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Flying With Tradewind Aviation, The Comfy Pilatus PC-12 “Airline”

A review of Tradewind Aviation, a Part 135 carrier operating Pilatus PC-12 turboprops in the Caribbean and Northeast, highlighting its lounge, convenience, and pricing

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Tradewind Aviation is a Part 135 carrier based in Oxford, Connecticut, operating a fleet of 38 Pilatus PC-12 aircraft. It serves the Caribbean (primarily from San Juan to St. Barts), Florida to the Bahamas, and the Northeast (Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket). The article details a flight from San Juan to St. Barts, noting the seamless check-in, lounge access in Terminal A (JetBlue), and a fare of just under $600 per person. It contrasts Tradewind with Winair, emphasizing convenience and the private charter-like experience

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