Travelers flying out of Florida now have even more access to The Islands of The Bahamas with the introduction of several new Silver Airways flights.

On February 14, 2015 Marsh Harbour International Airport welcomed the Silver Airways inaugural flight from Tampa, one of the airline’s many routes that commenced this past weekend.

The 35-seater Silver Airways Saab 340B Plus turbo-prop aircraft received the traditional water cannon salute to mark the special occasion, and the excited passengers were greeted by Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Abaco officials.

The airline now offers two new weekly nonstop flights between Tampa and Marsh Harbour on Saturdays and Sundays. In addition to the new nonstop service, daily one-stop connecting flights are also available.

Vice President of Marketing for the Tampa International Airport Christopher Minner arrived on the full inaugural flight, which he said is an indication that The Islands Of The Bahamas are in high demand for Tampa residents.

“I’ve been a part of the Tampa International Airport team for four years, and I can tell you that Marsh Harbour, every single year, is one of our number one requested destinations,” Minner said during the welcome ceremony at Silver Airways check-in counter in the Marsh Harbour International Airport.

The airline also introduced a new weekly nonstop flight between Orlando and North Eleuthera, and one weekly nonstop flight between Orlando and Freeport, Grand Bahama, both on Saturdays.

Silver Airways, www.silverairways.com