Direct flights from US mainland to BVI expected soon — Premier
Premier Andrew Fahie has announced that with expansion plans well underway for the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island and the Taddy Bay International Airport in Virgin Gorda, the government has been receiving favourable responses from airlines seeking to conduct direct flights from the United States mainland to the BVI.
While speaking at a recent media briefing, Fahie said the government has been writing to airlines encouraging and inviting them to conduct direct flights between the Virgin Islands and the US mainland; utilising the current runway length at the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport, while expansion works continue.
“The feedback has been positive from all the airlines contacted. One particular airline is presently expanding its fleet and is optimistic about starting this service by the end of the third quarter of this year; based on the discussions taking place. The others are looking at their fleet configuration,” Fahie said.
“Another airline, which heard about what we are trying to do, reached out to us because they have recently made some additions to their fleet, and they now have an aircraft that is capable of conducting flights between Beef Island and Miami, possibly three days per week,” the Premier continued.
He noted technical discussions are underway with the airline to work out the logistics involved, and the government is optimistic that things will work out for the airline to introduce direct flights very soon.
The Premier said the public will be notified of updates as talks progress.
“In the meantime, the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) and the other relevant stakeholders are continuing the technical work with respect to the expansions of both airports at Beef Island and Virgin Gorda. Updates will also be provided as these technical works progress so that persons can be fully informed of these projects,” the Premier said.
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Pigs gonna fly in first
What the status of my 7.2 million? Is the case finalizeed?
“don’t mind he”
Name one airline, just one.
Yo mammas international airline
Lol i thought just the same
Columbian Parcel Service looking closely.
You should have taken the first flight out..COI is going to get you now..
Elections will be before that because he cannot afford to have this lie hanging during election if its later than September. Name one airline for us Premier. Just one?
The same one from last time.
Rip off air
you cannot blame the dude for creative , look at the number that was played on the 3 rd district rep ,and all the mud slinging that went down in the last election, which worked , they got the win (Trump style )
you cannot blame the dude for being creative , look at the number that was played on the 3 rd district rep ,and all the mud slinging that went down in the last election, which worked , they got the win (Trump style )
Little bit suspicious, feel as if I have heard this before over the last 10 years
Sad.
Be very very careful What you are doing. These Airline are not negotiating in fairness. They are trying to see how much they can get..We need the flight.. Be very careful with your negotiation and what you giving and signing..They ask for a lot, they get it. Then after 6 months, they ask for more or threaten to pull out. Be very careful..
What does “soon” mean in this context? We’ve been down this road before. Could be any time in the next 5-10 years…It would be great to be able to fly directly to the mainland, but what is the evidence for a sustainable load factor attractive to the airline? Or, how much is the govt. willing to pay to subsidize the airline? And, for how long? What kind of fares will be involved. Will it be possible to fly round trip to Miami for $ 600 (about what the cost to go to StT and flying out of there if you book ticket 2-3 mo in advance)?
At this media briefing we’re you not allowed to ask questions?
Why yall always bring these lame ass news articles to the people?
Soon? When?
Airline? Which one?
GIVE US A BREAK!!
Andrew is NOT going to say which airlines because he knows someone will check and find out he’s l**ng
At most 600 dollars even if you trying go further than Florida. Let’s be real
As a pilot and airline executive, There is only one jet capable of that flight (and even then the pax load is limited) direct from the short runway of TUPJ to MIA. Yes folks you have seen that same airplane in BVI Airways livery. No matter how much you wish it, politicians cannot change the laws of physics.
Once the runway is extended, it will be a different matter.