Tuesday, February 6, 2024
The Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation is thrilled to announce the introduction of American Airlines’ twice-weekly nonstop service between Miami and Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera, starting on February 3rd. This strategic addition further strengthens our efforts to improve air connectivity across our 16 captivating islands.
This new route marks American Airlines’ sixth destination in the Bahamas. The airline currently serves North Eleuthera, Nassau in New Providence, Freeport in Grand Bahama, George Town in Exuma, and Marsh Harbour in Abaco.
The Hon. I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, emphasized the significance of this new nonstop service, praising it as a testament to our strong partnership with industry leaders and the growing interest in exploring The Bahamas Out Islands.
“This new airlift, just one month into 2024, underscores a holistic approach and unwavering commitment of the Ministry to aggressively expand airlift into our 16 island destinations,” Cooper said.
“We continue to offer a diverse authentic experience to travellers, in partnership with our industry partners and airlines such as American Airlines. We look forward to fostering continued partnerships and providing a uniquely memorable Bahamas experience to travellers with this new American Airlines route.
The Governor’s Harbour Airport has recently completed expansions and upgrades to both its Departures and Arrivals Terminals, as well as enhancements to the fire station. These infrastructure improvements are in line with the government’s dedication to enhancing island airports as part of the Family Islands Renaissance Initiative, as outlined in The National Aviation Strategic Plan.
“We are excited to celebrate the launch of our sixth destination in The Bahamas, Governor’s Harbour, further strengthening our commitment to this unspoiled paradise. This new route marks our next step as we continue to expand American’s presence in the Caribbean and Atlantic, where we are proud to lead as the largest U.S. airline,” said José María Giraldo, American Airlines Managing Director of Operations for Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America.
“With this new destination, we will now be offering up to 30 peak-day flights to The Bahamas, playing a vital role in the country’s travel and tourism industry.”
The inaugural flight was commemorated with ribbon-cutting ceremonies held simultaneously in Miami and Governor’s Harbour. Distinguished guests included high-ranking government officials and executives from the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, such as the Hon. Clay Sweeting, Minister of Works and Family Island Affairs, and Dr. Kenneth Romer, Deputy Director General of MOTIA. As part of the ceremony, American Airlines executives received a special ceremonial gift as a symbol of the enduring partnership with The Islands of The Bahamas.
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