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Possible Routes To Latin America And Increased Family Island Travel Coming

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – New airport expansions and renovations, possible new routes into Latin America, and access to the family islands are all top of mind for The Bahamas at a major airline conference the hosted by the country this week.

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1 year ago

February 15, 2025

Joshua Williams

And as air arrivals continue to take up the bulk of our record setting tourist arrivals, officials say now, more than ever, is the time to highlight the aviation industry.

Thousands of professionals from the airline industry in the americas gathering at the Atlantis resort this week, for Routes America 2025.

The conference brought together the best minds in aviation, allowing local airlines and stakeholders to meet and connect with key airline targets, enabling them to learn from and stay on the cutting edge of best aviation practices…

Director General at the Ministry of Tourism, Investments, and Aviation, Latia Duncombe says these meetings allow us at home to prepare for growth.

Could we see flight routes expanded to more destinations? Well, according to Nassau Paradise Island promotion board CEO, Joy Jibrilu, she says that they already have a number of meetings set up with Latin American flight carriers..

There’s also been concerns over limited access to our family island airports.

While Aviation Director, Dr. Kenneth Romer, says it’s all about creating better relationships between the nation’s flag carrier and other airlines.