July 2, 2020
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Bahamasair plane forced to return due to engine defect
A BAHAMASAIR plane leaving Crooked Island yesterday was forced to immediately return after an incident occurred due to an engine defect shortly after take off.
LEFT STRANDED BY BAHAMASAIR: Passengers stuck without help or place to stay - and Romer says ‘no excuse’
BAHAMASAIR passengers travelling to North Eleuthera were stranded in Rock Sound on Monday after they were forced to disembark their plane without warning or help with accommodations.
Bahamasair apologises for weekend cancellations
BAHAMASAIR apologised over the weekend for flight delays and cancellations, which managing director Tracy Cooper attributed to the inclement weather.
Bahamasair’s staff pension flies into trustee turbulence
Bahamasair’s employee pension fund has flown into turbulence due to a dispute that has equally divided the trustees responsible for its management and administration.
Bahamasair now exploring Barbados, Antigua routes
Bahamasair is aiming to add at least one new aircraft to its fleet every year through 2025, a senior executive revealed yesterday, with ambitions to expand its routes to more Caribbean territories.
Bahamasair targets four aircraft addition
Bahamasair plans to expand its fleet by four aircraft come summer 2023, it was revealed yesterday, as a senior executive voiced concern about “inconsistent” runway approach lighting at Abaco’s main airport.
No Bahamasair cancellations after U.S. announcement
BAHAMASAIR chairman Tommy Turnquest said yesterday the airline has not received any cancellations following the announcement of a new testing and quarantine requirement for travellers entering the United States.
Bahamasair 'exhausts' $19m annual subsidy
Bahamasair's chairman yesterday confirmed the airline "exhausted" its $19m taxpayer subsidy during the first four-five months of its financial year, but said: "At least we don't have zero cash flow now."
No preclearance change for Bahamasair flights
BAHAMASAIR has said requirements to travel on the airline to the United States have not changed, adding preclearance requirements for Bahamians remain the same.
Bahamasair to 'take advantage of crisis' through Mexican route
Bahamasair is aiming to "take advantage of the COVID-19 crisis" to open up more Latin American tourism markets via development of a Mexico City route, its chairman revealed yesterday.
Bahamasair to 'crank up' local services with quarantine end
Bahamasair's chairman yesterday voiced hope it will be able to "crank up" domestic services that are less than one-third of their pre-COVID schedule with the 14-day quarantine's immediate end.'
Gov't not seeking staff slashes at Bahamasair
The Government has not looked at slashing Bahamasair's 600-strong staff despite the airline's increasing reliance on taxpayers to cover its $3.5m monthly payroll, a Cabinet minister said yesterday.
Bahamasair’s revenue off a ‘staggering’ $32m
Bahamasair’s “staggering” financial losses continue to mount, its chairman revealed yesterday, disclosing that revenues for its just-completed 2020 financial year were down $32m compared to 2019.
Airlines: We'd be better grounded
Bahamian airlines yesterday suggested they may be better off remaining grounded with COVID-19 restrictions transforming the return of inter-island travel into "a loss leader".
Bahamasair chief says company’s financial state is ‘very rough’
BAHAMASAIR chairman Tommy Turnquest yesterday described the national airline’s current financial state of affairs due to the COVID-19 pandemic as being “very rough,” adding that officials are anxiously awaiting the government’s greenlight on the resumption of domestic and international travel.
Bahamasair suspend Saturday and Sunday flights
BAHAMASAIR suspended all scheduled flights on their route network for Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26, due to the weekend lockdown.
'Nothing off table' over Bahamasair cost-cutting plans
Bahamasair’s chairman yesterday said that while there had been no formal discussions with government on staff salary deferrals, “nothing is off the table” as the airline seeks to drastically cut costs.Tommy Turnquest confirmed to Tribune Business tha
Bahamasair salaries may have to be deferred
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said the government may have to defer a portion of salaries for Bahamasair employees as the COVID-19 crisis continues to hit government coffers. “As government we have some very difficult decisions to make,” he said i
'Increase subsidy or Bahamasair closes'
Bahamasair’s chairman yesterday warned the airline will “close down” without an increase in taxpayer subsidies after its top-line was cut by $22m due to Hurricane Dorian and COVID-19.Tommy Turnquest, pictured, speaking after the national flag carrier
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