BermudAir

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BermudAir
Bermudair-logo.svg
IATA ICAO Call sign
2T [1] BMA [1] GOSLING [1]
FoundedMay 5, 2023;18 months ago (2023-05-05) [2]
Commenced operationsAugust 31, 2023;14 months ago (2023-08-31) [3]
Hubs L.F. Wade International Airport
Fleet size2
Destinations10
Headquarters Hamilton, Bermuda
Key people
  • Adam Scott (Founder & CEO) [2]
  • Ryan Gilman (CFO)
  • George Henderson (COO)
  • Marty Amick (CPO)
Website flybermudair.com

BermudAir is the flag carrier of Bermuda, operating from L.F. Wade International Airport in St. George, 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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Destinations

BermudAir currently operates flights to east coast cities in the United States as well as to eastern Canada. The airline's destinations including Bermuda include: [4] [2] [3]

CountryCityAirportNotesRefs
Bermuda St. George L.F. Wade International Airport Hub
Canada Halifax Halifax Stanfield International Airport
Toronto Toronto Pearson International Airport
United States Baltimore Baltimore/Washington International Airport [6]
Boston Logan International Airport
Charleston Charleston International Airport Future [7]
Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
Hartford Bradley International Airport Future [8]
Orlando Orlando International Airport [6]
Raleigh/Durham Raleigh-Durham International Airport Future [9]
White Plains Westchester County Airport

Fleet

VQ-BLU, one of BermudAir's two E175s VQ-BLU - KHPN - 3-10-23.jpg
VQ-BLU, one of BermudAir's two E175s

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: [10] [11] BermudAir plans to add an additional two Embraer aircraft in Spring 2025. [12]

BermudAir fleet
AircraftIn
service
OrdersPassengersNotes
Embraer 175 270Former Flybe aircraft
Total2

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. [13]

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. [11]

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