US airlines are stepping up flights to this Caribbean island paradise
After witnessing the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian in 2019, no one would have predicted that just a few years later this island would become one of the most sought-after destinations in the Caribbean.
Numbers don’t lie. Last year Grand Bahama of the Bahamas experienced more than 33 percent growth in tourism, breaking the records of all other Bahama Islands.
So far in 2024 this island has seen an 8 percent increase in air arrivals compared to last year.
As it had to be, US airlines took notice American citizens are growing in interest when visiting this destination and have quickly expanded the number of routes and flights to the Bahamas.
US airlines offering new flights to the Bahamas in 2024
The island wants to further expand its airlift portfolio in the second half of 2024, authorities said.
“Our priority to focus on increasing air traffic to Grand Bahama is a sign of our commitment to this community,” said Chester Cooper, the Bahamas Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation.
Here are some US airlines resuming or launching new routes and flights to the Bahamas.
In August, Western Air will offer new flights between Fort Lauderdale and Freeport, Grand Bahama’s main city.
From September 6 to October 3 Bahamasair will increase capacity on its flights between Fort Lauderdale and Freeport.
On October 3, US airlines will reinstate its daily seasonal flight from Miami to Freeport. If it proves successful, the company will expand its offering to two flights per day in November.
This company also plans to offer a Saturday flight from Charlotte to Grand Bahama.
On November 17 Bahamasair starts a non-stop route between West Palm Beach and Freeport.
On December 21 Delta launches a new nonstop flight from Detroit to Nassau. The flights will start on April 12, 2025.
While all of the airlines launching operations this year are based in the United States, The Bahamas has its eyes on the United Kingdom and other international markets to further expand their reach.
“We continue to explore new markets for Grand Bahama and position the island for return flights from both local and legacy airlines,” said Cooper.
