AnguillaAir, a new airlift under the auspices of BermudaAir, made its inaugural flight into Anguilla out of Logan International Airport in Boston on the afternoon of Wednesday, December 17th. This was the first scheduled flight of the airline outside of Bermuda, directly to Anguilla, and a first for the airline’s growing footprint in the Caribbean region.
This milestone in Anguilla’s aviation history marks an important step in strengthening and enhancing air access to the island. The flight from Boston touched down at the Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport at 4:15 pm.
On board the airline’s maiden voyage into Anguilla were the Honorable Minister of Tourism, Mr. Cardigan Connor and the Honourable Minister of Infrastructure and Communication, Mr. Jose Vanterpool. The two ministerial officials left the island for Boston on Monday, December 15th just to make contact with the airline’s personnel and to escort the passengers and crew to Anguilla, welcoming them to the new Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport terminal.
An air of excitement prevailed among those who were allowed on the tarmac to witness the event up close, and dozens of cars were parked close to the parameter fencing where onlookers could get a good view of the auspicious event. The ribbon was cut by the Honourable Premier, Mrs. Cora Richardson-Hodge, flanked by BermudaAir’s Founder and CEO Adam Scott, along with other government officials.
In a press release earlier this year, Mr. Scott had said: “This is more than a new route. It is a reflection of what BermudaAir was built to do – to strengthen island connections, deliver extraordinary service and create lasting economic value for Bermuda and beyond.”
The formal welcome ceremony took place at the terminal’s Mezzanine Lookout.
