BermudAir Adds Flights To Charleston, Hartford, Raleigh
In August 2023, we saw the launch of BermudAir, a new airline offering service to and from Bermuda.
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To its advantage, the Bermuda airport offers US Customs pre-clearance. Also the airline appears to be avoiding toe to toe completion as much as possible with US & Canadian carriers. The size and range of the E175 is ideal for North American service versus a A320 or B737 which may be too large for needs. Also, the level of service makes a big difference no matter how fancy the seat(s).
Maybe they found a business plan that works.
Good Luck!!
How do you think they'll accomplish C checks (1 - 2 weeks out of service) with only two aircraft? Will they proactively reduce the schedule? Can you rent an E-175 for such a short time period? Of course, there's also the issue of unanticipated repairs. There must be an expansion plan for the near future that they've yet to share.
As you imply, the sketchiest part of this is just having two aircraft.
That said I would consider the HPN flight. Never been to Bermuda…
So when will you have a trip report on them Lucky?
I see they fly to Fort Lauderdale.
I love Bermuda. I flew Bermuda Air in May 2024 from Boston, my second time visiting the country. The Service provided by Bermuda Air was unmatched. It felt like the vacation started as soon as I boarded the plane.
It's been reported they plan on receiving their 3rd aircraft the end of this year but would be used as a spare and would potentially receive a 4th one early next year which would allow them to grow
To be honest, the E175 is a great experience for both economy and business, even without much investment, especially on these shorter 2 hour flights.
Getting the 1 on the 1-2 config of Embraers is amazing. I really don't think they need an amazing seat to be successful since a 2 hour flight just needs a nicer recliner w/ privacy.
It's hard to keep a reliable fleet going when your planes keep getting Bermuda Triangled
Finally the poor sun-starved citizens of Bermuda can visit vacation cities like Hartford
BermudAir announced that its expects two additional E175 jets in Q1 2025 and that it could see profitability by next summer:
https://www.royalgazette.com/transport/news/article/20241113/profitability-on-bermudairs-radar/
https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/146635-bermudair-raises-3mn-targets-growth-with-more-e1s
Yes - the original all-business class planned configuration seemed a bit ridiculous for a 2-hour flight. The present configuration and product offering looks far more sensible.
Hah! Although there may be some business demand on that route, given that Bermuda and Hartford are both insurance industry hubs, particularly for shipping?
The guy behind Bermudair is also the guy who had planned LCY based Odyssey Airlines with the A220s flying transatlantic business class.
