MESSAGE FROM BAHAMASAIR CHAIRMAN

On July 10, 1973, the Commonwealth of The Bahamas proudly declared its independence from Great Britain and that is what we are now celebrating.

Sit back, relax and enjoy!

It is our pleasure to have you flying with us.

I am honoured to welcome you to The Islands of The Bahamas. To both our tourists and our residents alike, I thank you for choosing our national flag carrier, Bahamasair, for your trip. We are proud to celebrate our 50th year as an independent nation and as our national airline.

We are excited to present you with our 50th Independence Collector’s Edition of our Up and Away magazine! It is truly an exciting time for our country, and the team at Up and Away have brought you the best in Bahamian articles, stories, ideas, and photos that show you who we are as a people, airline, and country!

The Commonwealth of The Bahamas was settled in the ninth century by the Lucayans who had come north from other Caribbean islands. Through subsequent centuries, the islands were governed by the Spanish, British and, for a brief period, America. In 1783, the British solidified its power, and, in 1834, slavery was abolished in the nation. On July 10, 1973, the Commonwealth of The Bahamas proudly declared its independence from Great Britain and that is what we are now celebrating.

There are many opportunities to get in on the festivities! There are 50 events that have been planned to celebrate the Golden Jubilee 50th Independence of The Bahamas. From church services, to parades, to food festivals, we have something for everyone. With so many options to choose from, finding something you love will not be difficult.

Again, I wish to extend a warm welcome home to our residents and an equally warm welcome to our tourists who are here on vacation or on business!

Keep in touch with us on our website and our social media pages for the latest news, updates and tips for this and upcoming trips!

All the very best,

Anthony Kikivarakis Sr., Chairman of Bahamasair