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July 07, 2015
Government signs 100 million contract for new aircraft for Bahamasair
NASSAU, Bahamas -- After months of negotiations, the Bahamas Government, Monday, signed a $100 million contract with Avions de Transport Regional for the purchase of five ATR 600 model aircraft on behalf of Bahamasair, the country's national airline.
The Hon. Philip Davis, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Urban Development referred to the major investment as a "red-letter day for Ba...
No front row fees for Bahamasair
August 18, 2010
No front row fees for Bahamasair
By JAMMAL SMITH
Guardian Business Reporter
jammal@nasguard.com
Frequent flyers on Bahamasair won't be paying extra for front-row seating in the immediate future, as the airline takes a different route from other carriers which have hiked up prices on premium coach seats.
Managing Director of Bahamasair Henry Woods told Guardian Business no additional charges were on the way for its customers for s...
Bahamasair moves to replace aging fleet
June 17, 2015
Kalik Radler 0.0% partners with Bahamasair
June 15, 2015
Kalik Radler 0.0% partners with Bahamasair
The next time you board a Bahamasair international flight you might be in for a thirst-quenching surprise. The airline is partnering with CBL during the month of June to bring a little something extra to flight time ? service of complimentary non-alcoholic Kalik Radler 0.0%...
Bahamasair and Public Managers Union sign agreement
May 13, 2015
Bahamasair and Public Managers Union sign agreement
Bahamasair Chairman Valentine Grimes described the latest agreement signed between the national airline of The Bahamas and the Public Managers Union (PMU) as a "wonderful opportunity" for The Bahamas.
May 12, 2015
Bahamasair and Public Managers Union Sign Industrial Agreement
Valentine Grimes, Chairman of the Board of Bahamasair, described the latest agreement signed between the national airline of The Bahamas and the Public Managers Union (PMU) as a ?wonderful opportunity? for The Bahamas...
Bahamasair agrees middle managers deal with union
May 09, 2015
Bahamasair agrees middle managers deal with union
BAHAMASAIR executives and representatives of the Public Managers Union (PMU) yesterday signed a five-year industrial agreement aimed at "preserving the dignity and standard of living" for more than 60 middle managers employed by the ailing airline.
February 11, 2015
Doubt over whether Bahamasair viable without govt subsidies
Bahamasair's nearly $24 million net loss during the 2012/2013 fiscal year, combined with its deficit and liabilities, have cast further "significant doubt" on the airline's future, according to a recently released auditor's report.
Bahamasair sickout cost airline 820,000
February 26, 2015
Bahamasair sickout cost airline 820,000
THE Christmas industrial action by Bahamasair pilots over failed contract negotiations with the government cost the airline over $820,000 as of January 20, Deputy Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis confirmed yesterday.
China eyeing strategic partnership with Bahamasair
January 15, 2015
China eyeing strategic partnership with Bahamasair
Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe said the Chinese government has allocated $8 million in grant funding for public sector projects with social, economic and touristic benefit, and has allocated $3 million under a memorandum of understanding on the provision of goods and services addressing climate change.
These are among the concrete take-aways from recent bilateral meetings between a Bahamas deleg...
January 05, 2015
Pay and lump sum docked for pilots at Bahamasair
January 05, 2015
Pay and lump sum docked for pilots at Bahamasair
BAHAMASAIR pilots will not receive previously negotiated salary increments or lump sum payments as a consequence of their "illegal industrial action" last month, according to Bahamasair Board Chairman Valentine Grimes.
Four Bahamasair pilots laid off
January 05, 2015
Four Bahamasair pilots laid off
Bahamasair has laid four pilots, The Nassau Guardian can confirm.
The firings happened on Friday.
When contacted yesterday, Bahamasair Chairman Valentine Grimes said the notices were given due to the fact that the airline no longer has one of its Dash 8 aircraft in service.
The layoffs came nearly two weeks after Bahamasair pilots engaged in a two-day sickout.
Deputy Prime Minister Philip Brave Da...
January 03, 2015
Bahamasair board's 'offer off the table' after industrial action
BAHAMASAIR pilots will not receive previously negotiated salary increments or lump sum payments as a consequence of their "illegal industrial action" last week, according to Bahamasair Board Chairman Valentine Grimes.
January 02, 2015
Deputy PM 'has given directions' for Bahamasair pilot punishment
DEPUTY Prime Minister Phillip "Brave" Davis yesterday said he has given directives on what he "expects to occur" regarding the punitive fates of the Bahamasair pilots whose actions recently caused hundreds of travellers to be stranded in New Providence for the Christmas holidays.
