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Western Air of the Bahamas expands operations

Western Air (Bahamas) Embraer ERJ 145LR (EMB-145LR) C6-MAM (msn 145409) FLL (Tony Storck). Image: 960063.

Western Air, The Bahamas based commercial airline announces additional flights for the summer between Nassau and North Eleuthera, Exuma, Cat Island and Grand Bahama, Bahamas.

Nassau to North Eleuthera, Bahamas.
Western Air officially launched flights between Nassau and North Eleuthera on February 23, 2024, aiming to provide an efficient air alternative for locals and visitors across the globe, seeking to explore the beautiful island of Eleuthera. Due to increasing demand, the airline will now offer daily flights between Nassau & North Eleuthera (except Tuesdays). Additionally, a day excursion option is now available on Fridays allowing island hoppers to jet into North Eleuthera in the morning and return to Nassau in the evening. This day excursion is convenient for tourists staying in Nassau, but hoping to explore an outer island for the day, as well as locals seeking to be in either island just for the day.

The new North Eleuthera route marks the airline’s 10th destination. The schedule includes weekend getaway options with Friday and Sunday flight times.

Nassau to Cat Island, Bahamas
Cat Island is home of The Bahamas’ highest point and is a growing hub for second home ownership for its quiet and pristine beaches. Western Air now offers daily flights into Cat Island from Nassau. Western Air is the sole commercial carrier with scheduled flights into the island.

Nassau to Exuma
This fan-favorite island destination is known for its bright turquoise waters and thrilling day excursions & tours. Western Air now offers same day excursions on Fridays & Sundays allowing adventurers to travel into Exuma in the morning and return to the city of Nassau by the evening. Western Air jets between Nassau and Exuma daily, offering added accessibility and flexibility into the island.

Nassau to Grand Bahama
Western Air currently operates the most flights per day between Nassau and Grand Bahama. The island of Grand Bahama has much to offer and also serves as the airline’s main hub with its own private passenger terminal and full service maintenance facility. Additional flights have been added to provide more flexibility between the two islands, including later evening flights during the summer. The current schedule has a mix of morning, midday and evening flight times.

Western Air offers flights between Nassau and Abaco, Andros, Bimini, Cat Island, Exuma, Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood and Grand Bahama. 

Top Copyright Photo: Western Air (Bahamas) Embraer ERJ 145LR (EMB-145LR) C6-MAM (msn 145409) FLL (Tony Storck). Image: 960063.

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