Bering Air

Bering Air (ICAO: BRG) is a vital regional airline providing essential air services across Western Alaska.

Bering Air was established in September 1979 by Jim and Christine Rowe, commencing operations on October 3, 1979, from Nome, Alaska, with a single De Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter. The airline expanded its fleet and services, particularly with the advent of the bypass mail system in 1983, gradually transitioning from piston-powered aircraft to more modern turbine-powered models suitable for the challenging Alaskan environment. Today, it remains wholly owned by Jim and Christine Rowe.

The airline's headquarters and main operational base are located at Nome Airport in Nome, Alaska. It also operates key hubs from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (Kotzebue) and Unalakleet Airport. Bering Air's diverse fleet comprises 39 aircraft and helicopters as of July 2022, including types such as the Piper PA-31 Navajo, Cessna Caravan EX (including Cessna 208 Grand Caravan), Beechcraft 1900D, Beechcraft King Air 200, CASA C-212 200, Cessna 408 SkyCourier, Airbus Helicopters AS350B3, MD 500E, and Robinson R44 Raven II. The Beechcraft 1900D is its largest passenger aircraft, seating 19.

Bering Air operates an extensive domestic scheduled passenger and cargo network, serving 32 communities across Western Alaska from its three hubs. Additionally, the airline offers charter services throughout Alaska, Canada, and historically to the Russian Far East (Chukotka region), though scheduled international service to Russia is currently suspended. The airline is not a member of any major global airline alliances like Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or Oneworld. Due to the nature of its operations and smaller aircraft, Bering Air primarily offers a single cabin class with limited onboard amenities, such as no in-flight attendants, food/drink service, entertainment, or Wi-Fi. However, it provides essential services like air ambulance and helicopter operations and features a frequent flyer program called Gold Points Reward Program.