NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The Bahamas tourism officers have welcomed the launch of the first-ever nonstop service from the USA to the South Bimini Airport (BIM), saying it can present vacationers with “seamless and nonstop entry” to the island often known as The Gateway to The Bahamas.
Bimini is the westernmost district of the Bahamas and includes a sequence of islands situated about 50 miles east of Miami.
The Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) mentioned that the nonstop service by American Airways starting on February 14, subsequent 12 months, “ is a big milestone, strengthening The Bahamas’ place as a number one tourism vacation spot and reinforcing BMOTIA’s ongoing dedication to increasing entry to the Out Islands.
“It is a game-changer for Bimini,” mentioned Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism and Aviation, Chester Cooper.
“This nonstop reference to a significant US metropolis not solely enhances accessibility but in addition indicators a brand new part of progress for the island’s financial system. It’s a testomony to our ongoing efforts to raise our tourism product and to accomplice with world-class airways to satisfy international demand for our various islands,” he added.
American Airways will function nonstop flights 3 times every week, and officers say the brand new route makes it simpler than ever for globetrotters to find Bimini’s pristine magnificence and myriad actions, together with world-class beachfront resorts, deep-sea fishing, and thrilling excursions.
“This pivotal growth coincides with the federal government of The Bahamas’ strategic funding within the island’s infrastructure,” mentioned the BMOTIA, noting {that a} current public-private partnership settlement for the South Bimini Worldwide Airport features a US$80 million, two-phase improve to modernise the power to help elevated home and worldwide business flights, improve customer support, and drive financial progress in Bimini.
It mentioned the challenge, a part of the broader Household Islands Renaissance Venture, will ship a state-of-the-art terminal and different enhancements designed to help elevated business flights and improve the customer expertise. It is going to additionally embrace airfield enhancements, terminal upgrades, and the development of a brand new passenger terminal.
In 2023, the Bahamian authorities launched its Out Islands Renaissance Venture, aiming to develop a portfolio of 14 airports all through the archipelago.
“The launch of American Airways’ nonstop service to Bimini underscores the island’s rising attraction as a premier vacation spot,” mentioned BOTIA’s director normal, Latia Duncombe.
“This new connection will enhance customer arrivals, strengthen tourism, and supply vacationers with a seamless pathway to expertise the allure and authenticity of our Out Islands,” she added.
