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Arriving shortly - a unified public transportation project
CABINET has agreed in principle to launch a unified public transportation pilot project for route 17 with the United Public Transportation Company Limited, Transport and Local Government Minister Renward Wells announced during his budget contribution in the House of Assembly yesterday.
Southwest Airlines Fined $140M For Holiday Meltdown
Southwest Airlines Fined $140M For Holiday Meltdown
USA - Southwest Airlines faces a historic $140 million fine from the U.S. Department of Transportation for its 2022 operational meltdown, where over 16,900 flights were canceled during a crucial holiday travel week.
Airlines Required To Refund Passengers For Canceled, Delayed Flights
UNITED STATES - Some good news for travelers to and from the U.S. as the Department of Transportation implementing new regulations requiring airlines to automatically refund cash for canceled or significantly delayed flights.
Airport Authority employees complete 'Access Control Workshop'
A Closing Ceremony was held February 1, 2024 for an 'Access Control Workshop' for Airport Authority employees, conducted jointly by the Organization of American States/Inter-American Committee Against Terrorism (OAS/CICTE) and US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) National Aviation Security (AVSEC), in the Airport Authority Training Room, Lynden Pindling International Airport.
Tourism officials hope to reverse blocked bookings from Grand Bahama to Florida
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Tourism officials say they are working to persuade Margaritaville at Seas (MAS) to reverse a recent decision that blocks bookings from Grand Bahama to Florida. In a press statement issued Wednesday afternoon, tourism officials said: "We advise the public that the Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation is actively engaged with MAS [...]
International agencies conduct Access Control Workshop training for Airport Authority employees
International agencies conduct Access Control Workshop training for Airport Authority employees
Minister of Foreign Affairs the Hon. Frederick Mitchell attended the opening of an Access Control Workshop for Airport Authority employees, conducted jointly by the Organization of American States/Inter-American Committee Against Terrorism (OAS/CICTE) and US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) National Aviation Security (AVSEC).
Alaska Airlines Grounds 737 Max 9 After Blowout
Alaska Airlines Grounds 737 Max 9 After Blowout
USA - Alaska Airlines imposed restrictions on the boeing plane involved in a recent mid-air blowout after receiving pressurization warnings. The National Transportation Safety Board revealed that the jet was barred from long-haul flights over water.
NOT ENOUGH: Union says bus fare increase insufficient
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Members of the Bahamas Unified Busdrivers Union are not satisfied with the potential increase of 25 cents to bus fare transportation, citing the difficulty in coping with bus maintenance and living expenses. They expressed the need for urgency in increasing the bus fares after 15 years' worth of back and forth on [...]
COVID Vaccine Update
COVID Vaccine Update
Persons 50 years of age and over and restaurant and retail workers may begin making appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, effective immediately.
Dangerous weather and the elderly
Dangerous weather and the elderly
With hurricane season well and truly in swing, it is important to ensure that the elderly are protected and prepared for the events that ensue. Making a disaster plan outlining essential steps for safely navigating dangerous weather is an important measure to take...