Historical past was made on 9 November 2024 with two Barbadians on the helm of the inaugural AA flight from Philadelphia. American Airways flight AA549 from Philadelphia to Bridgetown, Barbados was operated by Captain Dillon Jackson and First Officer Akiel Alleyne.
A number of dignitaries together with the Minister of Tourism and Worldwide Transport, Ian Gooding-Edghill met the flight on arrival. In his speech to have a good time the arrival, Mr. Gooding-Edghill welcomed the crew and passengers and the enlargement of American Airways’ service to Barbados. Moreover, he sees this as a “catalyst for fostering stronger linkages between the US and Barbados.”
As well as, the minister expressed gratitude to all who contributed to the making the brand new service occur. Particular thanks got to the American Airways company staff within the USA, Basic Supervisor for AA Barbados, Jennifer Carter, and her staff, the workers on the Barbados Tourism Advertising Inc. (BTMI), notably BTMI’s Director for the USA, Peter Mayers, and Eusi Skeete, head of BTMI’s Canada division.
Captain and First Officer
Pilots Captain Dillon Jackson and First Officer Akiel Alleyne flew collectively for the primary time on this flight. Each younger males acknowledged that their aviation roots had been planted on the Barbados Mild Aeroplane Membership.
Captain Jackson, who at age 27 is the second youngest captain at American Airways, stated that piloting the inaugural flight on a Boeing 737 is a profession spotlight for him. First Officer Alleyne, who’s 31, additionally echoed his captain’s sentiments, calling the expertise “a dream come true.”
The minister referred to as the 2 younger pilots true ambassadors to Barbados, who proudly signify the island. He additionally stated this was extra trigger for celebration in November, as a result of it’s Barbados’ month of independence.
Supply: Two Barbadians Pilot Inaugural AA Flight From Philadelphia (Barbados Ministry of Tourism & Worldwide Transport)
Picture: The Barbados Authorities Data Service (BGIS)