Sickout cost Bahamasair close to 1 mil. thus far
December 31, 2014
Sickout cost Bahamasair close to 1 mil. thus far
The two-day sickout staged by Bahamasair pilots last week cost the airline close to $1 million, Bahamasair Chairman Valentine Grimes revealed yesterday.
Grimes said the figure is expected to increase as Bahamasair is still receiving claims from those who traveled during the period that pilots refused to work.
He explained that the airline had to give refunds to some ticket holders, and had to reim...
December 30, 2014
Bahamasair pilots who staged sickout will not be paid
BAHAMASAIR'S Board of Directors is expected to meet today to determine what action will be taken against dozens of Bahamasair pilots who staged a "sick out" last week, according to board Chairman Valentine Grimes.
DPM: Govt will speed up getting rid of Bahamasair
December 29, 2014
December 24, 2014
Bahamasair statement: 'Our contingency plan was sabotaged'
BAHAMASAIR "resumed normal operations" this morning and the "sick out" has ended, according to a statement from Bahamasair. Airline management said it anticipates that the backlog of passengers will be cleared in short order.
Bahamasair pilot 'sick-out' has ended
December 24, 2014
Deputy Minister with responsibilty for Bahamasair
December 29, 2014
Deputy Minister with responsibilty for Bahamasair
The recent unprovoked and unwarranted industrial action taken by the Pilots of the national flag carrier Bahamasair is of great concern to the government of the Bahamas in that the cost and inconvenience to the traveling public calls for immediate action to be taken to avoid further occurrences...
Bahamasair pilot "sick-out" has ended
December 24, 2014
Bahamasair pilot "sick-out" has ended
Bahamasair wishes to advise the public that the Pilot?s ?Sick Out? has ended and effective immediately Bahamasair has resumed normal operations...
December 24, 2014
Bahamasair pilots return to work - Christmas flight backlog to be cleared by 7pm
BAHAMASAIR pilots returned to work this morning, two days after staging a sick out leaving thousands of Christmas holiday travellers stranded.
December 24, 2014
Butler: Bahamasair pilots action 'irresponsible and careless'
SKY Bahamas President Randy Butler yesterday called the two-day industrial action from Bahamasair pilots "irresponsible and careless", adding that the pilots are already overpaid.
December 24, 2014
Passengers angry as Bahamasair pilots keep up protest
POLICE were summoned to the Lynden Pindling International Airport's International Departure Lounge yesterday evening to calm hundreds of disgruntled Bahamasair passengers after the airline announced it had cancelled its flights to Miami.
Bahamasair plane has 'mechanical difficulties'
December 20, 2014
Bahamasair plane has 'mechanical difficulties'
A BAHAMASAIR plane carrying 27 passengers encountered "mechanical difficulties" before taking off early yesterday morning.
Bahamasair targeting California
November 13, 2014
Bahamasair targeting California
Bahamasair is set to present a draft plan for a direct flight from California to Nassau "shortly", according to the airline's managing director.
Speaking at the opening of the Latin America and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) Airline Leaders Forum, Bahamasair Managing Director Henry Woods said that the airline is working with Baha Mar to tap into the growing Asian market.
"There is an o...
Bahamasair still needs high govt subsidies
January 31, 2012
Bahamasair still needs high govt subsidies
Despite the introduction of several cost saving measures that have 'substantially' reduced Bahamasair's operating costs, the national flag carrier will likely require the same amount of subsidies in the upcoming budget as it has in previous years, the airline's managing director Henry Woods revealed yesterday.
After criticism from the government last year, Bahamasair executives implemented measure...
Bahamasair football promotion catching on
October 15, 2014
Bahamasair football promotion catching on
MIAMI, Fla. - More and more football fans from The Bahamas are taking advantage of the great deals being offered by Bahamasair, and are venturing on a Dolphins getaway weekend.
That was the consensus this past holiday weekend, as for the most part, Bahamasair flights were full going in and coming out of South Florida. The Miami Dolphins hosted the Green Bay Packers at Sun Life Stadium on Sunday, a...
Bahamasair and the Dolphins, a winning combination
September 09, 2014
Bahamasair and the Dolphins, a winning combination
The national airline of The Bahamas is once again making it easier for Bahamians to support who many consider the national team of The Bahamas, as far as American football is concerned.
For the third straight year, Bahamasair is partnering with The Bahamas Tourist Office in Miami, Fla. and the Miami Dolphins to create an exciting game experience for Bahamian football fans. This past Sunday, the Do...
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