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One lucky Freeport 'TaDa Fan' to WIN a FREE trip to her Bon Voyage Party - Feb 3, 2010 - 10:39:13 AM
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Freeport, Bahamas - Are you an ultimate TaDa fan in Freeport?

Thanks to SkyBahamas, one lucky Freeport TaDa fan will win one round-trip ticket to attend TaDa's Bon Voyage Party on Friday, February 5th in Nassau.

The lucky winner will receive accommodations, transportation and 2 all access VIP passes to the concert party at the all brand new Luna Nightclub!

Tune into More 94FM to learn more...

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SkyBahamas Bimini Weekend Special‏ - Jan 29, 2010 - 7:24:18 AM

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  SkyBahamas Special Fly to BIMINI / NASSAU this weekend for ONLY $69.00 One way.

Friday January 29th, 2010,

Saturday January 30, 2010

Sunday January 31st, 2010 ...

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SkyBahamas Haiti Day - Wednesday January 20th, 2010 - Jan 20, 2010 - 9:11:00 AM

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The Bahamas - SkyBahamas Airlines has declared Wednesday January 20, 2010 to be Haiti Day at SkyBahamas.

For every round-trip ticket that is purchased and travelled on this day, SkyBahamas will donate $5 to the relief efforts in Haiti. This is for Wednesday Jan. 20th only.

As you are probably aware, SkyBahamas has led the way from the airline side in delivering on our commitment to providing an expeditious response to the plight of our neighbours.  We have already flown two humanitarian flights, and expect to fly at least two additional flights into Haiti.  We are partnering with other religious, media and charitable organizations to make a difference!

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SkyBahamas seeks maintenance certification - Jan 6, 2010 - 1:30:57 PM

Nassau, Bahamas -  Saab 340A operator SkyBahamas is preparing to launch a maintenance, repair and overhaul subsidiary, SkyBahamas Maintenance, to perform all maintenance in-house rather than outsourcing the work.

Maintenance directors at the Nassau-based carrier are working on Part 145 certification, carrier CEO Randy Butler tells ATI, and SkyBahamas would like to secure approval by June or July. While the airline performs its own line maintenance, heavy maintenance is outsourced to Canadian and US firms, Butler says.

The carrier is also awaiting regulatory approval from the government of Haiti to connect Marsh Harbour with Cap Haitien...

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SkyBahamas 12 Days of Christmas Give Aways - Dec 22, 2009 - 10:31:49 AM

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SkyBahamas 12 Days of Christmas Give Aways

Fly SkyBahamas this Christmas and you qualify to WIN Thousands of Dollars in Gifts and Prizes!

Tickets starting at only $79.00!

Come Fly with us...

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(VIDEO) SkyBahamas begins direct flights from Grand Bahama to Turks & Caicos - Nov 19, 2009 - 11:04:38 AM

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Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas - SkyBahamas is pleased to announce the commencement of service into Provo, Turks & Caicos from Grand Bahama Island starting on November 20th, 2009 with a special price of only $499 Round Trip!

On October 14th SkyBahamas, the Bahamian regional airline took an inaugural flight to Turks and Caicos Islands. 

The Bahamas Weekly presents our VIDEO coverage of the inugural trip which presents words from Provo resident and past resident of Grand Bahama, Deandra Hamilton who is still in media, now with PTV;  Peter Turnquest, Chairman of SkyBahamas;  Captain Randy Butler, CEO/President of SkyBahamas, on various locations in Provo in particular their international airport, and the Seven Stars Resort...
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SkyBahamas COB Midterm Special - Oct 27, 2009 - 11:40:27 AM

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Book your tickets on SkyBahamas Airlines Ltd. to anywhere we fly for just  $139.99!!!

Fly to Exuma, Freeport, Abaco, Bimini , & Cat Island !

You DO NOT have to be a COB Student!

Email your first and last name and the phrase “LET ME FLY” to info@skybahamas.net and automatically enter to win a complimentary round-trip ticket to anywhere SkyBahamas flies!
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SkyBahamas makes inaugural flight from Freeport to Turks and Caicos - Oct 16, 2009 - 11:22:53 PM

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Grand Bahama Island - On October 14th SkyBahamas, the Bahamian regional airline took an inaugural flight to Turks and Caicos Islands.  The Bahamas Weekly News Team and approximately 30 persons who are travel, business, and media partners were invited to join SkyBahamas management on a two-hour flight to sight-see on the beautiful city of Providenciales. While there the group had lunch at Seven Stars resort where CEO and Captain Randy Butler, SkyBahamas and Kevin Turnquest, Chairman of SkyBahamas had the opportunity to bring remarks on future plans to both the Turks and Caicos and Grand Bahama media about this initiative to commence non-stop flights from Grand Bahama Island to Turks and Caicos on a weekly basis.

