The Tribune

Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) is aiming to make it feel like Christmas for the 230,000 passengers set to move through its three terminals over the next two-and-a-half weeks.

“Based on historic passenger numbers this year and our initial projections, we are in for a busy season here at the airport. Our focus at NAD is to continue to work with all of the relevant stakeholders to ensure the smooth movement of passengers through our facilities, especially during the peak periods,” said Jan Knowles, Nassau Airport Development Company’s (NAD) vice-president of marketing and commercial development.

“Our goal is to use best practices implemented over the Easter, summer and Thanksgiving periods to manage passenger flow. The in-terminal holiday activities, entertainment and special promotions are a way for us to make the travel process more enjoyable for passengers.”

She added: “We’re encouraging persons travelling between now and the New Year to plan ahead and stay connected to the airport, and their airlines for relevant travel updates. It’s also advised that persons travelling on US-bound flights to arrive at least three hours prior to their scheduled departure time and two hours for international and domestic departures.”

NAD, the airport operator, has launched its seasonal entertainment programme in-terminal with 230,000 persons set to move through its terminals between mid-December and January 2. On December 12, mixologist Marv Cunningham staged a holiday- inspired mixology session featuring Spice Guava Egg Nog, Peppermint Mojito and Santa’s Little Helper, a non-alcoholic drink for children.

The halls are decked and the trees are trimmed at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) as the country’s major gateway prepares to manage heavy passenger traffic over the Christmas season. Between mid-December, 2019 and January 2nd, 2020, an estimated 230,000 passengers will be processed through the airport’s three terminals.

LPIA’s commercial retailers last week launched their 12 Days of Christmas promotion, and US-bound passengers spending $25 or more had a chance to “spin and win” LPIA paraphernalia. Retail promotions will continue through Christmas Eve.