Travel in Bahamas, Jamaica and US Interrupted as Passengers across Exuma, Montego Bay, Fort Lauderdale and more Witness Nine Cancellations by Bahamasair, New Update

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Published on
October 31, 2025

Travel plans across the Caribbean and the US were suddenly Interrupted when Bahamasair announced nine flight Cancellations. This unexpected operational snag starting on 30th October and continuing on 3st October, 2025, deeply affected Passengers traveling to and from major tourism spots. The disruption was immediately felt across three key countries: The Bahamas, Jamaica and the US. In The Bahamas, local island hopping was halted, with flights serving Exuma, Rock Sound, Nassau and Deadman’s Cay being grounded. The international schedules were also impacted, notably affecting traffic through Montego Bay and Fort Lauderdale. These Cancellations directly exposed the fragility of essential air links, demanding immediate attention from affected travelers and airport authorities alike. The data from FlightAware also show four recorded Delays, highlighting a broader consistency issue.

The total number of cancelled flights by Bahamasair, has been confirmed at nine. The affected services were operated by both ATR 43 (AT43) turboprop and Boeing 737 (B737) jet aircraft, indicating a disruption that extended across the airline’s domestic and international fleet.

The canceled flight segments are detailed as follows:IdentTypeOriginDestinationScheduled Departure TimeBHS357AT43Lynden Pindling Int’l (NAS)Exuma Int’l (GGT)Thu 06:52 AM EDTBHS357AT43Exuma Int’l (GGT)Rock Sound Int’l (RSD)Thu 08:05 AM EDTBHS147B737Lynden Pindling Int’l (NAS)Sangster Int’l (MBJ)Thu 08:40 AM EDTBHS357AT43Rock Sound Int’l (RSD)Lynden Pindling Int’l (NAS)Thu 09:10 AM EDTBHS148B737Sangster Int’l (MBJ)Lynden Pindling Int’l (NAS)Thu 10:40 AM ESTBHS382AT43Lynden Pindling Int’l (NAS)Deadman’s Cay (LGI)Thu 02:49 PM EDTBHS383AT43Deadman’s Cay (LGI)Lynden Pindling Int’l (NAS)Thu 04:14 PM EDTBHS207B737Lynden Pindling Int’l (NAS)Fort Lauderdale Intl (KFLL)Fri 04:10 PM EDTBHS208B737Fort Lauderdale Intl (KFLL)Lynden Pindling Int’l (NAS)Fri 06:25 PM EDT

It is observed that the cancellations were concentrated over a two-day period (Thursday and Friday), with multiple legs of the BHS357 service being withdrawn, suggesting the interruption of an entire domestic route cycle.

The disruptions have been noted across both inter-island domestic services and international connections. Domestically, routes originating from or destined for Lynden Pindling International (NAS) in Nassau were impacted, affecting travel to the islands of Exuma, Eleuthera and Long Island.

Internationally, two countries outside The Bahamas were involved:

Jamaica: The connection between Nassau (NAS) and Montego Bay (MBJ) was canceled in both directions (BHS147/BHS148).United States: The route linking Nassau (NAS) and Fort Lauderdale (KFLL) was canceled in both directions (BHS207/BHS208).Delays

In addition to the nine total cancellations, a total of four delays were recorded across the wider Bahamasair operation. This volume of delays constitutes nine percent of the scheduled flight services being affected by operational irregularity.

The disruption was recorded at six distinct airports across Bahamas, Jamaica and the US. Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS / MYNN) in Nassau, The Bahamas, was central to all cancellations, serving as either the origin or destination for every affected flight segment.

The list of airports impacted by the cancellations is as follows:Airport NameCity/IslandCountryIATA/ICAO CodeLynden Pindling Int’lNassau, New ProvidenceThe BahamasNAS / MYNNExuma Int’lExumaThe BahamasGGT / MYEFRock Sound Int’lRock Sound, EleutheraThe BahamasRSD / MYERDeadman’s CayLong IslandThe BahamasLGI / MYLDSangster Int’lMontego BayJamaicaMBJ / MKJSFort Lauderdale IntlFort Lauderdale, FloridaUnited StatesKFLL

The recorded cancellations by Bahamasair, might have a tangible effect on the tourism sector in the affected regions. Within The Bahamas, the inter-island cancellations to Exuma, Rock Sound and Deadman’s Cay directly impede the movement of tourists who rely on air travel to access the country’s popular ‘Family Islands.’ Such disruptions can lead to missed connections for international visitors and financial losses for local hospitality providers. The grounding of services to Jamaica and the United States further disrupts essential air bridges, affecting the flow of inbound and outbound travelers and potentially causing reputational challenges for regional connectivity.

Passengers whose flights have been cancelled are advised to take specific steps to mitigate the disruption to their travel plans. It is the established policy of Bahamasair that in cases of cancellations and major delays, re-routing will be offered on the next available flight with open seats.

Key actions to be taken include:

Re-routing: Passengers should contact the airline immediately to be re-routed to their final destination.Accommodations: If a cancellation or major delay is caused by events within the airline’s control and prevents arrival at the final destination on the expected day, reasonable overnight accommodations will be provided, subject to availability.Unforeseen Events: In situations where a flight is affected by events beyond the airline’s control—such as severe weather or industrial action—passengers are typically responsible for their own overnight accommodations, meals and incidental expenses.Refunds: Non-refundable tickets are not repayable except in specific circumstances, which include an airline-initiated flight cancellation where the airline is unable to provide accommodation.

Customers are strongly encouraged to maintain active communication with the airline for the most current updates on their bookings and to discuss available rebooking or refund options.

-The information provided is sourced from FlightAware.