Nonstop Flights From PVD to Bermuda Start in May, Is Europe Next?

Nonstop Flights From PVD to Bermuda Start in May, Is Europe Next?

 

Rhode Island International Airport (PVD) is announcing that BermudAir, the flag carrier airline of Bermuda, will begin offering nonstop service from PVD to Bermuda's L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA).

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It will begin on May 22, 2025, and operate year-round, twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays.

The airport recently gained acclaim as New England's fastest-growing hub airport, surpassing 4 million passengers in 2024.

 

Breeze and International Flights, Coming Soon

The flights to Bermuda are PVD's newest international destination as the airport prepares to welcome the further expansion of international travel at PVD announced in 2024 by Breeze CEO David Neeleman.

Neelman recently stated that Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approvals to being international routes are expected by the end of March. Over the past four years, GoLocal has been tracking Breeze's efforts to bring international flights to PVD.

“We are thrilled to welcome BermudAir to Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport,” said Iftikhar Ahmad, President and CEO of the Rhode Island Airport Corporation. “These new and exciting nonstop connections are all part of our commitment to connecting Rhode Island's business and leisure travelers with premier destinations across the globe.”

“Bermuda and New England have always shared a special connection, and we’re thrilled to make travel between the two even more convenient,” said Adam Scott, Founder & CEO at BermudAir. “With this new nonstop route, Rhode Islanders can swap the mainland for an island escape in just a few short hours, enjoying the relaxation, adventure, and rich culture Bermuda has to offer—all with the comfort and reliability of BermudAir.”

“The Rhode Island Airport Corporation is proud that BermudAir has chosen to expand their service at Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport,” said Jonathan N. Savage, Board Chair of the Rhode Island Airport Corporation. “This new nonstop connection will allow local travelers to experience Bermuda's vibrant island culture, while also providing Bermudians an opportunity to enjoy their own “Rhode Island getaway” and enjoy all that New England has to offer.”

 

 

Flights are expected to be operated on Embraer 175 twin-engine jets, which offer 70 coach and business class seats in a 2/2 configuration with no middle seats.

BermudAir says it will also soon integrate two new, larger Embraer 190 aircraft offering seating for 96 coach and business class seats in a 2/2 configuration. 

 

U.S. Customs Preclearance Streamlines Travel Experience

Travelers returning to Rhode Island on BermudAir flights from Bermuda's L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA) will be screened under the U. S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Preclearance program, which means they complete U.S. Customs and Immigration inspection in Bermuda before returning to PVD.

Preclearance is a joint program between the Transportation Security Agency and CBP that allows passengers to undergo full U.S. immigration and customs processing and TSA-comparable passenger screening at a foreign airport before traveling to the U.S., saving time as they proceed to connecting flights or their destination. 

 

Rhode Island's Connections With Bermuda

Rhode Island has long-standing connections with Bermuda, including the bi-annual Newport Bermuda Sailing Race and the URI's Marine Biology Semester in Bermuda Program.