After witnessing the devastation brought by Hurricane Dorian in 2019, no one forecasted that this island would become one of the most sought-after destinations in the Caribbean just a few years later.
Numbers don’t lie. Last year the Bahamas’ Grand Bahama experienced over 33 percent tourism growth, breaking all other Bahama islands’ records.
So far in 2024, this island has seen an increase of 8 percent in air arrivals over last year.
As it had to be, American carriers noticed US citizens growing interest in visiting this destination and have quickly increased routes and flights to the Bahamas.
US Airlines Offering New Flights to the Bahamas in 2024
The island seeks to further expand its airlift portfolio in the second half of 2024, authorities said.
“Our priority to focus on increasing airlift into Grand Bahama is a sign of our commitment to this community,” said Chester Cooper, the Bahamas Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation.
Here are some US airlines resuming or starting new routes and flights to the Bahamas.
In August, Western Air will start offering new flights between Fort Lauderdale and Freeport, Grand Bahama’s main city.
From September 6 through October 3, Bahamasair will boost capacity on its flights between Fort Lauderdale and Freeport.
On October 3, American Airlines will reinstate its daily seasonal flight from Miami to Freeport. If it turns out to be a success, the company will increase its offering to two flights per day in November.
This company also plans to offer a Saturday flight from Charlotte to Grand Bahama.
On Nov. 17, Bahamasair will start a nonstop route between West Palm Beach and Freeport.
On December 21, Delta will launch a new nonstop flight from Detroit to Nassau. Flights will start on April 12, 2025.
Although all airlines starting operations this year originate in the United States, the Bahamas has its eyes set on the UK and other international markets to further extend its reach.
“We continue to explore new markets for Grand Bahama, as well as position the island for returned service from both local and legacy airlines,” said Cooper.