NASSAU, The Bahamas – Delta Airlines inaugural non-stop flight from Atlanta, Georgia to North Eleuthera arrived Saturday, June 16 with 50 passengers.
They were welcomed by Minister of State for Tourism the Hon. Branville McCartney, MP for North Eleuthera and Speaker of Parliament Alvin Smith, and government and Delta officials.
“We are extremely fortunate to have attracted such a reputable air carrier from a major US hub,” said Mr. McCartney. “Atlanta is a thriving metropolis.
“This new non-stop service provides market access to a significant percentage of the US population who reside in close proximity to the Delta Airlines Atlanta hub.”
Passengers on board Delta Airlines’ inaugural flight from Atlanta, Georgia disembark at North Eleuthera, Bahamas (BIS photo by Patrick Hanna)
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism’s statistics show that more than 70 per cent of the passengers who will arrive on these flights will originate from a market other than Atlanta, he said.
With more than 700 flights per day into Atlanta, Delta operates the largest single hub in the world, said the Minister.
“I thank you, on behalf of the government and people of The Bahamas for initiating these new services,” said Mr. McCartney.
“I extend the full support of the Ministry of Tourism and Aviation to ensure their success. Our fondest desire is to see the frequency of these flights increase to daily service within the next year.”
Alvin Smith, Member of Parliament for North Eleuthera and Speaker of the House of Assembly was on hand to greet the visitors on Delta Airlines’ inaugural flight from Atlanta, Georgia (BIS photo by Patrick Hanna)
Hon. Branville McCartney Minister of State in Ministry of Tourism welcomes Delta Airlines’ inaugural non-stop flight from Atlanta, Georgia to North Eleuthera (BIS photo by Patrick Hanna)
Mr. Charles Rowe, Delta Airlines representative (right), presents Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism Branville McCartney with a replica of Delta’s jets (BIS photo by Patrick Hanna)
