Canadian Sunwing returning to Grand Bahama for Christmas 2022

By Sherrica Thompson

Staff Writer

#TheBahamas, August 20, 2022 – After a two-year absence, the Canadian carrier, Sunwing Airlines, has announced that it will resume flights between Canada and Freeport, in The Bahamas, starting December 17.

The Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation of the Bahamas, Chester Cooper, made the announcement recently.

Cooper welcomed the resurgence of Grand Bahama as a major tourist destination.

He said that the airline’s return to Grand Bahama Island this holiday season speaks to the product’s viability and will help to boost the tourism sector.

“Airlift and stopover visitors are critical to the economy of Grand Bahama, and this will provide a much-needed boost for the tourism economy,” Cooper said.

Adding that: “With our plans to redevelop the airport after Hurricane Dorian ravaged it, and the transformation of the Grand Lucayan resort, we believe the potential for Grand Bahama really is limitless.”

The Minister of Grand Bahama, Ginger Moxey, also welcomed business back to the island after the pandemic.

“Sunwing’s return is a welcome development for Grand Bahama island. This service is indicative of the growth of the tourism sector and signals a major step in Grand Bahama’s recovery and revitalisation,” Moxey said.

She noted that industry partners should look forward to more news about Grand Bahama in short order that supports confidence in an imminent turnaround.

“Visitors will get to explore and experience our island and its diverse offerings and [to] send a distinct message to the world that Grand Bahama is indeed open for business and better than ever. We remain open to strategic partnerships and collaboration,” she said.

The Toronto-based carrier offers direct service from airports across Canada to destinations across the United States, Caribbean, Mexico and Central America.