Traffic & Transit

Via Airlines To Provide Bradley Airport Service

The airline will operate nonstop flights out of Bradley beginning later this year.

WINDSOR LOCKS, CT - Via Airlines will begin operating a nonstop service from Bradley International Airport to Pittsburgh later this year.

The service will begin July 22, on an Embraer ERJ145, with 50 seats. The flight will depart Bradley International Airport at 3:27 p.m. and arrive at Pittsburgh International Airport at 4:51 p.m.

From Pittsburgh International Airport, the flight will leave at 1:39 p.m. and arrive at Bradley International Airport at 2:57 p.m. It will operate four times a week, year-round, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Flights can be booked on www.flyviaair.com.

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“We are very excited about the opportunity to partner with Bradley International Airport in serving both business and leisure travelers with nonstop jet service to Pittsburgh,” said Irit Vizer, Via Airlines President and COO in a statement. “At Via Airlines, we take pride in providing our guests with nonstop service, as it not only helps travelers move to and from destinations faster and more economically than existing options, but also helps ensure our mission to continue support for previously under-served communities in need of multi-city connectivity,” added Irit.

“We are excited to start the year on a high note by welcoming Via Airlines and announcing the continued expansion of our airline and route network,” said Kevin A. Dillon, A.A.E., Executive Director of the Connecticut Airport Authority. “Pittsburgh is an important destination, especially for those traveling on business. This new nonstop, however, will bring benefits to both our business and leisure passengers by offering a cost-effective and convenient option to travel between the two cities. We look forward to our partnership with Via Airlines and their success at Bradley International Airport.”

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