Bahamasair announced last week that beginning January 4, it will increase its domestic flight fares and is implementing for the first time a fee for the first checked luggage on international flights.
In a statement, Bahamasair Managing Director Tracy Cooper said the airline has not had a domestic fare increase in the past eight years, noting that the adjustments have become necessary due to the increase in operational costs.
For example, a one way flight from Nassau to Freeport was yesterday listed as costing $105 on Bahamasair’s website and $222.88 round trip; whereas beginning January 4 the fare will increase to $131.60 one way and $250.88 round trip.
A flight to Marsh Harbour, Abaco from Nassau was $100 one way and $212.80 round trip, and will be increased to$126 and $240.80 respectively.
Regarding the increase in baggage fees on international flights, Bahamasair will now charge $25 for the first checked bag, whereas for many years the first checked bag was free.
The second checked bag remains $45, as well as the third bag at $75 and all remaining bags at $125 each.
The baggage policy for domestic travel remains the same, the airline stated.
Bahamasair noted that the changes in baggage fees would allow the airline to better conform to industry standards.
Bahamasair has been hit hard since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, with its executives estimating that the corporation has lost approximately $3.5 million per month since March.
Minister of State for Finance Senator Kwasi Thompson announced earlier this month that state-owned enterprises including Bahamasair and the Water and Sewerage Corporation would increase fares and fees in an effort to help government realize $100 million in cost savings as it navigates the economic crisis from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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