June 29, 2023   The Department of Immigration has ramped up its operations at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport in efforts to facilitate the increase in the number of travelers being processed at the airport.

Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority Mr. Kurt Menal has said the delay encountered prior to the departure of American Airlines Flight # 3989 from the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport destined to Miami Florida on Sunday June 4 was as a result of the prevailing winds and high temperature.

79 passengers aboard the greatly anticipated American Airlines 3989 flight from Miami (MIA) arrived at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) to a warm Virgin Islands welcome today, June 1.

The BVI Airports Authority (the Authority) wishes to advise the travelling public that airports in the Territory have resumed normal operations at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 27, following a brief closure.

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley said that direct flights to the U.S mainland signals the re-establishment of a relationship with a major U.S airline, maximizing the capacity of the Terrance B. Lettsome Airport International Airport, and ultimately significant development to the tourism industry and the Virgin Islands as a host destination. 

The BVI Airports Authority wishes to notify the travelling public that the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport will be closed at 1:00 pm on Friday, May 26, 2023.

Members of Government and officials from the Airport Authority are captured as they witnessed the successful proving flight which is a test flight by American Airlines on 25th  May, in preparation for the inaugural passenger flight that is scheduled to land on 1st June. The American Airlines crew was greeted by government officials and gifted with tokens of appreciation from the BVI Tourist Board.

Minister for Communication and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer has announced that American Airlines will be adding additional flights to the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport due to the high demand in ticket sales.

The BVI Airports Authority is moving to ensure that the current system of airports within the Territory is improved and has engaged a firm to undertake a strategic and visioning plan for the next five (5) years.

The Virgin Islands is said to be American Airlines “Sexiest New Destination” as the Territory gears up for a new service with the airline to Miami, which is expected to be launched on June 1.