New Route of the Day – Americas (23 November 2025): Bahamasair between North Eleuthera and Fort Lauderdale
Bahamasair introduced flights between North Eleuthera and Fort Lauderdale on Sunday 23 November. The 355-kilometre service will operate 2-weekly, on Thursdays and Sundays, with the ATR42 turboprop aircraft. The carrier faces no competition between the two.
Flight UP171 departs North Eleuthera at 11:40 local time, arriving in Fort Lauderdale at 13:00. The return service, operating as flight UP172, takes off at 14:15 local time, touching back down in the Bahamas at 15:35.
What they said
Tracy Cooper, Managing Director of Bahamasair, said: “Bahamasair’s mission goes beyond transportation. We are connecting people, supporting economic development, and ensuring our islands remain accessible to each other and the world. The North Eleuthera – Fort Lauderdale route further represents Bahamasair’s commitment to safety, to reliability, to service excellence, and to our role in national development.”
Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation of the Bahamas, added: “The launch of this service reflects both the strength of the destination and Bahamasair’s commitment to national development. This new connection enhances our national connectivity and demonstrates the confidence we have in Eleuthera’s tremendous tourism potential. As demand for Eleuthera continues to grow, this direct route from Fort Lauderdale will support local businesses, improve access for residents, and help ensure that the benefits of our tourism industry are shared broadly across our Family Islands. Bahamasair is acting with purpose, and this route clearly demonstrates that dedication.”
Bahamasair now serves four routes from Fort Lauderdale
Bahamasair has been expanding its footprint in the United States and now maintains a total of 9 routes from the country, four of which are from Fort Lauderdale. They include Freeport, Georgetown and Nassau, in addition to North Eleuthera. Other cities it serves in the US include Orlando MCO, Miami and West Palm Beach.
This winter, Bahamasair has an average of 61-weekly flights to the US, offering over 7,800 seats per week in each direction.
In recent years, North Eleuthera has experienced consistent growth in visitor arrivals, establishing itself as one of the Bahamas’ most desirable destinations.
