NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The Nationwide provider, Bahamasair, will probably be stepping in to fill the hole following the collapse of the Florida-based provider – Silver Airways starting June 23.
Based on Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper, the federal government is transferring rapidly to revive the Florida-Bahamas air routes.
Silver Airways abruptly ceased operations on June 11 after submitting for Chapter 11 chapter, disrupting service to a number of key locations, together with North Eleuthera, Governor’s Harbour, Exuma, Marsh Harbour, Bimini, Freeport, and New Windfall.
“Regrettably, yesterday we noticed the collapse of Silver Airways, which companies lots of our islands from cities in Florida. We remorse this and that it has brought on some inconvenience,” MCooper stated.
“These routes have been very important for Bahamians dwelling on the islands, in addition to for guests,” he added.
He stated the Ministry of Tourism can also be in discussions with different carriers to bolster service.
He additionally confirmed that Makers Air will present day by day direct service to New Bight and Cat Island and improve frequency to Lengthy Island.
“These enhancements are straight tied to our mission-driven advertising and marketing efforts and replicate rising demand for our extra untouched, genuine island locations,” he stated.
Along with the regional response, the ministry is working to broaden worldwide airlift, significantly from Canada. New flights have been secured from Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary, Hamilton, and Ottawa by means of partnerships with Sunwing, Air Canada, and WestJet.
Cooper stated the brand new routes are meant to open extra of the Canadian market and enhance entry to the Household Islands.
