Two aviation companies plan to expand their service to Martha’s Vineyard this summer.
Tradewind Aviation, which already operates private chartered flights to the Island, announced in late March that a new scheduled route to and from Boston launches June 18. Travelers can depart from a private terminal at Hanscom Field in Bedford, 14 miles outside of Boston, to Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket on three daily departures.
A press release from the company said that this route eliminates challenges of commercial departures from Boston Logan International Airport. Flights can be booked now, and fares start at $295 (plus taxes and fees) for a one-way ticket to the Island.
“With our new scheduled service out of Hanscom Field, travelers from the Boston area and beyond can enjoy a more seamless and convenient travel experience, from easy check-in to quick boarding, while we continue to expand and enhance access to popular destinations throughout the region,” David Zipkin, co-founder and chief commercial officer of Tradewind Aviation, said.
Flyte, a regional aviation platform, also announced a jet fleet expansion Monday to meet peak summer demand and newly provide “short-haul” private charters from New York City to the Island, among other coastal destinations, like Nantucket, Newport, and Cape Cod.
“Demand across our core Northeast markets is accelerating as we head into peak season,” Marc Sellouk, CEO of Flyte, said in a press release. “Concentrated demand, repeat travel patterns, and limited efficient alternatives create a strong opportunity, and we are scaling the fleet to meet it.”