Private airline, Tradewind Aviation has started new services to two cities in the Bahamas this month, capitalizing on the increasing popularity of each destination.
Tradewind Aviation announced in a statement that it has begun flights from West Palm Beach to North Eleuthera and Marsh Harbour, Abaco.
“Service to both destinations will operate from Thursday to Monday, from December 19, 2024, to May 26, 2025, departing from the private Atlantic Aviation FBO at West Palm Beach Airport,” Tradewind said.
This move aims to capitalize on the rising popularity of the Bahamas during the colder winter months in the U.S.
According to Caribbean Journal, the luxury aviation brand has long serviced the northeastern Caribbean from its hub in San Juan, Puerto Rico, catering to remote, exclusive destinations like St. Barth, Anguilla, and Virgin Gorda.
With its new base in Palm Beach, Tradewind is now offering South Florida travelers convenient connections to both Marsh Harbour, Abaco, and North Eleuthera Airport. The latter is the gateway to Harbour Island, just a quick five-minute ferry ride from the airport, the article noted.
It added: “It’s the luxury experience we’ve always enjoyed when flying on Tradewind: the state-of-the-art Pilatus planes, the free snacks and drinks, the seamless private check-in, the impressive service.”
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments, and Aviation, Chester Cooper, stated earlier this year during the signing ceremony for a $55 million loan aimed at jumpstarting the redevelopment of North Eleuthera Airport that it is the second-busiest airport in the country, following Lynden Pindling International Airport. He also noted that the airport’s redevelopment is long overdue.
Once renovations are complete, the airport will transition from its current overcrowded, temporary departure terminal to a world-class facility capable of accommodating 400 people in the departure area.
Earlier this year, Abaco experienced a 25.1 percent increase in tourist activity, with the majority of that growth concentrated around Marsh Harbour.
