Bahamas tourism may benefit from U.S. market proximity amid rising airline fees

2026-03-20 - 08:31

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Economic Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis says the Bahamas may benefit from its proximity to the U.S. market as global airline fees rise, driven in part by fuel price spikes and the ongoing war in the Middle East. International airfares have climbed as jet fuel prices surge amid disruptions to oil supplies and