The Bahamas Ministry
of Tourism, Investments & Aviation has announced that Aztec Airways
will now offer new air service between Fort Lauderdale and Marsh Harbour,
Abaco starting in June 2025.
The airline will begin operating daily flights between its
private terminal at Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and
Leonard M. Thompson International Airport (MHH) in Abaco.
Travelers departing from the private terminal will have free
parking, bypass TSA lines and experience swift check-ins and boarding under 60
seconds.
The new route underscores the growing demand for accessible
and efficient travel options within the region and the Ministry's commitment to
improving connectivity and supporting local tourism. The additional flights
will provide greater flexibility for business travel and leisure trips, making
it easier to explore Abaco, the Boating Capital of The
Bahamas.
"We are delighted by Aztec Airways' decision to expand
their service, offering daily flights between Fort Lauderdale and Abaco,"
said the Hon. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism,
Investments & Aviation in a statement.
He added, “This direct, consistent service will not only
streamline travel for our guests but also serves as a powerful catalyst for our
local economy, fostering more tourism and investment opportunities in Abaco. We
warmly welcome this enhanced partnership, which truly elevates the traveler
experience.”
“Our latest campaign proudly declares, 'It's not one island,
it's a lifetime of them,' a message designed to inspire visitors to fully
embrace the unparalleled diversity of experiences The Bahamas offers," said
Latia Duncombe, Director General of The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism,
Investments and Aviation.
In addition, she said, "Aztec Airways' expanded service
will now enable even more travelers to discover the unique beauty of The
Abacos, including its world-renowned fishing and exceptional boating
opportunities, making it easier than ever to begin that lifetime of Bahamian
adventures."
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