Restored revision 1376880827 by ~2026-51945-35 (talk): Unnecessary links, details, WP:NOTTRAVEL← Previous revisionRevision as of 09:41, 9 October 2026 Line 77: Line 77: Terminal A and the Bradley [[Sheraton Hotels and Resorts|Sheraton Hotel]] were completed in 1986. Around the same time, the Roncari cargo terminal was also constructed. Terminal A and the Bradley [[Sheraton Hotels and Resorts|Sheraton Hotel]] were completed in 1986. Around the same time, the Roncari cargo terminal was also constructed. In 1991, on March 7, the largest aircraft ever created, [[Antonov An-225 Mriya|Antonov An-225 "Mriya"]], landed at this airport.{{Cite web |last=Banks |first=Julie Martin |date=2022-03-04 |title=Following Reports from Ukraine, Connecticut Aviation Community Remembers 1991 Visit By World's Largest Aircraft |url=https://ctnewsjunkie.com/2022/03/04/antonov-225t-ukraine-bradley/ |access-date=2026-10-06 |website=CT News Junkie |language=en-US}} ===21st century=== ===21st century=== Line 86: Line 84: In July 2007, [[Northwest Airlines]] launched nonstop service between Bradley and [[Amsterdam Airport Schiphol|Amsterdam]], the airport's first direct route to Europe.{{cite news | url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91727576/hartford-courant/ | title=Bradley-Europe, now boarding | work=Hartford Courant | date=July 1, 2007 | accessdate=January 2, 2022 | author=Gershon, Eric}} The service ended in October 2008 due to rising fuel costs.{{cite news | url=https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-xpm-2008-06-28-amsterdam0628-art-story.html | title=Bradley losing European reach | work=Hartford Courant | date=June 28, 2008 | accessdate=January 2, 2022 | author=Gershon, Eric}} In July 2007, [[Northwest Airlines]] launched nonstop service between Bradley and [[Amsterdam Airport Schiphol|Amsterdam]], the airport's first direct route to Europe.{{cite news | url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91727576/hartford-courant/ | title=Bradley-Europe, now boarding | work=Hartford Courant | date=July 1, 2007 | accessdate=January 2, 2022 | author=Gershon, Eric}} The service ended in October 2008 due to rising fuel costs.{{cite news | url=https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-xpm-2008-06-28-amsterdam0628-art-story.html | title=Bradley losing European reach | work=Hartford Courant | date=June 28, 2008 | accessdate=January 2, 2022 | author=Gershon, Eric}} In October 2007, The largest passenger airplane, [[Airbus A380]] landed at this airport, in a test flight as part of a demonstration tour.{{Cite web |author= |date=2007-10-01 |title=Airbus 'Superjumbo' will land at Bradley |url=https://www.courant.com/2007/10/01/airbus-superjumbo-will-land-at-bradley/ |access-date=2026-10-06 |website=Hartford Courant |language=en-US}} In 2008, Brazilian aerospace manufacturer [[Embraer]] selected Bradley as its Executive Jet Maintenance center for the Northeastern United States. The facility opened the same year, temporarily closed during the economic downturn, and reopened in 2011.{{Cite web |url=http://www.courant.com/business/hc-embraer-closes.artaug26,0,7319658.story |title=Embraer Closes Jet Maintenance Center at Bradley Airport Months After Opening |last=Gershon |first=Eric |date=August 26, 2009 |publisher=Hartford Courant |access-date=October 9, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140522125325/http://www.courant.com/business/hc-embraer-closes.artaug26,0,7319658.story |archive-date=May 22, 2014 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=http://www.hartfordbusiness.com/news17101.html |title=Brazil's Embraer reopens at Bradley |publisher=Hartford Business Journal |date=March 1, 2011 |access-date=March 31, 2011 |first=Gregory |last=Seay |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723075443/http://www.hartfordbusiness.com/news17101.html |archive-date=July 23, 2011 |url-status=dead }} In 2008, Brazilian aerospace manufacturer [[Embraer]] selected Bradley as its Executive Jet Maintenance center for the Northeastern United States. The facility opened the same year, temporarily closed during the economic downturn, and reopened in 2011.