VI prepares for direct Miami flights via American Airlines
The BVI Airports Authority in a March 2, 2023, press release said work continues at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport ahead of the new service and expected increase in passengers through the facility.
Direct flight a 'game-changer' - Hon Rymer
The release quoted Minister of Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) as noting that the direct flight connectivity between the two destinations will be a “game-changer” and one of the main economic drivers to the main industries in the VI.
“I am thrilled that American Airlines has chosen to extend their services to the VI as the Government and the Authority continue to work tirelessly to enhance and increase air access to and through the Territory. Connectivity through air service development will continue to be our main focus ahead of the proposed airport development project,” he said.
“We are going to rock this destination. Congratulations BVI!” a representative from American Airlines reportedly said while congratulating the Territory on the achievement.
Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mr. Theodore E. Burke was quoted as saying that the project implementation team from American Airlines visited the Territory from February 20 to 24, 2023, and met with officials from the BVI Airports Authority and other industry stakeholders.
Significant increase in passengers expected
Discussions were also held with officers from the Departments of Immigration and Customs, hotels, and other airport service providers, as well as members of the Authority’s Board of Directors on the new service.
BVIAA Managing Director, Mr. Kurt A.G. Menal added that the Authority is currently undertaking the necessary steps to prepare the airport for a significant increase in passenger movement that will result from the direct connection.
The Authority said a team has already identified the office and check-in counter spaces to be occupied by American Airlines and added that the immediate next step will see the airline installing the necessary equipment and infrastructure at the airport, followed by the recruitment and training of the necessary personnel to staff their operations.
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25 Responses to “VI prepares for direct Miami flights via American Airlines”
What is even so disturbing is when I heard a security officer saying to an airline staff that they cannot take it no more because they are being overworked because of the lack of staff and their management knows what going on and fails to deal with it.
As someone who travels a lot where are all these passengers going to sit, don’t even ask for the arrival area, the space is too small. But let’s hope that they get things complete before the June 1st.
Also, will the departure area take a plane full of passangers ( not sure of the aircraft capacity, but last check on line for july, hardly an empty seat.
connection times in miami allowing for customs and immigration clearance .....? when i booked mine it gave me 2 hours connection time ...which in Miami is not enough time to do immigration, collect bags, recheck bags and go back through TSA.
ground handling to do the turnaround on the tarmac to ensure flight leaves on time...?
Check in desk...hopefully faster than some of the existing checkin staff in other airlines at beef island.
just putting these things out there...i.m sure they are all being addressed.
A great thing to be happening for the territory.
well done all who have made it happen