IGY Marinas’ IGY Anchor Club has just added a private-aircraft charter partner, a first for the loyalty program. It’s Bohkle International Airways, a family-owned FBO and flight operator based in St. Croix.
There’s an interesting story behind how IGY Anchor Club and Bohkle International Airways came together. In recent months, the latter has received a number of calls from megayacht captains in the region. Bohkle International Airways’ management team thought more megayacht captains and owners might want to learn about the services, too. So, the company’s marketing manager headed to Yacht Haven Grande Marina in St. Thomas, for an initial inquiry. Yacht Haven Grande Marina is managed by IGY Marinas. Subsequent discussions led to the official agreement.
Bohkle International Airways had abundant experience throughout the Caribbean. It was established in 1984 by Bill Bohkle, Sr., whose experience in the islands dates to 1959. He and his wife have passed daily operations on to their son, Bill Jr., but remain involved. The company’s base in St. Croix is key, a U.S. port of entry. Bohkle is on the premises of Henry E. Rohlsen International Airport, with covered hangar space. It offers maintenance and aircraft detailing. It also offers concierge services, catering, and customs clearance into the United States.
As part of the IGY Anchor Club, the aircraft firm can offer megayacht captains a variety of private air-travel services. Captains can arrange round-trip or one-way flights for owners and guests arriving for a cruise, for example. Bohkle maintains a fleet of jet and turbo-prop aircraft. IGY Anchor Club members can also approach Bohkle to book helicopter and seaplane tours. (The company arranges them through partners.) Helicopters can be handy for megayacht owners with their own aircraft. They can leave their plane at Bohkle’s base, and a helicopter can take them to their yacht. Of course, IGY Anchor Club members sometimes may need to arrange last-minute travel for emergencies. That, too, can be handled by Bohkle.
IGY Anchor Club members can inquire about availability directly with Bohkle.
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