CONSTRUCTION ALREADY UNDERWAY: Construction of the new terminal for Western Air is already underway and is scheduled for completion by late summer.
FREEPORT, Bahamas - With proposed completion by the end of the summer, the new $4M dollars state of the art Western Air terminal, currently under construction at the Grand Bahama Airport, will bring added boost to Grand Bahama’s airlift and economy.
Welcoming the news were officials of the Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited, (GBPA) who applaud Western Air’s investment. “We’re excited and supportive of meaningful ventures that will spur this island’s economy. An expanded terminal gives birth to more employment opportunities for Bahamians. Also, greater airlift means increased traffic with an influx of more visitors from the other islands and aboard,” states Mr. Ian Rolle, GBPA- President.
The new multi-million dollar air terminal is being built at the Grand Bahama International Airport, just west of the airport’s current domestic terminal. Upon completion it will house Western Air’s terminal, corporate office and maintenance facility.
Western Air presently offers 12 flights daily between Freeport and Nassau, six flights daily between Nassau and Marsh Harbour and 4 flights daily between Nassau, Bimini, Exuma, Congo Town and San Andros. They also offer charter flights throughout the Bahamas, Caribbean including Cuba, South and Central America.
According to Mr. Rex Rolle, President & CEO of the Company, once construction is completed on the airline’s Freeport terminal, the new site will become its Northern Hub. With increase facilities, fleet, and our efficient staff, it is our intent to begin direct flights to Haiti, Jamaica, Turks & Caicos, and eventually Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, Florida.
Mr. Derek Newbold, Business Development Manager - GBPA, is optimistic about the venture. “GBPA is aggressively pursuing new interests and business development for Grand Bahama Island. One of the unique features of our island is a modern airport with US pre- clearance. So, we’re definitely supportive of Western Air’s initiative to take advantage of this feature to expand their business and provide greater access to the island,” states Newbold. Western Air currently has a fleet of 11 aircrafts which includes 5 Saab (33 seaters), 4 Metro III (19 seaters) and 2 Raytheon Beech 1900C (19seaters). The Company is 100% Bahamian owned and operated and is committed to providing safe, reliable and affordable air transport service to the general public.
