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Airport Staff Accommodate Overnight Passengers
Bermuda’s Department of Airport Operations recently swung into action to assist passengers of a diverted flight, which was traveling to the Dominican Republic when it made an emergency landing in Bermuda due to a mechanical issue. On August 10, at around 11.10 p.m., Air Transat flight 661 was en route to Toronto, from Punta Cana, Dominican Republic... Read more of this article
Minister: Airport Border Control To Improve
Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief this morning [Aug 13] said that Government is determined to make the airport border control experience first class for all. Minister Perinchief said, “In February’s Budget Statement this Government promised to provide: “an experience for the arriving passenger that is always cordial, efficient... Read more of this article
Universal Aviations Opens Jet Service Operation
US-based Universal Aviation has opened a full-service operation focused on private jet and business flights at LF Wade International Airport. Universal Aviation Bermuda features dedicated customs and immigration onsite, a dedicated fuel truck, fully equipped lounges, and conference rooms. “We are excited to welcome Universal Aviation to Bermuda,” said... Read more of this article
$959: Airline Offers Bermuda to Azores Flight
SATA Airlines is offering round trip flights from Bermuda to Ponta Delgada in the Azores from August 15 until September 15 for a total cost of $959 dollars per person, with all fees included. The sale is for travel between November 2 and December 7, 2012, as well as between January 11 and March 22, 2013. For more information visit www.sata.pt. Related... Read more of this article
US Air Passengers Delayed, New Plane Flying In
Some locals planning to head overseas for the Cup Match holiday are experiencing a slight delay in their plans, with today’s [Aug 1] flight to Philadelphia experiencing a long delay as another aircraft must be flown in. Passengers outbound on this afternoon’s USAIR flight #1425 to Philadelphia were told that the flight had been delayed from... Read more of this article
Palmetto Tree Planted At LF Wade Airport
Members of the LF Wade International Airport community and corporate sponsors, including Horsfield Landscape and Design Ltd, recently gathered by a new seating area near the arrivals area to plant an endemic Bermuda palmetto. Airport General Manager Aaron Adderley ceremoniously planted the palm supervised by Kevin Horsfield of Horsfield Landscape and... Read more of this article
BA Marks 75th Anniversary With Seat Sale
This week marks the 75th anniversary when Imperial Airways, the forerunner of British Airways, made its first flight to Bermuda in June 1937. To celebrate 75 years of airline service, British Airways is offering special fares to London. Fares in World Traveller economy begin from $975 and includes all taxes and fees. The sale starts on Wednesday, June... Read more of this article
First Stage Of Bermuda Mapping Project Complete
The Department of Land Surveys and Registration, under the Ministry of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy, commissioned an aerial survey of Bermuda, which will be conducted in two parts, with the aim of providing current geographical data of the island. The first requires a specialist survey aircraft to take high resolution aerial photography... Read more of this article
Bermudian Helps Restrain Unruly Passenger
According to US media reports, a Bermudian man helped restrain an unruly passenger after he rushed the front of the plane yesterday [May 25] in Miami. Passenger Malik Cann told WSVN-Ch.7 that he was a trained security officer from Bermuda and helped restrain the man, who was subsequently arrested by the FBI. “I gripped him straight by his arm,”... Read more of this article
Video: Transport Minister ‘Excited’ By New Flight
[Updated with video] Minister of Transport Derrick Burgess held a press conference this afternoon [May 22] to discuss Delta’s new daily flight between New York and Bermuda. “I am happy to confirm that Delta Airlines shall introduce daily, non-stop service to Bermuda from New York’s La Guardia Airport, beginning April 7th, 2013,”... Read more of this article
Delta To Offer Daily Flights From New York
Delta Air Lines today [May 21] announced expanded service to 10 destinations including a new daily flight between New York and Bermuda. The flight will depart Bermuda at 2:05pm, and arrive at LaGuardia at 3:40pm starting from April 8, 2013, according to a statement from Delta. “We’re excited to be announcing new and expanded service to these... Read more of this article
Low Flying Airplane Over Bermuda Today
A specialist survey aircraft will fly at low altitudes over Bermuda today [May 17], taking high resolution aerial photography of the island, using a camera mounted in the fuselage. As the public was advised in late March, an aerial survey of Bermuda is currently underway with the aim of providing current geographical data of the island. Plane flying... Read more of this article
