Topic: Albert Anderson
Government: Keeping Little Cayman airport at current site still on table
Government has told Little Cayman residents who oppose the proposed relocation of their airport that upgrading the airfield at its current site by Blossom Village will be considered.
Airports authority: Brac weekend night flights can continue despite air traffic controller shortage
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority says it will accommodate Cayman Airways weekend evening flights in the short term, even though it is facing challenges with a shortage of air traffic controllers at the islands' two international airports.
Airlines object to Cayman’s planned airport fee increase
The world's largest airline trade group has criticised the Cayman Islands Airports Authority for not consulting airlines over a plan to increase passenger fees to help pay for upcoming airport projects, including a new private jet terminal.
$76M airports plan: Runway to extend 1,900 feet into North Sound
A new Airports Master Plan will involve expanding the Owen Roberts International Airport runway in Grand Cayman 1,900 feet into the North Sound, at a cost of $28 million, officials have confirmed.
Public to be briefed on plans for airports
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority will hold public meetings next week to present its plans for the future development of the islands' airports.
Cayman may need another new airport terminal soon
The redeveloped Owen Roberts International Airport was officially opened by Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla in March, but airport bosses are already contemplating further expansion.
Royal couple opens ‘bigger, better’ airport
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall officially opened Cayman’s new airport terminal in front of a large crowd of dignitaries and well wishers Wednesday afternoon.
January airport opening scheduled
Airport officials are confident the overcrowding and long delays that impacted visitors this year can be avoided during the forthcoming tourism high season, despite an anticipated delay in unveiling completed renovations at the Owen Roberts International Airport in George Town.
Airports Authority to increase number of air traffic controllers
Some 20 years ago, a lone air traffic controller directed the planes entering and exiting Cayman Islands airspace.
Airport upgrade nears final stages
The final beam on the distinctive arch of Cayman’s new airport was lowered into place Tuesday, marking another milestone in the project.
Missed deadline could delay opening of airport retail stores
The bidding process for businesses to win retail space in Cayman’s new airport terminal may have to be repeated because officials missed their own deadline for dealing with applications.
Departures lounge opens as airport takes shape
Along the boarded walkways that lead passengers through Cayman’s airport, a sign asks for travelers’ patience with the ongoing construction work.
Powerful panel assembled for tourism meeting
The heads of the police force, port and airport will field questions from tourism industry figures at the Cayman Islands Tourism Association’s annual general meeting, Wednesday.
Airport terminal overhaul to exceed $55 million budget
When government unveiled the first glimpse of the Owen Roberts International Airport upgrade in December, Tourism Minister Moses Kirkconnell said that the project was on target to meet its $55-million budget.
Compass investigation: Dissecting the airport bottleneck
Even amid intense construction on a new terminal that will triple capacity, passengers have begun to question if Cayman’s multi-million dollar airport upgrade goes far enough.
Congestion in the skies amid influx of aircraft
Three planes were diverted to Jamaica and at least two others were held on the tarmac in Miami and Tampa on Saturday afternoon because Grand Cayman’s airport was too busy for them to land.
Cayman airports could be equipped with radar in 2019
Airports in the Cayman Islands do not have access to radar, but such facilities exist on Grand Cayman.
Airport seeks improvement, but warns queues ‘inevitable’
Airport bosses will introduce expanded covered waiting areas in anticipation of another busy weekend at the facility.
Despite new arrivals hall, hours-long wait at airport
Some of the first visitors through the Cayman Island’s new airport arrivals hall waited for hours in immigration lines that stretched from the steps of the plane to the new building.
Arrivals wing opens at Owen Roberts airport
The new arrivals hall at the Owen Roberts International Airport – the latest piece in the jigsaw of Cayman’s $55-million airport upgrade – opened this week.
First glimpse of new $55 million airport upgrade
Airport bosses unveiled the first element of the facility’s $55 million upgrade Friday, and then targeted completing the job by next Christmas.
Airport project halfway to completion
A project to renovate and expand Grand Cayman’s international airport is halfway to completion, officials said this week. The development will triple the size of the Owen Roberts International Airport terminal.
