BermudAir
BermudAir Ltd. is a Bermudian airline operating from L.F. Wade International Airport in Hamilton, Bermuda. On 1 September 2023, the airline began operating flights between its base in Bermuda and the United States.[4][2] BermudAir gained its AOC from the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority on 26 July 2023, and US DOT approval on 7 August 2023. BermudAir is the first locally established Bermudian airline.[5]
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Founded | May 5, 2023[2] | ||||||
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Commenced operations | August 31, 2023[3] | ||||||
Hubs | L.F. Wade International Airport | ||||||
Fleet size | 2 | ||||||
Destinations | 4 | ||||||
Headquarters | Hamilton, Bermuda | ||||||
Key people | |||||||
Website | flybermudair |
Destinations
BermudAir operates flights to east coast cities in the United States. At launch, the airline's destinations from Bermuda include:[4][2][3]
Fleet
BermudAir has leased two Embraer 175 aircraft, which formerly flew for Flybe.[2] As of September 2023, the BermudAir fleet consists of the following aircraft:[6][7]
Aircraft | In service |
Orders | Passengers | Notes |
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Embraer 175 | 2 | — | 44 | Former Flybe aircraft |
Total | 2 | — |
Cabin and service
Seating
At launch, the airline's Embraer 175s had 88 seats in a single-class configuration, but only sold 44 on each flight, affording customers the benefit of additional space. In October 2023, the airline announced that its aircraft will be reconfigured with dual-class cabin.[8]
Services
BermudAir aircraft offer complimentary onboard wi-fi for all passengers. Additionally, passengers receive at least one complimentary checked bag regardless of fare class. Complimentary beverages, snacks, and light meals are served onboard and are curated from local partners based in Bermuda.[7]
See also
References
- "BermudAir Airline Code Full Details". Aviation Codes Central. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- Howard Hardee. "New regional carrier Bermudair plans to launch Bermuda-to-USA operation". flightglobal.com. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
- Taylor Raines. "A new all-business class airline is launching flights between the US and Bermuda — see what it'll be like aboard". Business Insider. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
- "BermudAir secures AOC; preps for launch". ch-aviation.com. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
- Aaron Karp. "New Airline BermudAir Gains AOC, Prepares For Launch". aviationweek.com. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
- "BermudAir Fleet in Planespotters.net". Planespotters.net. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- Aaron Karp. "Startup BermudAir Targets High-End Passengers On Three Routes To U.S." Aviation Week. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- Dron, Alan (2023-10-15). "BermudAir To Switch To Dual-Class Cabin". Aviation Week Network.