Starting May 9, regional airline OneJet will be offering weekday nonstop service between Bradley International Airport and Pittsburgh International Airport. Reservations can be booked starting April 1.
Matthew Maguire, OneJet’s CEO, said the flight is a critical business route for both cities and “presents a compelling opportunity” for his airline.
According to the Pittsburgh Tribune, engineering firm Michael Baker International is a likely customer for the route, said vice president of business development Steve Hammel, as it has an office in Rocky Hill. The company has offices worldwide and spends $7.5 million a year on travel, including $1 million out of Pittsburgh, Hammel said.
Service will be offered on a Hawker 400 light jet aircraft with seating for seven. According to published reports, which the Connecticut Airport Authority could not immediately confirm, the last nonstop service to Pittsburgh, offered by an American Airlines contract regional airline, ended on May 4, 2015.
CAA executive director Kevin Dillon said there may be some waiving of landing fees for a short period of time, but the airport not finalized negotiations on space utilization at this point.
Pittsburgh becomes what OneJet terms a focus city with the addition of the new service. It will add four more nonstop destinations from the airport throughout 2016, opening up destinations for Bradley customers wanting to make connections.
OneJet service includes TSA Pre-access for eligible travelers, expedited boarding, and complimentary on board amenities.
