveillance system that will extend Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
June 1: Airport Parking Will Not Accept EasyPark
[Updated] The Department of Airport Operations [DAO] advised the public that effective 1st June, the EasyPark devices will no longer be accepted for parking at L.F. Wade International Airport in both the long and short term car parks. “The Pay and Display machines at the Airport remain available and coins, credit cards and debit cards will continue... Read more of this article
Airline Diverts After Reports Of Fire On Board
[Updated with videos. At 8.20pm the captain of a flight heading from Mexico to the UK called in saying there was a fire in the cabin and requesting an emergency landing in Bermuda. Dozens of fire fighters responded to the scene as a precautionary measure, as did the police and medical personnel. The plane landed without incident at 9pm, and the 338... Read more of this article
Police & Fire Respond To “Suspicious Package”
[Updated: The "all clear" has been given, and standard airport operations are back to normal as of 12.45pm] The airport is on lock down, and emergency personnel are presently on scene following a report of suspicious packages earlier today [Apr 18]. Both the Fire Service and Police are present, crime scene tape can be seen, Fire Service personnel can... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Delta’s Inaugural LGA Flight Arrives
[Updated with video + photo gallery] Delta’s inaugural flight from LaGuardia Airport in New York arrived at around 2.30pm this afternoon [Apr 8], receiving the traditional welcome of sprays of water when it touched down. The daily flights will depart LaGuardia at 11:20am. and arrive in Bermuda at 2:30pm [including one-hour time difference]. When... Read more of this article
Flight Diverts, Child In Stable Condition In ICU
A child is in stable condition of the Intensive Care Unit after falling ill on a Virgin Atlantic flight en route from Miami to the UK. The flight diverted to the island just past 9pm last night [Mar 31]. According to an online flight tracker, the flight departed Bermuda just past midnight. A police spokesperson said, “At approximately 9:05pm... Read more of this article
Egyptian Military Plane Stops At LF Wade Airport
An aircraft from the Egyptian Air Force was spotted at LF Wade Airport at just past noon today [Mar 29], and it departed later this afternoon. Planes from the Egyptian Air Force — the largest in Africa and the 11th largest in the world — stop in Bermuda occasionally, with this the third one we have seen in recent months. Related Stories Video/Photos:... Read more of this article
American Airlines Seat Sale Ends March 28th
The American Airlines seat sale ends on March 28, 2013, and travel must be completed by June 13, 2013. Sample fares include: New York $186, Chicago $363, Dallas $383, Orlando $390, New Orleans $410, Las Vegas $475, Miami $476 and San Francisco $494. All prices are base fares only, taxes and service charges not included. The minimum stay is two days... Read more of this article
