Massachusetts: New Bermuda-Based Airline Launched With Direct Boston Routes

BermudAir, a new Bermuda-based airline, announced last week they will be offering direct routes to and from Boston all year. The airline, which includes colorfully branded jets, is an all-aisle passenger experience. Their planes contain just 30 seats across 15 rows.

"BermudAir was created to provide frequent‚ well-timed and comfortable flights for business and premium leisure travelers between Bermuda and the East Coast of the U.S.," they state.

Starting August 31, the airline will have non-stop routes from Boston to Bermuda-based L.F. Wade International Airport. In fact, tickets are on sale now. The typical flight time is approximately two hours.

Boston News 25 shared the following quote from BermudAir's Founder and CEO, Adam Scott, “We are excited to launch BermudAir as Bermuda’s first carrier, maintaining our commitment to start filling seasonal service gaps and establish the frequency of service to and from the island this fall. Our mission to elevate the travel experience for everyone and provide well-timed, traveler-centric, stress-free flights on these new routes is just the beginning. Establishing this year-round service is the first step in our journey to redefine the travel experience and we look forward to rolling out our phased introduction of BermudAir’s Aisle Class.”

At this time, BermudAir also offers direct flights from Bermuda to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Westchester, New York. All flights include Wi-Fi, a complimentary checked bag, snacks, and beverage service.

Roundtrip flights from Boston start at $199. The airline also offers upgraded ticket options aligned to Boston. The "classic" ticket allows two bags, 48-hour cancellation, and free seat changes for an additional $40. The "flex" is the highest level ticket at $289 and allows three bags with a full cancelation refund.

If you are wondering about flying with pets, BermudAir also allows that. "Small dogs and cats‚ with required documentation‚ will be permitted in the cabin in an approved carrier. The carrier must be no larger than a permitted carry-on bag and will be charged at $95 per flight ($190 per round-trip)," they explain.

There are roughly 220 miles and four and half hours between Boston and New York. On the drive south (or return trip North), it's likely you'll need to make a pit stop. Whether it's to accommodate a bathroom request, grab a bite to eat or get a breath of air, we've compiled a list of the best stops along I-95 on the Boston to New York drive.

We'll assume here that we are driving south. Therefore, your journey begins in Massachusetts. You'll pull past Providence and a few exit signs for T.F. Green Airport before enduring the meat of the trip. That would be a good two-plus hours through Connecticut, where you will surely slow down at some point. Finally, after trekking through the Constitution State, you start to see the exit sign numbers get down to single digits. The empire state awaits.

This journey can seem like a grueling effort up and down I-95. In a bigger picture, a four-hour route between two major markets is not really that much. Just ask the Midwest. If you want to drive from Chicago to Minneapolis, you are looking at close to a seven-hour drive, with only one state in the way. Nonetheless, the 1-95 Boston to New York route can be grueling. Therefore, we put together a collection of different stops to help make it more enjoyable.

Of course, this exercise does not include kids screaming in the backseat that need an immediate stop. Perhaps that's another list. Here, we will pinpoint some pleasing attractions you would have the time to stop for. However, we won't stray too far off the exits. And while taking 12 hours to play blackjack at Foxwoods would be a blast, we will narrow in on relatively short stops only.

So, let's hop in the car and find the best stops from Boston to New York along I-95.

*Note - we are not going in order of stops from north to south. We are listing in an overall ranking format.

We'll start with the best thing to stop for. Pizza. Frank Pepe's is a legendary establishment in the New Haven pizza scene. The good news here is that you have choices. If the original New Haven spot is too far off the path (or has a long wait), there's also a location in Fairfield, CT at Exit 24.

If you need a moment of fresh air or to loosen up the legs, this scenic lookout point offers a nice view of the Mystic River. There's comfortable parking space, and its an easy pull off or on to the interstate. It's not uncommon to find people taking photographs here as well.

Sure there are dozens of Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts right along the path, but pulling into Cafe Tempo Coffee House in Warwick, Rhode Island is well worth the wait. A homemade banana hazelnut iced coffee makes any slow-moving traffic situation more manageable.

After all that pizza and coffee somebody is going to need a bathroom. At mile-marker 41, via southbound access, you will find a rest stop in Milford CT that is a direct pull-off I-95. You can fill up on gas, or more food if you still feel like snacking. There are plenty of fast food and candy options at this stop.

This is applicable on your way out or into Massachusetts. Bay State Vintage Guitars is a family owned shop has some of the nicest custom and vintage guitars available. Each instrument on the wall tells a story and his a history that goes back well beyond what's considered classic rock. They are located on Washington St. in Norwood.

Hot oil pizza is a thing in Connecticut and it's delicious. Colony Grill in Stamford is bound to have whatever game that is live playing on their TV's. Their menu consists of pizza and drinks, so you know they take their pie seriously. Like Pepe's, you have a few choices in addition to Stamford. Their Fairfield location is also a stone's throw off I-95.