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Several flights in and out of Bradley Airport delayed or canceled due to snow
Several flights in and out of Bradley Airport are delayed or canceled due to the snow on Sunday. As of Sunday evening, approximately 20 percent of flights are canceled and 34 percent are delayed, according to the Connecticut Airport Authority. The airport is still open and the snow removal is ongoing. Airlines are adjusting some schedules, but anyone flying in…
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Looking to get away? Breeze Airways is offering up to 60% off flights
If you’re looking to take a getaway in the near future, Breeze Airways is offering up to 60% off flights for the next several days. In what’s being coined “CYBREEZE WEEK,” the airline has a variety of deals ranging from 10% to 60% off one-way airfare, depending on when you go. Here is how much you could save: Base fare…
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Thousands of travelers in Conn. expected to fly to their Thanksgiving destinations
Almost 80,000 people in Connecticut are expected to fly to their destinations for the Thanksgiving holiday, according to AAA. Passengers flying out of Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks prepared for long lines and potential delays for the rainy and windy weather, but the majority of the flights left on time on Wednesday morning. Michael Holkesvik and his fiancé Lindsey…
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80,000 people in Conn. expected to travel for Thanksgiving holiday
AAA is predicting 80,000 people in Conn. will travel for the Thanksgiving holiday this year.
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Three arrested in motor vehicle assault of Hertz employee at Bradley Airport
Three people were charged in connection with an incident that left an employee injured at a Hertz Car Rental location last week. State police say they responded to a call about a man attempting to rent a vehicle with a fake identification on Aug. 9 at about 6 p.m. They responded to the Hertz location at Bradley International Airport and…
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Exclusive: B-17 crash survivor fundraising for youth burn victims
Despite what he’s been through, J.T. Huber, a volunteer firefighter and dad of two, wants to help kids who have felt the searing pain of being badly burned like he has.
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Exclusive: B-17 crash survivor fundraising for young burn victims
It’s been almost four years since a World War II-era plane crashed not long after taking off from Bradley International Airport on Oct. 2, 2019. Seven people were killed in the crash. Six passengers survived the impact, including J.T. Huber, of West Simsbury. In his first interview since the crash, Huber spoke to NBC Connecticut exclusively about how he’s...
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Woman charged with trafficking 12 kilos of cocaine in luggage at Bradley Airport
A grand jury indicted a woman from Puerto Rico last week for allegedly attempting to smuggle 12 kilograms of cocaine into Connecticut through Bradley International Airport, according to the Department of Justice. Court documents allege that Karina Cintron Santiago, of San Juan, reported her luggage missing after arriving at Bradley Airport from San Juan on a JetBlue flight on June…
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Spirit Airlines to offer nonstop flights between Bradley Airport and San Juan
Spirit Airlines is going to start offering nonstop flights from Bradley International Airport to San Juan, Puerto Rico on Wednesday. The first flight from Bradley International Airport to Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport will leave this evening. “Exploring the Island of Enchantment is now easier than ever for our Hartford Guests with the launch of our new, nonstop flights...
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Local Pilot Speaks on Plane Turbulence Death Investigation
Federal officials are investigating a passenger’s death after a private plane made an emergency landing at Bradley International Airport.
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Local Pilot Speaks on Plane Turbulence Death Investigation
Federal officials are investigating a passenger’s death after a private plane made an emergency landing at Bradley International Airport. The National Transportation Safety Board says the plane experienced severe turbulence just minutes after takeoff. A Bombardier Challenger 300 business jet is the focus of the NTSB investigation. The agency now says a passenger died due to injuries from a “severe…
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Turbulence Contributed to Death of Passenger on Plane Diverted to Bradley Airport: NTSB
A passenger on a plane that was diverted to Bradley International Airport after a medical emergency on Friday has died and the National Transportation Safety Board said it was related to turbulence.
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Some Flights Canceled at Bradley Airport Amid Winter Storm
Some flights at Bradley International Airport are canceled on Tuesday amid the state’s first winter storm of the year. Multiple flights have been canceled and other flights are delayed. Anyone with a flight on Tuesday is urged to check their flight information before heading to the airport. You can see the arrivals and departures here. The airport is open...
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Spirit Announces New Nonstop Flights From Bradley to San Juan, Puerto Rico
Spirit has announced new nonstop flights from Bradley International Airport to Puerto Rico. The airline said the nonstop service will be from Bradley to San Juan three times a week. The new flights are expected to launch on June 7. “Spirit Airlines has been an important partner and key to our route network development strategy. The addition of new, nonstop…
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Frozen Fuel Trucks Cause Delays at Bradley Airport
The record-breaking cold temperatures caused delays fueling planes at Bradley International Airport on Saturday. The fueling contractor for the airlines experienced issues with some of their equipment, which caused the delays, according to an airport spokesperson. A spokesperson for Breeze Airways said there were frozen fuel trucks at Bradley Airport and there were delays on three flights. Those planes took…
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Travel Headaches Intensify as Southwest Cancels Thousands of Flights
Both sides of the holiday weekend were trouble when it came to travel. First, the pre-Christmas winter storm, and now, cancellations and delays, particularly for Southwest Airlines, that have only intensified the post-holiday blues. “The word would be helpless,” said Paul Zito, who was looking to return to Florida after his trip to Connecticut. “It’s almost like you’re no...
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Post-Christmas Flight Delays and Cancellations Frustrate Bradley Travelers
Several arriving and departing flights were delayed or canceled at Bradley Airport Monday.
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Post-Christmas Flight Delays, Cancellations Frustrate Bradley Airport Travelers
Many travelers at Bradley International Airport had a rough day on Monday thanks to ongoing flight delays and cancellations as airlines try to recover from the pre-Christmas storm that wreaked havoc across most of the U.S. About two-thirds of all flights scheduled to arrive at Bradley Monday afternoon were either delayed or canceled. There were several canceled or delayed...
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Breeze Airways Adding Flights to New Orleans, North Carolina and Pittsburgh
Breeze Airways is addling non-stop flights from Bradley International Airport to Raleigh-Durham and Pittsburgh and one-stop service to New Orleans. The Connecticut Airport Authority said Breeze Airways will launch new nonstop service to Raleigh Durham, North Carolina in February, return nonstop service to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and introduce one-stop/no plane change service to New Orleans, Louisiana. The routes will start...
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Breeze Airways Adding 4 New Routes From Bradley Airport in 2023
Breeze Airways is adding four new routes from Bradley International Airport starting next year. The new routes include: Vero Beach, Florida Phoenix, Arizona Provo, Utah San Bernardino, California Flights to Vero Beach will be daily and start February 2 while flights to Phoenix will only be on Thursdays and Sundays and start on February 9. These flights will be non-stop…