BermudAir Doubles Fleet With Two 96-Seat Embraer E190s
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Niche regional carrier BermudAir is expanding again—this time with the addition of two Embraer E190 jets, offering more capacity and flexibility.
BermudAir, the boutique airline connecting Bermuda to cities across the U.S. and Canada, has announced the delivery of two Embraer E190s to its growing fleet. The first aircraft has already arrived, while the second is scheduled for June 2025.
BermudAir Moves From E175s To Larger E190s
Previously, BermudAir operated two 70-seat Embraer E175s. With the arrival of the E190s—configured with 96 seats—the airline is boosting capacity by 37% per aircraft.
The E190s offer not only more seats but also:
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An extra 1,000 km of range
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Roughly 1,000 kg more cargo capacity
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A more premium business class cabin layout
While the E175s feature “business class” simply by blocking middle seats in a 2-2 economy layout, the E190s feature a proper 1-2 business class configuration, giving travelers a genuine premium experience up front.
Here’s What The E190 Expansion Enables
According to BermudAir CEO Adam Scott, the airline’s plan includes:
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Using one E190 as a dedicated spare/charter aircraft
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Deploying the second E190 to boost frequencies and enter new markets
“The addition of both our third and fourth aircraft is not only a key step in mitigating operational challenges and enabling continued operational excellence, but this growth enables us to bolster our flight frequencies and to provide increased flexibility in our flight scheduling,” said Scott.
Where BermudAir Flies Today (And What’s Coming)
BermudAir currently operates from Bermuda (BDA) to:
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U.S. Cities: Baltimore (BWI), Boston (BOS), Charleston (CHS), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Hartford (BDL), Orlando (MCO), Raleigh-Durham (RDU), Providence (PVD), and Richmond (RIC)
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Canada: Toronto (YYZ) and Halifax (YHZ)
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Montreal (YUL) service is launching soon
Can BermudAir Make This Work Long-Term?
It’s been almost two years since BermudAir first launched operations—and its business model continues to evolve.
Originally announced as an all-business-class airline, the carrier quickly pivoted to a two-class configuration with simplified service. While the E190s now feature a proper business class product, the airline’s initial vision has clearly shifted.
Operating from a very niche origin point (Bermuda), it’s unclear what the long-term viability looks like. The airline benefits from:
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Low-cost used regional jets
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Likely lower labor costs
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Minimal competition on many routes
But questions remain about its load factors, average fares, and profitability. The addition of two larger aircraft suggests either growing demand—or a bet that demand will come with better service and schedule flexibility.
Bottom Line
BermudAir is doubling its fleet with two Embraer E190s, expanding from a pair of E175s. The first aircraft is already in Bermuda, while the second arrives in June 2025.
This fleet upgrade gives the airline more flexibility, more seats, a better business class product, and operational redundancy. Whether that’s enough to scale a Bermuda-based boutique airline into a sustainable business remains to be seen—but it’s one of the most interesting experiments in North American aviation right now.
