Set just over two hours by air from the US East Coast, Bermuda is emerging from a period of low connectivity with the arrival of year-round BermudAir flights to several significant US destinations. Speaking exclusively to Simple Flying, BermudAir’s CEO Adam chats about what goes into a successful airline startup and sets the new national airline apart.
What goes into a route
BermudAir was initially envisioned as a boutique airline with an all-business class configuration. However, seat delays resulted in the airline beginning operations in September 2023 with two Embraer E175 aircraft configured in a traditional dual-class cabin. The airline’s route development model is predicated on point-to-point services, taking into account current demand and historical traffic patterns.
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One way Scott is looking to gain a footing in crucial markets is by flying to airports where it can serve a wide range of passengers without significant competition from legacy airlines. Of the ten destinations the airline will serve next summer, only two face direct competition.
Related Bermuda Bound: Raleigh-Durham Airport Announces New Nonstop Flights To The Bermuda Triangle It is one of three new US destinations from Bermuda, and passengers can take advantage of US Customs Preclearance on the return flight.
Speaking on the launch of flights to Raleigh-Durham, Scott explained that the city has a good mix of business travelers, leisure passengers, and friends and family traffic:
BermudaAir CEO Talks Fleet And Network Growth Plans For The Young Airline
