June 1, 2023 is a 'red-letter day’ for VI’s air transportation growth– Hon Rymer
In a short ceremony, the minister who was a passenger on the flight, along with Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), said 37 years have passed since the first direct flight to the Virgin Islands from the US mainland.
He said since then there was an expansion to the airport, new terminal, runway extension, along with improved aircraft design, "that makes today's inaugural flight as American Airlines, American Eagle, historical, a red letter today in our territory's growth for air transportation.”
Acknowledgements
He continued, “We must acknowledge though, the past efforts of past government, passed boards, past management, private individuals and companies, and I take this time to say thank you, because it's on your shoulders that we stand on today,” Hon Rymer added.
The Minister also thanked Premier Dr the Honourable Wheatley for assigning this role to the Ministry of Communications and Works, along with the Managing Director of the Airports Authority, the BVI Tourist Board, and the Director of Projects along with the staff of the BVI Airports Authority for making the day possible.
Historic day for VI- Hon Rymer
The Minister detailed that after more negotiations on the possibility of landing certain airplanes in the VI, the local team pursued aggressively to have the flights be made a reality in the VI, with the confirmation coming in December 2023.
“Today here we are, a historical milestone is being achieved and we congratulate and acknowledge American Airlines for recognising the potential of the Virgin Islands and being bold enough to add the BVI as a destination through in collaboration with Envoy.”
The Minister added that the move means progress and a positive step towards continued growth and development and enhancement of the local tourism product.
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30 Responses to “June 1, 2023 is a 'red-letter day’ for VI’s air transportation growth– Hon Rymer”
I hope you get a hug to displace this anger in you.
And I’m happy to see that persons turned out to welcome this awesome venture!
it is good idea but BVI Airways would have been 5 years in operation(EIS/MIA) Our very own airline....
Give some attention to the public highways
Airports Authority team excellent job in bringing non stop connectivity between the VI and Miami.
The activities today included everyone. We felt the BVI love.
Airports Authority is team of the decade!!!
Injustice will never stop!