After witnessing the devastation introduced by Hurricane Dorian in 2019, nobody forecasted that this island would change into some of the sought-after locations within the Caribbean just some years later.
Numbers don’t lie. Final yr the Bahamas’ Grand Bahama skilled over 33 p.c tourism progress, breaking all different Bahama islands’ data.
Up to now in 2024, this island has seen a rise of 8 p.c in air arrivals over final yr.
Because it needed to be, American carriers seen US citizens growing interest in visiting this vacation spot and have shortly elevated routes and flights to the Bahamas.
US Airways Providing New Flights to the Bahamas in 2024
The island seeks to additional increase its airlift portfolio within the second half of 2024, authorities stated.
“Our precedence to give attention to rising airlift into Grand Bahama is an indication of our dedication to this neighborhood,” stated Chester Cooper, the Bahamas Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation.
Listed below are some US airways resuming or beginning new routes and flights to the Bahamas.
In August, Western Air will begin providing new flights between Fort Lauderdale and Freeport, Grand Bahama’s major metropolis.
From September 6 by October 3, Bahamasair will enhance capability on its flights between Fort Lauderdale and Freeport.
On October 3, American Airways will reinstate its each day seasonal flight from Miami to Freeport. If it seems to be successful, the corporate will improve its providing to 2 flights per day in November.
This firm additionally plans to supply a Saturday flight from Charlotte to Grand Bahama.
On Nov. 17, Bahamasair will begin a nonstop route between West Palm Seashore and Freeport.
On December 21, Delta will launch a brand new nonstop flight from Detroit to Nassau. Flights will begin on April 12, 2025.
Though all airways beginning operations this yr originate in the US, the Bahamas has its eyes set on the UK and different worldwide markets to additional prolong its attain.
“We proceed to discover new markets for Grand Bahama, in addition to place the island for returned service from each native and legacy airways,” stated Cooper.
