Aztec Airways
An airline that operates in the Southeast United States and the Bahamas, Aztec Air was founded in the year 1998 and currently flies scheduled flights, private charters and cargo flights. Aztec Air is under the United States Federal Aviation Administration under FAR part 135 as an On-Demand/Commuter Scheduled US Air Carrier and operates 6 passenger aircrafts. Aztec Air also provides competitively priced weekly cargo shipping to the Bahamas as well as charter flights around the world. So, if you intend to fly with them or simply want more insight then here is all you need to know to fly AZTEC AIR.
Private Charter Flights
With over 30 years of experience, Private Charters with Aztec Air where you travel by booking yourself a private passenger plane is always a timely, comfortable and safe experience. Personalized options at affordable rates makes them one of the best options to consider for private air travels. A reliable Piper Chieftain that provides good range with worldwide reputation makes travel fast and comfy. Bookings for Private Charters via Aztec Air can be done by calling 9543519313. Flights destinations include Bahamas, Florida and other neighbouring states.
- Single parents need to have a notarized letter from the other parent while flying children below the age of 18 out of the country.
- For pets to be flown into the Bahamas, an import permit is mandatory issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, Trade and Industry, Nassau
Scheduled Flights Destinations
Aztec Air also flies Scheduled Flights originating from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport to:
- Eleuthera – North Eleuthera Airport and Governor’s Harbour airports
- Abaco – Marsh Harbour and Treasure Cay airport
Cancellation Policy
If a cancellation is made for a booked flight, then the amount for refund is subject to the time of cancellation and additional cancellation fee as given in the list below:
TIME OF CANCELLATION | CANCELLATION FEE CHARGED |
PRIOR TO 31 DAYS AND ABOVE, BEFORE SCHEDULED DEPARTURE | NO CANCELLATION FEE |
BETWEEN 14-30 DAYS BEFORE SCHEDULED DEPARTURE | $75 CANCELLATION FEE |
BETWEEN 7-13 DAYS BEFORE SCHEDULED DEPARTURE | $100 CANCELLATION FEE |
Change Policy
TIME OF CHANGE | CHANGE FEE CHARGED |
PRIOR TO 31 DAYS AND ABOVE, BEFORE SCHEDULED DEPARTURE | NO CHANGE FEE |
BETWEEN 14-30 DAYS BEFORE SCHEDULED DEPARTURE | $50 CHANGE FEE |
BETWEEN 7-13 DAYS BEFORE SCHEDULED DEPARTURE | $75 CANCELLATION FEE |
BETWEEEN 2-6 DAYS BEFORE SCHEDULED DEPARTURE | $100 CANCELLATION FEE |
WITHIN 48 HOURS OF SCHEDLUED DEPARTURE | NO REFUND PROVIDED |
WITHIN 24-HOURS OF BOOKING | NO CHANGE FEE |
For all change and cancellation related queries and processes, fliers can contact 9546013742.
Aztec Airways Baggage Policy
Aztec Air allows a maximum of one free luggage each per passenger weighing not more than 35 pounds, included with the ticket. Additional charges will be levied at $2 per pound and subjected to availability of space. Dimension of the luggage should be within 24″x13″x12″.
Luggage and items above the specified dimensions of 24″x13″x12″ shall cost an additional charge of $10 per item at the rate of $2 charge per pound.
Irregularly shaped items shall be subject to an additional cost $100 per item at the rate of $2 charge per pound.
Passengers carrying heavier and irregular items and luggage are advised to contact TWINex to take advantage of cheaper and direct shipping to Eleuthera Island.
- Dive tank neither empty or full is not permitted
- Surfboards in a sock at $75 per board
Travelling with Childern
Aztec Air requires single parent travelling with children below the age of 18 to have a notarized letter from the child’s other parent while travelling out of the country. Minors travelling unaccompanied must be at least 12 years of age.
Travelling with children to the Bahamas:
- In general cases children under 16 years of age may travel into the Bahamas with just a proof of citizenship
- Proof of citizenship can be through a raised seal birth certificate and ideally a government issued ID card while travelling by air or private vessel.
- Any children travelling with just one parent listed as on the birth certificate must provide a letter as sworn on a notary public and signed by the absent parent for the child to travel. In case of deceased parent, a death certificate must be provided.
- If a child is travelling with a guardian or a chaperone than the child must carry a notarized consent letter signed by the parents as on the child’s birth certificate.
Pet Policy
Pets are all welcome aboard Aztec Air, just make sure to have the following formalities completed:
- A reservation for your pet while you book online from the official website
- Ensure that the pet has all necessary current and appropriate documents for travel, including a microchip
- A pet crate and a muzzle is best to keep at hand
- No pets will be allowed to fly unaccompanied
Pet Fees for one way:
- For a pet that weighs less than 10 pounds carried in a soft carried on the lap; $10 (one way).
- Total weight of 10-35 pounds including the weight of the crate, subject to availability of space; $100.
- Total weight over 35 pounds will require a full reservation.
- Please make sure to go through the Bahamas Pet Regulation and Information and be sure to get a permit.
- Pets should be at least 6 months of age and have a current rabies certificate.
Covid 19 Restrictions
- Unvaccinated fliers are required to take an RT-PCR COVID-19 test within three days of arrival from an accredited lab
- Vaccinated fliers need to upload their Vaccination card along with a negative result from a Rapid Antigen Test.
- Children between the age of 2-11 years of age are required to upload a negative COVID report either taken from an RT-PCR or Rapid Antigen test within 3 days before travel.
- Travellers arriving by sea must produce a valid international Travel Health Visa from the official Bahamas website and provide either a COVID-19 negative report or a certificate of full vaccination.
- Any person who fails or refuses to take a test is liable to pay a fine of $1000.