According to Chairman of the Board of Sky Bahamas, Mr. Peter Turnquest, with the pending launch of its scheduled service into Turks and Caicos and its continuous adherence to its core value of a culture of safety and passionate, quality service...

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SkyBahamas Airlines Anniversary Special! - Sep 26, 2009 - 8:43:25 AM

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Come Celebrate with SkyBahamas Airlines during our Anniversary!

For the entire month of SEPTEMBER 2009...

Fly to any of our Destinations: Nassau * Abaco * Freeport * Exuma * Cat Island * Bimini for only $139.99 Round Trip! (includes taxes)

Call and reserve your flight today! "Safety is Our Culture and Service is Our Passion"

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Miss Universe Contestants Travel SkyBahamas Airlines Ltd. to Bimini - Aug 18, 2009 - 3:04:47 PM
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The Bahamas - On August 8th, some of the Miss Universe contestants from countries all over the world, traveled aboard SkyBahamas Airlines Ltd. to “work a little and play a little” in some of the most beautiful islands of the Bahamas.

On Saturday, August 8, the ladies traveled to the lovely island of Bimini.  Once they arrive, the contestants started their day with a tour of Ansil’s Boat House, which is named after the owner, Mr. Ansil Saunders.  Mr. Saunders is widely known for his hand-crafted and award-winning bone fishing boat called “The Bimini Bonefisher”. The ladies were also scheduled to visit the Bimini Bay Resort, and the Bimini Sands Marina to see Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth.  To conclude their Bimini trip, the ladies relaxed and enjoyed the sounds of the charity cover band known as, “Band From TV”...
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SkyBahamas Summer Sale - Tickets only $150 - Jul 27, 2009 - 4:35:13 AM

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Your Number One Choice....SkyBahamas!

Fly Sky to any of our Inter-Island Destinations: Fly from Nassau to Exuma (3 flights daily); Nassau to Freeport (3 flights daily); Nassau to Marsh Harbour (2 flights daily); Nassau to Bimini (2 flights daily); or Nassau to Cat Island (2 flights daily).

Summer Seat Sale - $150...

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Nassau to Abaco - Daily at $170 Round Trip - Jun 13, 2009 - 10:39:33 PM

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Come fly with us!  Daily flights from Nassau to Abaco only $170 Round Trip.

We offer 2 flights daily departing from Nassau at 7:30am or 4:30pm to suit your needs. 

Complimentary beverage service - Cocktails - Special Bahamian-made treats

Conveniently located at the Sir Pindling International Airport...

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It’s Teacher Appreciation Month at SkyBahamas Airlines! - May 27, 2009 - 8:03:52 AM


It’s Customer Appreciation at SkyBahamas Airlines!  Check out our special flights From NAS to FPO and back for just $69.00!

Just travel to NASSAU or FREEPORT on the following days: Saturday, May 9th, Sunday, May 10th, and Friday, May 15th and travel with SkyBahamas for just $69.00! 

And teachers, we didn’t forget about you!  The entire Month of May is Teacher’s Appreciation Month!  Buy a roundtrip ticket anywhere we fly, with proof of employment and get 5% off your purchase!

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SkyBahamas Airlines Inaugural Cat Island Flight and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - May 20, 2009 - 3:42:42 PM

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Nassau, Bahamas  –
What began as a rainy morning, brightened into as a successful, sunny one for locals in New Bight, Cat Island yesterday!    As a spacious 33 seater, SkyBahamas aircraft touched down at the New Bight Airport in Cat Island, a group of students from local schools, community leaders and a few onlookers welcomed the plane with loud and exciting cheers yesterday morning.  

The Inaugural Flight was the first flight to commence new service into the island. As passengers disembarked the aircraft, they were greeted on the red carpet by a host of island officials and community leaders.   Some of which included, Mr. Charles King, Sr. Island Administrator, Mr. Alfred Daniels, Deputy Chief Councilor, Ms. Beverly Thacker, Ministry of Education Superintendant, and Pamela Poitier, from Ministry of Tourism...  

