New Nonstop Flights Coming to Grand Bahama

By: - January 17th, 2017

There’s a new air route coming to Grand Bahama.

Vacation Express is launching new nonstop flights from New Orleans to Freeport, Grand Bahama, starting May 27, 2017.

The flights will depart weekly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport through June 26, 2017.

“Grand Bahama is one of our country’s most exciting and adventurous destinations,” said Joy Jibrilu, Director General, Bahamas Ministry of Tourism. “The Island has so much to offer especially with its myriad of eco-tourism attractions, its pristine beaches that go on for miles, world class resorts and great shopping.”

The flights will be operated by Sunwing Airlines on a Boeing 737-800 aicraft.

— Caribbean Journal Staff

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