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December 27, 2018
Back on schedule: Bahamasair chief says company on right track
AFTER a weekend of chaos, cancellations and lengthy delays, operations at Bahamasair are back on schedule, the airline's managing director Tracy Cooper has said...
March 25, 2024
Bahamasair Management signs Five-Year Industrial Agreement with BALPA
The Management at the country’s National Flag Carrier, Bahamasair and The Bahamas Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) signed a five-year Industrial Agreement worth a little over $500,000 at the flag carrier’s administrative office on Friday, March 22, 2024.
Bahamasair and BALPA sign industrial agreement
March 22, 2024
Bahamasair and BALPA sign industrial agreement
BAHAMASAIR and the Bahamasair Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) on Friday signed a five-year industrial agreement valued at $500k, that increases the retirement age to 65 along with salary increases, navigation production pay, and other benefits.
Retirement Age Increased for Bahamasair Pilots
March 23, 2024
Retirement Age Increased for Bahamasair Pilots
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The retirement age for Bahamasair pilots has been raised from sixty to sixty-five to retain valuable expertise.
March 22, 2024
New industrial agreement signed and retirement age increased for Bahamasair pilots
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Bahamasair and The Bahamas Airline Pilots Association (BALPA), announced Friday morning that the national flag carrier and its pilots have agreed to increase pilots' retirement age to 65 and have also signed a $500, 000 industrial agreement which is set to provide salary increases, navigation production pay and a number of other benefits [...]
New Agreement Coming Soon For Bahamasair Pilots
March 10, 2024
New Agreement Coming Soon For Bahamasair Pilots
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Pilots represented by the Bahamas Airline Pilots Association or BALPA, are poised to experience a sense of relief shortly.
Bahamasair Suspends Flights to Haiti
March 05, 2024
Bahamasair Suspends Flights to Haiti
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - It comes after the turmoil-stricken nation has declared a state of emergency after thousands of inmates escaped from its largest prison.
March 04, 2024
New industrial agreement between Bahamasair's management and pilots nears completion
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Bahamasair pilots, represented by the Bahamas Airline Pilots Association (BALPA), will soon breathe a sigh of relief as the inking of a new industrial agreement with airline management is said to be on the horizon. BALPA and executives of the national flag carrier have been locked in dialogue at the negotiation table for [...]
Bahamasair suspends flights into Haiti
March 04, 2024
Bahamasair suspends flights into Haiti
NASSAU, BAHAMAS-Bahamasair's Managing Director Tracey Cooper confirmed Monday morning that the national flag carrier Bahamasair has suspended all flights into Cap-Haiten, the airline's highest yielding route, as civil unrest mounts in that Caribbean island. While the gang-related violence has been more prevalent in the nation's capital, Port-au-Prince, Cooper said the decision was made "out [...]
February 14, 2024
PAC hopes to host public hearings on a variety of issues including freight tax and Bahamasair fares, says Opposition leader
OPPOSITION leader Michael Pintard hopes the Public Accounts Committee will host public hearings as it examines various issues, including Bahamasair costs to Haiti and Cuba.
February 05, 2024
Bahamasair opens City Ticket Office at Southwest Plaza
The Carmichael Road area has long been dubbed “City 2000” due to the massive population shift to that fast-growing community.
February 05, 2024
ONE-ON-ONE: Labour Director seeks to help resolve Bahamasair pilots' concerns
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Labour Director Howard Thompson last night revealed that he had asked the head of Bahamas Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) to meet with him one-on-one on Tuesday to see how best to resolve the association's issues, amidst reports that Bahamasair pilots are on work to rule. Neither BALPA president Mark Johnson nor Tracy Cooper, [...]
February 04, 2024
Bahamasair Managing Director: Pilot Age Issue Still Not Fully Resolved
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - While Bahamasair executives work to get passengers in seats in the cabin, they're facing another challenge with keeping pilots in cockpits.
February 02, 2024
Bahamasair Opens City Ticket Office At Southwest Plaza
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Carmichael Road area has long been dubbed "City 2000" due to the massive population shift to that fast-growing community. In this vein, Bahamasair has decided to open its City Ticket Office (CTO) to accommodate that growing residential and commercial area.
February 02, 2024
Bahamasair opens new ticketing office in the Southwest Plaza
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The national flag carrier Bahamasair has opened a new ticketing office in the Southwest Plaza building on Carmichael Road. The new location is a transition from its former ticketing office in Palmdale. Airline and aviation industry officials participated in a grand opening ceremony Friday morning. Managing Director at Bahamasair Tracey Cooper says [...]
Bahamasair Boeing Receives FAA Certification
February 01, 2024
Bahamasair Boeing Receives FAA Certification
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Bahamasair's newly acquired Boeing 737 next generation aircraft has been given the all-clear to travel to the United States.
