Posted: 10/02/2015
Hurricane Joaquin is a Category 4 hurricane and currently over The Bahamas. Hurricane Joaquin may impact travel to/from/through Freeport, Georgetown, and Nassau, Bahamas. Check flight status frequently for up-to-the-minute info about your flight plans.
The Department of Civil Aviation advises the public that the following airport closures are in effect as a result of Hurricane Joaquin:
Matthew Town, Inagua
Abraham’s Bay, Mayaguana
Spring Point, Acklins,
Colonel Hill, Crooked Island
Duncan Town, Ragged Island
Port Nelson, Rum Cay
Stella Maris, Long Island
Dead Man’s Cay, Long Island
Moss Town, Exuma
Arthur’s Town, Cat Island
New Bight, Cat Island
Cockburn Town, San Salvador
Additionally, Lynden Pindling International Airport will be closed today at 2 pm, 2nd October, 2017, and will reopen at 7 am onSaturday, 3rd October, barring any unforeseen circumstances. All airports in Abaco, Andros, Eleuthera, Great Harbour Cay in the Berry Islands, and in the Exuma Cays will also close at 2 pm today, and re-open at 7am tomorrow, barring any unforeseen circumstances.
The airports in the southernmost family islands will reopen after runway inspections are done by the Department of Civil Aviation, and they are determined to be safe for operation.
If these or other closures, delays or cancellations affect your travel please contact Trawick at 888-301-9289 or 251-661-0924with your policy number or member ID for specific coverage information.
For Emergency Assistance please contact GBG Assist at 877-916-7920 or collect 949-916-7916.
Please note – Safe Travels plans which cover adverse weather and natural disasters, there is no coverage for Hurricane Joaquin under any plans purchased on or after September 30, 2015.