BermudAir

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BermudAir Ltd.
Bermudair-logo.svg
IATA ICAO Callsign
2T [1] BMA [1] GOSLING [1]
FoundedMay 5, 2023;12 months ago (2023-05-05) [2]
Commenced operationsAugust 31, 2023;9 months ago (2023-08-31) [3]
Hubs L.F. Wade International Airport
Fleet size2
Destinations6
Headquarters Hamilton, Bermuda
Key people
  • Adam Scott (founder & CEO) [2]
  • John Bavister (CFO)
  • George Henderson (CXO)
  • Mark Bergsrud (CCO)
Website flybermudair.com

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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Destinations

BermudAir operates flights to east coast cities in the United States. At launch, the airline's destinations from Bermuda include: [4] [2] [3]

CountryCityAirportNotesRefs
Bermuda Hamilton 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
Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
Orlando Orlando International Airport [6]
White Plains Westchester County Airport

Fleet

VQ-BL,U, one of BermudAir's two E175s VQ-BLU - KHPN - 3-10-23.jpg
VQ-BL,U, 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: [7] [8]

BermudAir fleet
AircraftIn
service
OrdersPassengersNotes
Embraer 175 244Former 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. [9]

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. [8]

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