Hundreds stranded in the Bahamas

Thursday, 02 Jan, 2006 0

The argument that Nassau Airport be upgraded got another boost over the busy holiday season when hundreds of tourists were left stranded after a faulty radar system failed.

“Hotels in the Bahamas suffered a sharp drop in business and hundreds of tourists were left stranded,” said Airwise News.

A total of 26 flights were cancelled, while others were diverted to other areas.

At least 1,600 passengers were stranded.

“It couldn’t have happened at a worse time,” said Frank Comito, executive vice-chairman of the Bahamas Hotel Association.

Hotel owners in the Bahamas have long lobbied for an upgraded Nassau Airport.

Report by David Wilkening



 

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