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Flight Arrives With Bermudian Inflight Manager
Bermudian Keivin Richardson-Crane Pimentel recently traveled to Bermuda — while working on a British Airways flight — with the company noting he is British Airways’ first Bermudian Inflight Manager. A spokesperson said, “British Airways Inflight Manager Keivin Richardson-Crane Pimentel, who formerly worked for the airline as a Customer... Read more of this article
US TSA Extend Mask Mandate Until April 18th
The U.S Transportation Security Administration is extending the mask mandate — which was set to expire on March 18 — for mask use on public transportation and in transportation hubs through April 18. While an American policy that does not correlate to Bermuda, it does include airlines, and most of the flights that serve Bermuda fly to/from... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Taking Off’ Highlights Airport Awards
Skyport has released the latest episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport, with this episode highlighting the Bermuda airport’s awards. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “We’ve got something big to celebrate! The LF Wade International Airport has been voted the Best Airport... Read more of this article
Bermuda Wins ‘Best Airport Of Size In Region’
The LF Wade International Airport has been voted the Best Airport of its Size in the Latin America and Caribbean region. A Skyport spokesperson said, “The Airport Council International [ACI] World Airport Service Quality [ASQ] Awards, which are held annually, celebrate and showcase the world’s best airports as voted for by travelers, and this year,... Read more of this article
Skyport Releases Flight Schedule For March
Skyport released the airline flight schedule for March 2022, with American Airlines, British Airways, JetBlue Airways, Delta Airlines, and WestJet Airlines all scheduled to serve Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Here are a few highlights: JetBlue brings back BOS flight [March 27th] British Airways has various time changes to be mindful of AA, WestJet... Read more of this article
Video: Military Aircraft Depart Bermuda
A group of military aircraft left Bermuda earlier today [Feb 25] and some of them appeared to return shortly after. They appear to be Eurofighter Typhoons, and the Eurofighter website says, “Eurofighter Typhoon is the world’s most advanced swing-role combat aircraft providing simultaneously deployable Air-to-Air and Air-to-Surface capabilities.” It... Read more of this article
Minister: Skyport Implement 6.2% Increase
“Skyport has decided that now is the best time to implement a 6.2% increase in regulated airport fees,” Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott said, adding that Government believes this “contributed to airlines relegating Bermuda to a seasonal destination.” Speaking in Parliament on Friday, Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott... Read more of this article
US To Nigeria Flight Diverts To Bermuda
A Delta Air Lines flight — traveling from Atlanta to Nigeria — diverted to Bermuda due to a medical emergency. According to online flight trackers, a brief animation shown below, Delta flight 54 landed at Bermuda’s airport at about 11.29pm on Saturday night [Feb 5] and departed later on. Skyport confirmed that the flight diverted to... Read more of this article
BTA CEO On Impact Of Travel Authorization Form
“We are working with the Ministry of Health to redefine and redesign the travel authorization, hopefully, to make it easier and simpler for everyone,” Bermuda Tourism Authority CEO Charles Jeffers II said. This was from Mr Jeffers during a live BNV interview where he answered some reader questions, with two pertaining to aspects surrounding... Read more of this article
Skyport Releases Flight Schedule For February
Skyport released the airline flight schedule for February 2022, with American Airlines, British Airways, JetBlue Airways, Delta Airlines, and WestJet Airlines all scheduled to serve Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Changes include: Slight time changes overall, with the most significant being JetBlue’s flight 1731 that will see an approximately 30... Read more of this article
BTA Clarifies JetBlue Flight Announcement
The suspension of the JetBlue “flights is limited to the 22/23 winter season” and “both Boston and New York flight routes will resume in spring/summer 2023, as in prior years,” the BTA said today, adding that “the routes will be suspended from November 2022, and are fully expected to return in April 2023.” The BTA... Read more of this article
BAA & Skyport On JetBlue, Air Service & More
Bermuda’s Air Service Development Team continues to engage directly with “existing carriers serving Bermuda in addition to other airlines in order to develop sustainable air service,” the Bermuda Airport Authority said, while Skyport said it is “imperative” that we do all we can to “bolster our air passenger recovery... Read more of this article
Photos: RAF Typhoons Land In Bermuda
Royal Air Force [RAF] typhoons were recently spotted at LF Wade International Airport as they made a landing on the island. The RAF website says, “The Typhoon FGR.Mk 4 is a highly capable and extremely agile fourth-generation multi-role combat aircraft, capable of being deployed for the full spectrum of air operations, including air policing,... Read more of this article
Jackson: “Devastating Blow” For Tourism
“Bermuda’s tourism has received a devastating blow,” OBA MP Susan Jackson said, adding that “locals and visitors alike should be deeply concerned about the loss of air travel.” The comments follow after news that JetBlue has reduced the flight schedule from New York to Bermuda, which the airline is reportedly making into a... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Royal Air Force Land In Bermuda
A Royal Air Force [RAF] military aircraft was recently spotted at LF Wade International Airport, making a landing in Bermuda under cloudy skies yesterday [Jan 11], with the aircraft still seen on the island as of earlier today. For our past coverage of military aircraft on the island, click here. Related Stories Photos & Video: US &... Read more of this article
Reports: JetBlue To Reduce Service From NYC
JetBlue has reduced a number of its routes, including flights from New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bermuda, which the airline is reportedly making into a “summer seasonal” route. A story at Infinite Flight said, “JetBlue has cut 17 routes in response to the Covid-19 omicron variant. After winter break... Read more of this article