February 01, 2024
Bahamasair Confirms New 737 Deployment Amidst Standard FAA Audit
Bahamasair acknowledges the recent news story concerning our new 737aircraft and wishes to bring clarity on the availability of this aircraft in our operations between TheBahamas and US destinations that we service.
Bahamasair Partners With NFL Flag Bahamas
January 31, 2024
Bahamasair Partners With NFL Flag Bahamas
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - This weekend when the National Football League hosts the annual Pro Bowl, Bahamians will be in attendance and not just watching.
Bahamasair's Boeing 737 cleared by the Federal Aviation Administration to fly into the United States
January 31, 2024
Bahamasair's Boeing 737 cleared by the Federal Aviation Administration to fly into the United States
NASSAU, BAHAMAS-Bahamasair's Managing Director Tracey Cooper has confirmed that the airline's new Boeing 737 has been cleared by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fly into the United States (US). Cooper said the aircraft is ready for take-off and will operate a Nassau to Floria route today. The airline's update follows media reports that [...]
January 31, 2024
Bahamasair announces partnership with NFL Flag Football Bahamas
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The national flag carrier Bahamasair has announced its partnership with NFL Flag Football Bahamas. The partnership comes ahead of the country's adult and children's team's departure for the Pro Weekend in Orlando which is slated for February 1 – 4. 2024. The airline's Managing Director Tracy Cooper says Bahamasair stepped up to [...]
Bahamasair New Boeing Unable To Fly
January 27, 2024
Bahamasair New Boeing Unable To Fly
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Bahamasair newly acquired Boeing 737 NG is unable to travel to the U.S. as the aircraft is not certified by the United States Federal Aviation Administration.
Bahamasair New Boeing Unable To Fly To The U.S.
January 27, 2024
Bahamasair New Boeing Unable To Fly To The U.S.
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Bahamasair newly acquired Boeing 737 NG is unable to travel to the U.S. as the aircraft is not certified by the United States Federal Aviation Administration.
January 27, 2024
Bahamasair acknowledges temporary delay for new plane's certification
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamasair has released a statement seeking to "bring clarity on the availability of this aircraft in our operations between The Bahamas and US destinations that we service." The statement read: "The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States is in the process of an audit of all airline operators in The [...]
January 26, 2024
Bahamasair familiarization tour in North Carolina continues
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- It's Day 2 of the Bahamasair familiarization tour in Raleigh, North Carolina and Eyewitness News is on the move. Our Laurencia Smith, who is on the ground with Bahamasair officials, visited the North Carolina State Museum of Natural Sciences. The museum is located in the central part of the city, it is the largest [...]
January 26, 2024
Bahamasair Addresses Incident on Flight 402 Enroute to Crooked Island and Acklins
Bahamasair wishes to provide reassurance to the public regarding the safety of all passengers aboard Flight 402, which was en route to Acklins before continuing to Nassau from CrookedIsland. On Wednesday, January 24th, an incident occurred during the flight due to an engine defect. Consequently, the flight crew promptly initiated an immediate return to Crooked Island shortly after takeoff.
January 25, 2024
UP & AWAY: Bahamasair reintroduces its seasonal service to North Carolina
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Eyewitness News is on the move and on the ground with Bahamasair in North Carolina for a formalization trip in the Raleigh and Durham areas. The purpose of the visit is not only to introduce prospective travelers to the airline's seasonal route, which is back in rotation, but it's also aimed at [...]
BAHAMASAIR UPDATE: Back to the skies
January 25, 2024
BAHAMASAIR UPDATE: Back to the skies
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Aviation officials have confirmed to Eyewitness News that the Bahamasair plane, which was grounded in Crooked Island yesterday due to mechanical issues, has been assessed by the airline's maintenance crew and is now en route to Nassau for further maintenance checks. "It is a ferry flight with no passengers," aviation officials said. [...]
January 25, 2024
Bahamasair: It Was A Mechanical Issue With the Engine
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Managing Director of Bahamasair Tracy Cooper confirmed that flight 402 experienced a mechanical issue with the engine on Wednesday.
Bahamasair flight grounded in Crooked Island for maintenance; normal operations soon, says Aviation Director
January 25, 2024
Bahamasair flight grounded in Crooked Island for maintenance; normal operations soon, says Aviation Director
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Aviation Director Dr. Kenneth Romer has confirmed that a Bahamasair flight, which was grounded in Crooked Island as a result of mechanical issues yesterday, remains out of service for maintenance; but, confirmed that it should be returned to normal operations soon. Dr. Romer said that the flight, which was en route [...]
January 25, 2024
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 an engine defect shortly after take off.
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