Newcomer BermudAir will make economy seats a permanent feature of its aircraft just months after launch, with plans to become a business-class-only airline.
The airline, which launched its first flights to the island in August, will operate a dual-class cabin on its Embraer E175 aircraft, no longer offering just business class seating, the airline told Travel + Leisure. The airline will offer year-round service to Bermuda from Boston, Fort Lauderdale and New York’s Westchester County Airport.
Courtesy of BermudAir
When BermudAir first began flying, the aircraft had 88 seats as standard, but only sold 44 seats per flight. The original plan was to convert the aircraft into a 30-seat configuration with the delivery of bespoke suites. However, CEO Adam Scott said the airline decided to move away from that idea due to “strong demand for direct, short-haul and premium flights” and instead offer a combination of economy seats and “aisle class” suites.
“Since launching in August, we have remained true to our commitment to increasing flight capacity to Bermuda and meeting the island’s business and tourism needs,” Scott said in a statement shared with T+L. “A dual class cabin allows us to continue to deliver on that promise and offer our guests more opportunities to fly with BermudAir.”
Scott added: “We have received overwhelmingly positive feedback from our guests about their experience onboard BermudAir, but guests also want more options and flexibility. BermudAir is ideally positioned to meet this need with its two-class cabin.”
Free WiFi is included in both tariff classes. Every Business Class seat has direct aisle access, where travelers can enjoy signature Bermuda cocktails like the Dark ‘n Stormy.
BermudAir isn’t the only one envisioning a business-class-only airline. La Compagnie, named the best international airline by T+L readers, offers a business-class-only cabin with just 76 reclining seats on board in a 2-2 configuration.
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