BermudAir A220 order could unlock new hub connections for underserved Caribbean islands
HAMPSHIRE, England — Bermuda-based BermudAir has ordered ten Airbus A220-300 aircraft to support its expansion across Bermuda, the Caribbean and North America.
Announced on July 22 at the Farnborough International Airshow, the agreement is BermudAir’s first order with Airbus. The purchase had already been recorded in Airbus’ March order book under an undisclosed customer.
The aircraft will have 135 seats across three cabin classes. With a range of up to 3,600 nautical miles, or approximately 6,700 kilometres, the A220-300 will allow BermudAir to develop longer nonstop routes while continuing to serve smaller and constrained airports.
The order represents a major development for BermudAir, which currently operates Embraer E175 and E190 aircraft. Airbus has not yet announced when the A220s will be delivered.
Expansion beyond Bermuda
BermudAir is increasingly developing into a regional airline rather than concentrating exclusively on its Bermuda home market.
The carrier already operates seasonal services between the United States and Anguilla under the AnguillAir brand. Direct seasonal services from Boston, Baltimore/Washington and Newark began in December 2025.
BermudAir has confirmed that the Anguilla programme will return and expand during the 2026–2027 winter season, including additional Newark and Baltimore service and a new nonstop connection from St. Petersburg/Tampa.
The airline has also announced five new US routes to Belize from Boston, Raleigh-Durham, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando Sanford and St. Petersburg/Tampa, scheduled to begin in December 2026 subject to regulatory approval.
Connecting underserved island destinations
The A220 order underlines BermudAir’s ambition to connect underserved island destinations directly with North American cities. With more capacity and range than its present Embraer fleet, but fewer seats than many conventional narrow-body aircraft, the A220 appears well suited to these relatively small regional markets.
The commitment to ten aircraft is a significant indication that BermudAir intends to build a permanent multi-island network serving Bermuda and a growing number of Caribbean destinations.
Anguilla as a hub for St. Eustatius and Saba
BermudAir’s growing presence on Anguilla is particularly relevant for neighbouring islands such as Sint Eustatius and Saba. While the A220-300 itself cannot operate into those islands due to their short and constrained runways, a strengthened Anguilla hub could open new onward connectivity options for travellers arriving from North America.
Regional carriers such as Trans Anguilla Airways and Dutch Caribbean Islandhopper already provide or are developing scheduled services in this part of the Caribbean. A more frequent and better-connected Anguilla hub, fed by BermudAir’s expanded North American network, could make Sint Eustatius and Saba meaningfully more accessible — islands that have long struggled with limited and costly air links to the wider world.
