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Suspicious Envelope, Police & Fire Respond
[Updated: At 5pm police, fire and ambulance attended the airport after a report of "suspicious substance" in an envelope that originated overseas. As a safety precaution, one airport staffer was taken to the hospital and three others were quarantined. At 10pm the police said the envelope was forensically examined and no traces of any toxic substance... Read more of this article
Ambulance Meets Flight For Sick Passenger
Emergency services attended the LF Wade International Airport this afternoon [Jan 2] shortly after 1.30pm to meet an arriving Delta flight. Delta flight #656 arrived from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta at its regularly scheduled time with what we understand was a sick passenger. The pilot alerted airport officials before landing... Read more of this article
Video: AA Flight Heading To Puerto Rico Diverts
Due to a sick passenger on board who required medical care, an American Airlines flight — which was heading to Puerto Rico – diverted to Bermuda last night [Dec 12] at approximately 10.15pm. Emergency service personnel met the plane at the LF Wade International Airport where personnel could be seen transferring someone to an awaiting... Read more of this article
New Arrivals Duty Free Shop Opens At Airport
The first ever Arrivals Duty Free Shop in Bermuda opened its doors this week at the L.F. Wade International Airport, allowing passengers to enjoy the benefits of the duty free shopping experience immediately upon their arrival on the Island. Located between the Immigration arrivals hall and the baggage reclaim area, the new store — operated by... Read more of this article
British Airways Extends Seat Sale
British Airways has extended its seat sale to give more local residents the opportunity to celebrate the New Year in London. Round trip sale fares in World Traveller economy begin from $840 and include all taxes and fees. The extension now means the sale runs until December 12, 2012. Customers can travel outbound until December 16, 2012 and then again... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Airport Emergency Exercise
The Department of Airport Operations conducted an emergency exercise on Thursday [Nov 29] at the LF Wade International Airport which involved emergency services conducting operations in and around the airport. The scenario involved a plane which had an emergency landing after losing power in both its engines and overshot the end of the runway and crashed.... Read more of this article
On-The-Spot Fines For Misdeclared Baggage
The Department of Customs advised that effective December 1, 2012, mis-declared goods in passengers’ baggage will be returned to the owner immediately on payment of the import duty due and an on-the-spot fine. This means that those who are found to have false or incomplete customs declarations will no longer have to wait to get their purchases back.... Read more of this article
Egyptian Military Airplane Stops In Bermuda
An aircraft that appears to be from the Egyptian Air Force was spotted refueling at LF Wade Airport this weekend. According to various aviation websites, the plane is a Egyptian Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules. The Egyptian military is the largest in Africa and the 11th largest in the world. Related Stories Video/Photos: RAF Voyager & Typhoons... Read more of this article
Residents Encouraged To Check Passports
With the festive season upon us and in an effort to avoid last minute applications for passports, the Department of Border Control is encouraging residents to check their passport to ensure that it is valid, particularly if they plan on traveling during the Christmas and New Year period. Acting Chief Immigration Officer Dr. Danette Ming said: “If... Read more of this article
Photos: Visiting U.S. Military Aircraft Depart
Five United States Air Force aircraft landed at the LF Wade International Airport yesterday [Nov 26], and the two Bell Boeing V-22 Ospreys and three C130 Hercules were seen taking off this morning at approximately 11.00am. The US Air Force website says “The CV-22 Osprey is a tiltrotor aircraft that combines the vertical takeoff, hover and vertical... Read more of this article
BA Flight Diverts Due To Sick Passenger
British Airways flight #2158 enroute from St. Lucia to London diverted to Bermuda in the middle of the night as a passenger who became ill. The passenger, accompanied by a friend, was taken to King Edward Memorial hospital. The aircraft departed from Bermuda at 2.11am this morning [Nov 23] to continue the flight to London. A BA spokesperson said... Read more of this article
BA Seat Sale: $840 Round Trip To London
British Airways has launched a sale today, allowing travellers to celebrate the New Year in London. Roundtrip sale fares in World Traveller economy begin from $840 and includes all taxes and fees. The sale runs until Dec. 5, 2012. Customers can travel outbound between Nov. 28, 2012 and Dec. 16, 2012 and from Dec. 24, 2012 to Mar. 24, 2013, which gives... Read more of this article