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SkyBahamas introduces new daily service to Cat Island - May 18, 2009 - 1:12:41 PM


Nassau, Bahamas - Now making good on their promise to bring daily flights into Cat Island, SkyBahamas Airlines Ltd., the Bahamian Regional Airline, will be launching the first of its daily flights into New Bight, Cat Island on Tuesday, May 19, 2009!

In March of this year, the airline took a group of 19 persons to New Bight and held a small ceremony at the Old Bight Gospel Chapel Mission Home, which cares for 13 children.    It was then, that SkyBahamas Airlines announced their future plans to begin daily services into New Bight, Cat Island.  SkyBahamas also adopted the home and celebrated with the children by providing a pizza party and supplying the home with donations of groceries and an ongoing commitment of monetary donations...

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$56 Sale at SkyBahamas Airlines!!! - Apr 22, 2009 - 11:35:18 PM

This Friday, April 24th and Sunday April 26th SkyBahamas will be celebrating the 56th Annual National Family Island Regatta with special discounted air fare rates!
 
SkyBahamas will be running a $56 dollar special for a one way flight on those days ONLY.
 
Friday, April 24, 2009
GGT to NAS (anytime returning to NAS that day) = $56.00
 
Sunday, April 26, 2009
NAS to GGT (anytime departing NAS that day) = $56.00 taxes included..
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VIDEO Interview with Peter Turnquest, Chairman, SkyBahamas at Business Outlook 09 - Mar 20, 2009 - 11:38:58 AM

 
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Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - Listen and watch Peter Turnquest speak on Strategic Business Partnerships, his topic at the 2009 Grand Bahama Business Outlook, held in February at the Westin, Our Lucaya Resort.

Turnquest discusses the current economic situation and challenges of The Bahamas Aviation Industry in such an economy.  Competition, fuel, and operating costs are all discussed.

SkyBahamas Airlines Ltd. is a regional airline in The Bahamas, which first began with regular flights into Exuma.  Improved guest service and the reintroduction of in-flight service have been implemented by SkyBahamas.

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Bahamas Regional Airline, SkyBahamas Continues Growth at Affordable prices - Mar 18, 2009 - 8:12:27 PM

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The Bahamas Weekly is pleased to welcome SkyBahamas Airlines Ltd as Gold Advertising members on our website.

SkyBahamas Airlines Ltd. is one of the best regional airlines in The Bahamas. They first began with regular flights into Exuma.  Today SkyBahamas Airlines Ltd. not only continues service into Exuma but has now expanded its routes to Freeport, Bimini,  and its latest addition, Marsh Harbour Abaco.

Each of their flying destinations has proven to be the perfect home for Bahamians as well as a magnificent tourist attraction for visitors.  "With crystal clear oceans that stretch for miles, white beaches, luxurious hotel accommodations and so much more, SkyBahamas Airlines Ltd. should definitely be your first choice for airline traveling."

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SkyBahamas becomes the Official Domestic Airline of the Miss Bahamas World Pageant - Mar 17, 2009 - 3:43:46 PM

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Nassau, Bahamas  – The sky is the limit for this year’s Miss Bahamas World contestants who will see more of the Islands of the Bahamas thanks to a new partnership between SkyBahamas Airlines Ltd. and the Miss Bahamas Organization® - producers of the Miss Bahamas World beauty pageant.     

Principals of SkyBahamas and MBO signed a contract today making the new partnership between the country’s fastest growing domestic airline and the country’s leading beauty pageant official.   As a result of the agreement, the pageant’s family island based contestants, lecturers, and essential service providers will be flown to and from the capital for pageant events...   

 

 

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SkyBahamas Introduces Service into Cat Island and Gives Back to That Community - Mar 11, 2009 - 6:20:00 PM

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Nassau, The Bahamas  – Fresh on the heels of its inaugural flight launch into Marsh Harbour, Abaco three weeks ago, SkyBahamas, the Bahamian regional airline, introduced residents of Old Bight, Cat Island to its service this past Saturday.

The one-day trip from Nassau to Cat Island with 19 crew and partners of SkyBahamas, was not only an opportunity to give residents there a much needed service, but to also provide support to and adopt The Old Bight Gospel Chapel Mission Home, which is home to 13 children.

“For many years the residents of this island have been sending out a call for an airline that offers quality, on-time performance, courteous and friendly service, safe and reliable aircrafts with the added bonus of affordable pricing..."


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