NASSAU, Bahamas – The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation proudly proclaims a brand new period of connectivity for Bimini. They welcome the launch of the first-ever nonstop service from the USA by way of American Airways. Starting 14 Feb. 2026, this new flight from Miami Worldwide Airport (MIA) to South Bimini Airport (BIM) will present vacationers with seamless and nonstop entry. It connects to the colourful island generally known as The Gateway to The Bahamas.
The brand new service is a major 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.
Recreation-changer for Bimini
“This can be a game-changer for Bimini,” stated the Hon I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation. “This nonstop reference to a significant U.S. metropolis not solely enhances accessibility but additionally indicators a brand new section of development for the island’s financial system. It’s a testomony to our ongoing efforts to raise our tourism product and to companion with world-class airways to fulfill international demand for our various islands.”
Nonstop Flight Schedule
American Airways will function nonstop flights thrice per week – on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays – utilising an Embraer 175 plane. The brand new route makes it simpler than ever for globetrotters to find Bimini’s pristine magnificence and myriad of actions, together with world-class beachfront resorts, deep-sea fishing, and thrilling excursions.
South Bimini Worldwide Airport Improve
This pivotal improvement coincides with the Authorities of The Bahamas’ strategic investment within the island’s infrastructure.
A latest Public-Non-public Partnership settlement is in place for the South Bimini Worldwide Airport. It consists of an $80 million, two-phase improve to modernize the ability. This goals to assist elevated home and worldwide industrial flights, improve customer support and drive financial development in Bimini.
The undertaking is a part of the broader Household Islands Renaissance Undertaking. It should ship a state-of-the-art terminal and different enhancements. These are designed to assist elevated industrial flights and improve the customer expertise. It should additionally embrace airfield enhancements, terminal upgrades, and the development of a brand new passenger terminal.
In 2023, the Authorities of The Bahamas launched its Out Islands Renaissance Project. This focused the event of a portfolio of 14 airports all through the archipelago.
Bimini’s Rising Attraction
“The launch of American Airways’ nonstop service to Bimini underscores the island’s rising attraction as a premier vacation spot,” stated Mrs. Latia Duncombe, Director Normal, BMOTIA. “This new connection will enhance customer arrivals, strengthen tourism, and supply vacationers with a seamless pathway to expertise the appeal and authenticity of our Out Islands.”
Increasing Connectivity to The Bahamas
“That is vital as we increase connectivity to the Islands of the Bahamas. Aviation performs a pivotal strategic position within the development and improvement of our archipelago,” stated Dr. Kenneth Romer, Director of Aviation and Deputy Director Normal of Tourism for The Bahamas.
With American Airways working greater than 30 peak each day flights to The Bahamas this winter, they maintain the unique distinction. They’re the one U.S. airline to Bimini, Governor’s Harbour (GHB), and Freeport (FPO). This partnership underscores a shared imaginative and prescient for a extra related and affluent tourism panorama.