{{Cite web |url=http://www.courant.com/business/hc-embraer-closes.artaug26,0,7319658.story |title=Embraer Closes Jet Maintenance Center at Bradley Airport Months After Opening |last=Gershon |first=Eric |date=August 26, 2009 |publisher=Hartford Courant |access-date=October 9, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140522125325/http://www.courant.com/business/hc-embraer-closes.artaug26,0,7319658.story |archive-date=May 22, 2014 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=http://www.hartfordbusiness.com/news17101.html |title=Brazil's Embraer reopens at Bradley |publisher=Hartford Business Journal |date=March 1, 2011 |access-date=March 31, 2011 |first=Gregory |last=Seay |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723075443/http://www.hartfordbusiness.com/news17101.html |archive-date=July 23, 2011 |url-status=dead }} Line 103: Line 99: In June 2022, a $210 million Ground Transportation Center was opened at the airport following construction during the COVID-19 pandemic. The facility consolidated rental car operations on airport property and added additional covered parking capacity.{{Cite web |url=https://bradleyairport.com/2022/07/13/new-ground-transportation-center-opens-at-bradley-international-airport-2/ |title=New Ground Transportation Center Opens at Bradley International Airport |date=July 13, 2022 |publisher=Connecticut Airport Authority |access-date=April 14, 2023}}{{Cite web |title=Bradley Airport unveils new $210 million transportation center with plans to connect to CT rail lines |url=https://www.ctinsider.com/news/hartford/article/Bradley-Airport-s-210-million-transportation-17277582.php |access-date=March 29, 2025 |website=CT Insider |date=June 30, 2022 }} In June 2022, a $210 million Ground Transportation Center was opened at the airport following construction during the COVID-19 pandemic. The facility consolidated rental car operations on airport property and added additional covered parking capacity.{{Cite web |url=https://bradleyairport.com/2022/07/13/new-ground-transportation-center-opens-at-bradley-international-airport-2/ |title=New Ground Transportation Center Opens at Bradley International Airport |date=July 13, 2022 |publisher=Connecticut Airport Authority |access-date=April 14, 2023}}{{Cite web |title=Bradley Airport unveils new $210 million transportation center with plans to connect to CT rail lines |url=https://www.ctinsider.com/news/hartford/article/Bradley-Airport-s-210-million-transportation-17277582.php |access-date=March 29, 2025 |website=CT Insider |date=June 30, 2022 }} In July 2024, [[Avelo Airlines]] announced plans to establish an operating base at Bradley International Airport, expanding service to a mix of domestic and international destinations, including [[Cancún International Airport|Cancun]], [[Sangster International Airport|Montego Bay]], and [[Punta Cana International Airport|Punta Cana]].{{cite news |last1=Santiago |first1=Ellyn |title=Avelo Soars: Adds Bradley As A Hub, 18 Destinations, 2 International |url=https://patch.com/connecticut/newhaven/avelo-soars-adds-bradley-hub-18-destinations-2-international |access-date=August 16, 2025 |work=[[Patch Media|Patch]] |date=July 24, 2024}}{{cite news |last1=Lunge |first1=Katherine |title=Avelo Airlines cuts back domestic flights at CT's Bradley airport, maintains 3 international routes |url=https://www.ctinsider.com/business/article/ct-avelo-airlines-bradley-tweed-airports-domestic-20191499.php |access-date=August 16, 2025 |publisher=CT Insider |date=February 27, 2025}} In October 2025, Avelo announced that it would cease all flight operations from Bradley, because "[[revenue]]s on the market did not cover [[cost]]s".{{Cite web |last=Polansky |first=Rob |last2=Fearon |first2=Dylan |date=2025-10-23 |title=Avelo pulls out of Bradley Airport |url=https://www.wfsb.com/2025/10/23/avelo-pulls-out-bradley-airport/ |access-date=2026-10-06 |website=www.wfsb.com |language=en}}{{cite news |last1=Lepore |first1=Juliana |last2=Stober |first2=Preston |title=Connecticut Airport Authority: Avelo Airlines stops services at Bradley International Airport |url=https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/hartford/connecticut-airport-authority-avelo-airlines-stops-services-at-bradley-international-airport/ |access-date=November 1, 2025 |work=[[WTNH]] |date=October 23, 2025}} In July 2024, [[Avelo Airlines]] announced plans to establish an operating base at Bradley International Airport, expanding service to a mix of domestic and international destinations, including [[Cancún International Airport|Cancun]], [[Sangster International Airport|Montego Bay]], and [[Punta Cana International Airport|Punta Cana]].{{cite news |last1=Santiago |first1=Ellyn |title=Avelo Soars: Adds Bradley As A Hub, 18 Destinations, 2 International |url=https://patch.com/connecticut/newhaven/avelo-soars-adds-bradley-hub-18-destinations-2-international |access-date=August 16, 2025 |work=[[Patch Media|Patch]] |date=July 24, 2024}}{{cite news |last1=Lunge |first1=Katherine |title=Avelo Airlines cuts back domestic flights at CT's Bradley airport, maintains 3 international routes |url=https://www.ctinsider.com/business/article/ct-avelo-airlines-bradley-tweed-airports-domestic-20191499.php |access-date=August 16, 2025 |publisher=CT Insider |date=February 27, 2025}} In October 2025, Avelo announced that it would cease all flight operations from Bradley.