Bahamas News & Information

Did you know you can get a new passport in as little as 2 weeks? Even though new passport applications are taking much longer than normal, a new passport can be delivered in about 2 weeks if you use the U.S. Government's expediting service for an additional $60 fee.

The U.S. Department of State has initiated new Travel Document Requirements under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI). Following is an excerpt of the new requirements:

Butane Lighters Prohibited on Flights to the U.S.
Effective March 1, 2005, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) added lighters to the list of prohibited items that are not allowed past the secure area at U.S. airports on flights to, from, or within the U.S. There will be no change to the screening process in U.S. airports under the new policy. Walk-through metal detector screening and secondary screening will continue according to U.S. procedure. Lighters will be treated as any other prohibited item. Unless a passenger attempts to artfully conceal a lighter, or there are other aggravating circumstances, passengers are unlikely to be fined.

Other Prohibited Items
Forbidden items include guns, knives, explosives, compressed gas cylinders, flammable liquids such as paint thinner, turpentine or chlorine and other potentially dangerous household goods including spray paint that could explode under pressure. Restricted items are subject to change.

Amendment of the Sportsfishing Regulations

The Department of Marine Resources wishes to advise the general public that the several amendments to the Regulations governing sportsfishing have been made and that these changes came into force on 1st January, 2007. The amendments which have been made to Regulation 48 of the Fisheries Regulations (Ch. 244 – Subsidiary Legislation of The Bahamas – 2000) have the effect of curtailing the amount of marine resources which can legally be harvested by foreign boaters visiting the Bahamas.

Lynx Air International Announces Goal to be “The Out Island Airline” for The Islands of The Bahamas

This February marks a major turning point for air travel to the Out Islands of The Bahamas from the U.S. Starting February 4th and continuing a rollout through the month, Lynx Air International will add three additional islands to its roster of destinations in The Out Islands, including South Andros, Eleuthera and Abaco. Lynx Air International is fast becoming “The Out Island Airline,” now serving seven different Out Islands — more Out Island destinations than any other U.S. air carrier.

Lynx Air International has been operating reliable passenger and cargo flights to the Out Islands of The Bahamas for over 10 years and is seeking to expand its reach further into these beautiful island gems. Lynx Air International operates safe and comfortable 19-passenger turboprops and is a licensed F.A.A. part 121 air carrier with a perfect safety record since its beginning in 1989. Passengers seeking to travel to The Out Islands can book online at www.lynxair.com.

Source: Bahamas.com

PLANTATION, FL, January 2005 - Continental Airlines regional affiliate Gulfstream International Airlines recently announced it will offer expanded Continental Connection service linking Andros Town, The Bahamas with South Florida beginning February 18th, 2005.