Domestic Travel

A valid government issued photo ID is required at check-in for all passengers 18 years of age or older.

Bahamas Travel

Upon your arrival to The Bahamas, you will be asked to fill out an Immigration Arrival/Departure Card, which you will keep until your departure. All visitors are required to be in possession of a return ticket.

US Citizens
A valid passport is required. A visa is required for stays exceeding eight months.

US Residents (non-citizens)
An Alien Registration Card (Green Card) AND a valid passport from their country of citizenship are required.

For visits EXCEEDING 30 days, a valid passport AND a Bahamas visa are required.

Canadian Citizens
A valid passport is required for proof of citizenship. Voter registration cards, birth certificates and photo identifications are no longer accepted as proof of citizenship.

A Bahamas visa is required for stays exceeding three months.

United Kingdom Citizens
Citizens of the United Kingdom and colonies require a valid passport.

A visa is required for stays exceeding eight months.

All Other Countries
For entry formalities, please contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the nearest Bahamas Embassy, Consulate or High Commission.

Source: Bahamas.com

Prohibited Items

BUZZ Air is not authorized to carry HAZMAT or Dangerous Goods (DG) on any flight. If you’re uncertain, check the chart available on the FAA Website.

Baggage Limitations

You are asked to pack in a duffel (soft sided) style bag. We encourage no more than two-small bags per passenger, instead of one large bag and would suggest limiting yourself to a no more than 30 pounds of baggage per passenger. This is due to the limited cargo compartment and weight distribution limitations on our aircraft. Your charter account executive will brief you further.

Also, consider that there may be weight limitations for your specific trip to your destination. Please contact a charter representative for more information.

Traveling With Pets

INTO THE BAHAMAS:

To bring a dog, or any other type of pet, into the Bahamas you must first obtain an import permit from the Bahamian Department of Agriculture, at phone 242-325-7502. A permit fee will apply and require this to be completed in advance prior to departure. Be advised, this can take up to two-months to process the permit.

If you are coming from the USA or Canada, you will also require a veterinary health certificate issued 48 hours prior to departing the US along with a valid certificate of rabies vaccination.

INTO THE UNITED STATES:

Before bringing pets to the United States from abroad, please check with the current requirements on the United States Customs and Border Protection website.

Pilot Wait Times & Overnights

If a pilot or crewmember is required to wait at your destination for a same-day return flight, and that waiting time exceeds one-hour, the following fees are billed to the customer:

Up One Hour Wait: No charge

Beyond One Hour Wait: $95/hour, up to five-hours. Beyond five-hours, an overnight is required and will incur an additional charge of $550/night (Domestic) or $750 (International).

*Fees are subject to change without notice.

Buzz Charter Services & Taxes

BUZZ operate a fleet of Piper Seneca aircraft with a maximum certificated takeoff weight of less than 6,000 pounds and is not subject to FET on air transportation.

Our Piper Chieftain and Cessna Citation 500 fleet exceed the 6,000 pounds and is subject to FET on domestic air charters.

Buzz Broker Policy

Applicable if booking is made by a person or entity other than the actual user of the air transportation to be provided under this agreement such actual user is referred to herein as “Client” and such other person or entity is referred to herein as “Broker.” Broker warrants to the Charter Company (a) that Client has appointed Broker as Client’s duly authorized agent to contract for charter air transportation to be utilized by Client, and (b), that Client is bound legally by and accepts the terms and conditions of this agreement, whether Client has received a copy of such terms and conditions. Broker further warrants to the Client that the Broker is responsible for the collection and remittance of any taxes and/or Segment Fees and that in connection with the air transportation to be provided under this agreement. The Broker is responsible for advising the Client to the FAA Part 295 rules and regulations. There are no discounts, credits, or compensation for delayed aircraft, nor is there a communication requirement around such events that constitute compensation to Broker.

 

It is the responsibility of the Broker or Flight Management Company to collect and remit all applicable Federal and/or State taxes and fees, including but not limited to excise tax, arrival/departure fees, Customs and Immigration Air Passenger User Fees, and USDA/APHIS fees. 

Bahamas Customs Processing Fees

The Bahamian Customs Department, under the direction of the Ministry of Finance of the Government of the Bahamas, instituted a fee for the handling and processing of documents required for international travel, regardless of the time of day.

Each and every international flight arriving at any airport in the Bahamas regardless of whether or not the flight is transporting passengers or cargo “for hire”, or flying in to pick up passengers or cargo for a return flight to the U.S., is required to pay *$75.00 for the inbound portion of the flight, as well as an additional $75.00 for outbound portion of the flight.

When chartering a flight, this means that each “one-way” flight will cost a total of $150.00 and a “round-trip” flight will cost a total of $300.00.

*Fees are subject to change without notice.

Bahamian Customs & Immigration Overtime Fees

On July 1st, 2010, the Bahamian Government “officially” revised the normal working hours of their Customs and Immigration officials from the former 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, to the “new” hours of 9 AM to 5 PM, seven day per week, excluding, of course, any Official Bahamian Holidays.

All charter rates and passenger tickets include the following taxes and fees assessed each passenger.

*Bahamian Customs and Immigration overtime fee – $63.00
Assessed any day for flights arriving or departing before 9:00 am
Assessed any day for flights arriving or departing after 5:00 pm
Assessed on all Bahamian Holidays .

*Departing the United States: U.S. International Air Travel Facility Tax – $17.50

*Returning to the United States:
U.S. International Air Travel Facility Tax – $17.50
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Facility Use Fee – $3.50
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Inspection Fee – $5.50
U.S. Immigration Processing Fee – $7.00
U.S. Agricultural Inspection Fee – $5.00

*Fees are subject to change without notice.