BermudAir Lands at SFB: Airline Launches Bermuda Service from Orlando Sanford International Airport, Adds Belize in December

SANFORD, Fla. – Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) welcomed BermudAir’s first aircraft today, launching the airline’s Central Florida service from Sanford after its move
from Orlando International Airport (MCO). The inaugural flight departed for Bermuda at 11:00 a.m. 

The aircraft arrived to a water cannon salute from SFB’s Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) team, followed by a celebration with airport and airline leadership, Sanford Airport Authority Board members, community officials, and members of the media. Both inbound and outbound passengers were welcomed with commemorative gifts, and a celebration complete with a steel drum performance. The addition of BermudAir marks fours new air carriers announced at Orlando Sanford International Airport within the last twelve months.

“We are delighted to welcome BermudAir to Orlando Sanford International Airport and to celebrate the launch of this enhanced service between Bermuda and the Central Florida region. This partnership creates new opportunities for travelers in both markets and reinforces the growing role SFB plays as a gateway to Central Florida. We appreciate BermudAir’s confidence in SFB and look forward to a long and successful relationship.”
– Nicole Martz, President and CEO, Orlando Sanford International Airport

“Starting today, BermudAir will operate from Orlando Sanford International Airport, a more convenient airport serving the Central Florida region that our guests will find easier to navigate. With simpler, faster and better service, SFB gets our passengers to their vacations faster.”
– Adam Scott, Founder and CEO, BermudAir

New flights from Orlando Sanford International Airport
• Bermuda: Weekly to begin, then twice-weekly flights starting October 31
• Belize: Weekly to begin, then twice-weekly flights starting December 21

According to BermudAir, it will offer the only nonstop service to Belize from Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, and St. Petersburg/Tampa. All flights will operate on Embraer E190 aircraft. A boutique island experience BermudAir offers a two-class cabin with no middle seats, extra legroom, complimentary premium snacks and beverages, and what the airline calls genuine island hospitality. The airline consistently earns a Net Promoter Score above 70, one of the highest in the industry.

Since launching commercial operations in 2023, BermudAir reports it has supported more than 1,100 jobs and generated roughly $149 million in annual economic impact in Bermuda.

Speakers at the celebration included Sanford Airport Authority Board Chair Kenneth Bentley, City of Sanford Mayor Art Woodruff, City of Sanford Mayor-Elect Christina Hollerbach, and Mr. Adam Scott, Founder and CEO of BermudAir.