{{cite news |last1=Lepore |first1=Juliana |last2=Stober |first2=Preston |title=Connecticut Airport Authority: Avelo Airlines stops services at Bradley International Airport |url=https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/hartford/connecticut-airport-authority-avelo-airlines-stops-services-at-bradley-international-airport/ |access-date=November 1, 2025 |work=[[WTNH]] |date=October 23, 2025}} In 2025, the airport constructed two new exit corridors to the east and west sides of Terminal A replacing the former central exit adjacent to the TSA checkpoint, which was closed and reconfigured to expand screening capacity and add additional security lanes. The arrivals levels was also reconfigured with new meet-and-greet areas. As part of a broader modernization program, the airport opened a new approximately 80,000-square-foot in-line baggage screening facility, replacing the former explosive detection equipment located in the Terminal A ticketing area.{{Cite web |last=Guerrera |first=Nick |date=May 6, 2026 |title=Bradley International Airport Wins Industry Recognition |url=https://bradleyairport.com/2026/05/06/bradley-international-airport-wins-industry-recognition/ |access-date=May 17, 2026 |website=Bradley International Airport |language=en-US}} In 2025, the airport constructed two new exit corridors to the east and west sides of Terminal A replacing the former central exit adjacent to the TSA checkpoint, which was closed and reconfigured to expand screening capacity and add additional security lanes. The arrivals levels was also reconfigured with new meet-and-greet areas. As part of a broader modernization program, the airport opened a new approximately 80,000-square-foot in-line baggage screening facility, replacing the former explosive detection equipment located in the Terminal A ticketing area.{{Cite web |last=Guerrera |first=Nick |date=May 6, 2026 |title=Bradley International Airport Wins Industry Recognition |url=https://bradleyairport.com/2026/05/06/bradley-international-airport-wins-industry-recognition/ |access-date=May 17, 2026 |website=Bradley International Airport |language=en-US}} Line 110: Line 106: === Future === === Future === On July 3, 2012, the [[Connecticut Department of Transportation]] released an Environmental Assessment and Environmental Impact Evaluation proposing the redevelopment of the former Terminal B area at Bradley. The proposal included the demolition of the Murphy Terminal and existing International Arrivals Building, and the construction of a new Terminal B complex with two concourses totaling 19 gates, including facilities capable of accommodating international widebody aircraft. The plan also included a new Federal Inspection Services facility, a central utility plant, roadway realignments, and a consolidated [[Multistorey car park|parking garage]] and rental car facility.{{Cite web |title=Environmental Assessment and Environmental Impact Evaluation, New Terminal B Passenger Facility and Associated Improvements at Bradley International Airport Windsor Locks, Connecticut |url=http://www.ct.gov/dot/lib/dot/documents/denviro/bradley_ea_eie_63012_.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130628224418/http://www.ct.gov/dot/lib/dot/documents/denviro/bradley_ea_eie_63012_.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 28, 2013 |access-date=July 3, 2012 |publisher=Connecticut Department of Transportation}}{{Cite web |date=May 9, 2018 |title=Bradley Airport Makeover: Five Takeaways For The Common Traveler |url=https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-pol-bradley-master-plan-20180501-story.html |accessdate=December 19, 2022 |website=Hartford Courant}} On July 3, 2012, the Connecticut Department of Transportation released an Environmental Assessment and Environmental Impact Evaluation proposing the redevelopment of the former Terminal B area at Bradley. The proposal included the demolition of the Murphy Terminal and existing International Arrivals Building, and the construction of a new Terminal B complex with two concourses totaling 19 gates, including facilities capable of accommodating international widebody aircraft. The plan also included a new Federal Inspection Services facility, a central utility plant, roadway realignments, and a consolidated parking garage and rental care facility.