Bahamas Tourism Officials React to Newest Flights From US

Low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines will launch nonstop service between Nassau, Bahamas’ Lynden Pindling International Airport and North Carolina’s Raleigh-Durham International Airport beginning June 11.

The twice-weekly flights will depart Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Avelo’s new flights expand options for travelers headed to Nassau from the Raleigh-Durham airport, said Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation officials. Bahamas-bound visitors from Raleigh-Durham previously had to embark on a nonstop flight to Freeport, Grand Bahama aboard national carrier Bahamasair, which then continued to Nassau.

“We are excited to welcome this new service from Avelo Airlines,” said Chester Cooper, deputy prime minister and minister of tourism, investments & aviation.

“This service further affirms The Bahamas’ government’s commitment to working closely with airline partners and industry stakeholders to aggressively grow air stopover arrivals,” Cooper said.

“Expanding airlift remains a top priority for The Bahamas, and this new route strengthens our access from North Carolina, an important market for our destination,” added Latia Duncombe, The Bahamas’ director general of tourism. “We look forward to welcoming more visitors and creating unforgettable Bahamian experiences.”

Houston-based Avelo launched operations in April 2021, expanding into the Caribbean last year. The carrier has since flown more than 6.3 million customers on nearly 50,000 flights.

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