This Airline Simply Launched a Direct Flight to the Bahamas From the U.S. — With No Change Charges

A trip to the Bahamas simply received simpler. 

Bahamas-based Western Air  is increasing with new flights connecting standard locations within the islands and Florida. Western will start flights connecting Freeport and Grand Bahama to Fort Lauderdale, Florida on August 22, 2024. Better of all, the airline affords free checked luggage for the fast 25-minute flights, and customer-friendly ticket insurance policies. 

“Persevering with in its trademark ticket flexibility, all Western Air tickets are legitimate for one yr with the liberty to regulate your journey plans anytime with out penalty or change charges,” the airline mentioned in a press launch. 

The airline affords connecting service to different areas all through the Bahamas together with Bimini, Cat Island, Exuma, Marsh Harbour, Nassau, and San Andros. 

Journey + Leisure noticed tickets for the brand new flight between Florida and Grand Bahama obtainable for buy on Western Air’s web site for as little as $159 one-way. The every day flight from Grand Bahama Worldwide Airport to Fort Lauderdale departs at 9:30 a.m., arriving at 9:50 a.m., and the return takes again off for the Bahamas at 11:00 a.m., arriving into the Bahamas at 11:20 a.m..

The Bahamas is a set of 16 main islands that span over 100,000 sq. miles. The islands are identified for his or her postcard-like qualities with clear water, fantastic sand seashores, and distinctive outside adventures similar to mountaineering or snorkeling. 

Greater than 9.6 million vacationers visited the Bahamas in 2023, which was a 38 p.c enhance over the earlier yr. 

As a approach to welcome guests to the Bahamas, accommodations and resorts are nonetheless providing distinctive offers and reductions. For instance, Atlantis Paradise Island has an “Countless Summer time” promotion the place visitors can obtain a fourth evening free, and as much as $400 in resort credit. 

The Bahamas Tourism Division additionally lately spotlighted offers obtainable by means of the top of the yr together with the Viva Wyndham Fortuna Seaside providing reductions on all-inclusive holidays, or reductions on day journeys within the Exuma cays.