{{Cite web |title=Environmental Assessment and Environmental Impact Evaluation, New Terminal B Passenger Facility and Associated Improvements at Bradley International Airport Windsor Locks, Connecticut |url=http://www.ct.gov/dot/lib/dot/documents/denviro/bradley_ea_eie_63012_.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130628224418/http://www.ct.gov/dot/lib/dot/documents/denviro/bradley_ea_eie_63012_.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 28, 2013 |access-date=July 3, 2012 |publisher=Connecticut Department of Transportation}}{{Cite web |date=May 9, 2018 |title=Bradley Airport Makeover: Five Takeaways For The Common Traveler |url=https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-pol-bradley-master-plan-20180501-story.html |accessdate=December 19, 2022 |website=Hartford Courant}} The proposal was intended to be implemented in multiple hashes, beginning with demolition and infrastructure relocation, followed by phased terminal and roadway construction. Estimated project costs were approximately $630–650 million, with completion ordinally in stages through the 2010s and 2020s. The proposal was intended to be implemented in multiple hashes, beginning with demolition and infrastructure relocation, followed by phased terminal and roadway construction. Estimated project costs were approximately $630–650 million, with completion ordinally in stages through the 2010s and 2020s. Line 128: Line 124: ==== Current terminals ==== ==== Current terminals ==== The airport has two terminals. Terminal A is divided into three concourse areas: Gates 1–12, Gates 18–20, and Gates 21–30. The East Concourse (Gates 1–12) contains 12 gates and is primarily used by [[Aer Lingus]], [[Delta Airlines|Delta]], [[Frontier Airlines|Frontier]], [[JetBlue]], [[Southwest Airlines|Southwest]], and [[Sun Country Airlines|Sun Country]]. The West Concourse is split into two sections: Gates 18–20, primarily used by [[Breeze Airways|Breeze]], and Gates 21–30, used by [[American Airlines|American]], [[Breeze Airways|Breeze]], and [[United Airlines|United]].{{Cite web |title=Bradley International Airport Map |url=https://bradleyairport.com/directions-parking/terminal-maps/ |access-date=May 17, 2026 |website=Bradley International Airport |language=en-US}} The airport has two terminals. Terminal A is divided into three concourse areas: Gates 1–12, Gates 18–20, and Gates 21–30. The East Concourse (Gates 1–12) contains 12 gates and is primarily used by [[Aer Lingus]], [[Delta Airlines|Delta]], [[Frontier Airlines|Frontier]], [[JetBlue]], [[Southwest Airlines|Southwest]], and [[Sun Country Airlines|Sun Country]]. The West Concourse is split into two sections: Gates 18–20, primarily used by [[Breeze Airways|Breeze]], and Gates 21–30, used by [[American Airlines|American]], Breeze, and [[United Airlines|United]].{{Cite web |title=Bradley International Airport Map |url=https://bradleyairport.com/directions-parking/terminal-maps/ |access-date=May 17, 2026 |website=Bradley International Airport |language=en-US}} Escape Lounge is a premium common-use airport lounge located in the East Concourse of Terminal A, just before Gate 1. It is the only lounge at Bradley.{{Cite web |title=Bradley Intl Airport (BDL) Lounge |url=https://escapelounges.com/us/airport-lounges/bradley/ |access-date=2026-05-18 |website=Escape Lounges |language=en}} Escape Lounge is a premium common-use airport lounge located in the East Concourse of Terminal A, just before Gate 1. It is the only lounge at Bradley.{{Cite web |title=Bradley Intl Airport (BDL) Lounge |url=https://escapelounges.com/us/airport-lounges/bradley/ |access-date=2026-05-18 |website=Escape Lounges |language=en}} Line 137: Line 133: ==== Former terminal ==== ==== Former terminal ==== The Murphy Terminal (formerly Terminal B) opened in 1952 and closed to passenger service in 2010. Demolition began in late 2015 and was completed in early 2016.{{Cite web |title=About Us |url=https://bradleyairport.com/about/about-us/ |access-date=December 29, 2024 |website=Bradley International Airport |language=en-US}} The building previously housed administrative offices for the [[Connecticut Airport Authority]] and [[Transportation Security Administration]]. The Murphy Terminal (formerly Terminal B) opened in 1952 and closed to passenger service in 2010. Demolition began in late 2015 and was completed in early 2016.{{Cite web |title=About Us |url=https://bradleyairport.com/about/about-us/ |access-date=December 29, 2024 |website=Bradley International Airport |language=en-US}} The building previously housed administrative offices for the Connecticut Airport Authority and Transportation Security Administration. == Airlines and destinations == == Airlines and destinations ==