In late August 2023, we saw the launch of BermudAir, a new airline operating a couple of Embraer E175s on routes from Bermuda (BDA) to Boston (BOS), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), and White Plains (HPN). When the concept was first announced, the big selling point was that it would be an all-business class airline.
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I always hope new airlines succeed, but I don't see this as one of them.
BOS, FLL, HPM to BDA? Are people in Ft. Lauderdale going to spend Christmas in Bermuda? January arrivals are historically 1/3 the arrivals seen in June, July, or August (pre-pandemic), so it's unclear who will be going from these three cities to Bermuda in the northern hemisphere winter.
Talking of niche premium routes, I always thought that concord could have worked well for west coast to Hawaii flights, alternate between LA, SFO and maybe seattle, but there are probably too many destinations to consider.
Bermuda is an interesting place. Small, but far wealthier than most other similarly sized islands, with many financial services HQ's
BermudAir clearly studied travel patterns. The HPN routes are designed more for the business travel of the Bermudian insurance companies that have their US affiliates most often in Fairfield County or New Jersey, plus some leisure travel to support
Boston and FLL are designed around travel by Bermudians. Boston is the go to location for Bermudians looking to go off island for medical care and services. FLL is for Bermudians looking for a warm weather spot during the winter. (AA runs a winter only daily flight to Miami).
I don't know whether they make it or not, but there is some method to the seeming madness.
Especially since flights taking off from LAX almost always head west out over the water.
Too noisy? Although the F35s that queue up to land over Waikiki aren't quiet either....
Flying from MIA to BDA is not quick and cheap. One has to stop in CLT or PHL before getting to BDA. FLL only a 40 minute drive from MIA will get you just under 2 hour flight to BDA, at far less cost.
And the service on board BermudAir far exceeds anything I've seen on AA, as a 2 million mile flyer.
Plus, how cool is that paint job?
One major problem with airlines like this is a) the price and b) they do not have any airline alliances. It can often be difficult or time consuming to deal with the customer service.
Well, here it October 2024 and still no sign of progress. Crickets! Can someone/anyone with Bermudair step up and give us a credible update.