Bermudair Coming to Canada

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Canada is getting a new airline with direct service to Bermuda and no middle seats© Provided by Narcity Canada

Get ready! Canada is getting a new airline offering direct service to Bermuda this spring as well as some swanky in-flight features.

BermudAir, a new boutique airline based in the British overseas territory, has announced its first routes between Canada and Bermuda L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA) in Hamilton, Bermuda.

 

Offering low-cost airfare, no middle seats, and an affordable business class, here's what to know about the new airline.

BermudAir launched in 2023 as the first Bermuda-based airline with year-round service catering to "business and tourism needs with comfort, connectivity, and convenience."

The airline will be launching its first flights from Canada this spring, with new routes from Toronto and Halifax.

BermudAir will be operating between its base at L.F. Wade International Airport to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) starting May 17, 2024. The route will be operated three times a week on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

On May 25, the carrier will begin flights from Bermuda to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ), with flights operating as a weekly Saturday service. BermudAir will also be the only airline to offer nonstop service between Halifax and Bermuda.

 

Tickets for the new routes are available online now, with sale fares available until April 10. With the special pricing, fares are as low as US$149 ($202 CAD) from Toronto and Halifax to Bermuda, and US$199 ($270) from Bermuda to Halifax and Toronto.

BermudAir says it provides "meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to passenger satisfaction." On board, economy-class passengers can expect roomy two-seat aisles with no middle seats, as well as complimentary locally sourced snacks and a wide selection of beverages.The airline's Economy Light fare, its cheapest fare class, comes with one free checked bag of up to 70 pounds, as well as one piece of hand baggage and one personal item, and free seat selection.

In the air, passengers can connect to BermudAir's Wi-Fi network and get complimentary access to a range of TV shows, movies‚ magazines‚ and more.

In Bermuda, economy-class passengers can also enjoy lounge access at a discounted rate.

If you want to travel in style, BermudAir's business class is also quite affordable, with fare for a trip from Toronto to Bermuda ringing up at US$449 ($609). For comparison, a business class flight from Toronto to Bermuda with Air Canada (the Bermuda-based airline's competitor) costs upwards of $2,000.

Business class travellers also get priority boarding and increased baggage allowances, as well as access to BermudAir's partner lounges.

BermudAir is the latest airline to offer cheap airfare from Canada. In March, Japanese leisure airline ZipAir launched non-stop service between Canada and Tokyo, allowing Canadians to easily travel to Japan and enjoy a luxury flight for the price of economy tickets.

BermudAir launched passenger service in September, beginning with flights to Westchester, New York, Boston and Fort Lauderdale. It recently expanded to Baltimore and Orlando. The start-up operates two E175s configured with a mix of 14 seats in the business cabin and 52 in economy