Summary
- Latest startup BermudAir receives its first aircraft, an Embraer E175, because it prepares to launch flights between Bermuda and the East Coast US.
- BermudAir plans to supply all-business class flights with 30 seats, providing a premium service and larger-than-average space onboard. The airline will introduce the Aisle Class in November.
- The airline will initially fly to Latest York’s Westchester Airport, Boston International, and Fort Lauderdale International.
BermudAir, the brand new startup to launch flights as Bermuda’s flag carrier, has received its first aircraft, an Embraer E175, that arrived on the island at L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA) earlier this week.
Receiving the primary aircraft
Last month, it was reported that the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA) granted BermudAir its Air Operating Certificate (AOC). The startup is ready to be based within the North Atlantic country and plans to operate as
On August 19, BermudAir’s first aircraft, an Embraer E175 registration VQ-BLU, arrived on the island, as reported by Bernews. In accordance with a spokesperson for the corporate, this primary aircraft arrived in Bermuda for preparatory flights that authorities will review as a part of the continuing local regulatory process. The spokesperson added,
The startup’s E175 may have 88 standard seats. Nonetheless, the carrier will only sell 44 seats for every flight, so all passengers can enjoy each window and aisle access and many space for carry-on bags, it said in an announcement. BermudAir plans to supply a premium service to travelers, who will enjoy a larger-than-average space onboard.
On November 1 the corporate will receive a which can allow BermudAir to introduce the Aisle Classs, a seating concept that eliminates the aisle vs. window seat dilemma.
Following the introduction of this class, BermudAir’s E175s might be configure with just 30 seats to feature unmatched privacy and ample workspace, with only two seats in each row, it explained in an announcement.
Where will BermudAir fly to?
On Thursday, BermudAir announced the launching sale of the three inaugural destinations it’ll fly to from its hub at L.F. Wade International.
BermudAir will fly to Latest York’s Westchester Airport (HPN), Boston International (BOS), and Fort Lauderdale International (FLL). The services to Latest York and Boston will begin on August 31, while thie service to Fort Lauderdale will begin on September 22. In accordance with data from Cirium, BermudAir plans to operate seven weekly flights to Boston, 12 to Westchester, and 6 to Fort Lauderdale.
Competition for BermudAir
BermudAir will only face direct competition in one in all the routes announced. JetBlue flies each day between Boston and Bermuda, employing a 140-seat Airbus A220-300 (versus the 30-seat E175 from the startup).
Nonetheless, more US carriers serve Bermuda from the East Coast. In accordance with data from Cirium, there are 56 weekly flights to the Caribbean island, operated by American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines.
American Airlines operates each day flights to BDA from Charlotte, Latest York John F. Kennedy, and Philadelphia. It employs its Airbus A319 fleet, with 128 seats.
JetBlue flies from Boston (as previously stated) and in addition has each day Airbus A320 flights from Latest York’s John F. Kennedy and LaGuardia airports.
Delta Air Lines employs its A319 fleet to fly three and 4 times per week from Atlanta and Latest York John F. Kennedy, respectively. Finally, United Airlines flies each day from Newark to Bermuda, employing its Boeing 737-800 fleet.
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