The Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) in the Bahamas sets new passenger record of handling over 4 million in FY 2024: What you need to know?

The Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) in the Bahamas has shattered its previous records by handling an impressive 4.06 million passengers during the fiscal year 2024.

This new high surpasses the airport's former record of 3.99 million passengers set in Fiscal Year 2019, underscoring its robust post-pandemic recovery and growth.

Record-Breaking Performance

The airport had previously set a calendar year record of 4.1 million passengers in 2019, and it is on track to exceed that number by the end of 2024.

This increase reflects a broader trend of recovery and growth, as the global travel industry continues to rebound from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Passenger Growth and Sector Breakdown

The Bahamian tourism officials revealed that the total number of passengers increased by 9.27 percent year-on-year across all travel sectors, including U.S., international, and domestic flights.

Specifically, the breakdown for FY 2024 is as follows:

U.S. Sector: 2,863,556 passengers

International Sector: 449,988 passengers

Domestic Sector: 747,388 passengers

This represents a marked increase from previous years, with FY 2022 recording 2.8 million passengers and FY 2023 achieving a record 3.7 million.

Strategic Efforts and Partnerships

Vernice Walkine, President and CEO of Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD), attributed the record-breaking success to strategic initiatives and collaborative efforts with industry partners.

New Services: Introduction of new routes to the destination.

Increased Capacity: Expansion of seat capacity on existing routes.

Seasonal Routes: Enhanced seasonal services providing greater access to Nassau.

Seat Capacity Expansion

The breakdown of seat capacity includes:

U.S. Sector: 4.1 million seats, a 16 percent increase since 2019.

International Sector: 1.036 million seats, up 41 percent from 2019.

This has enabled the airport to accommodate the increased airlift.

Ongoing Success and Future Prospects

This early indication of continued growth highlights the ongoing success and strong demand for travel to Nassau.

A significant milestone

Travelers and industry stakeholders should continue to monitor updates from LPIA and NAD for further developments and enhancements.

For more information, visit the official Lynden Pindling International Airport website and the Nassau Airport Development Company website.