Breeze Airways, a low-cost airline founded in 2021, has received regulatory approval to launch its first international flights, adding seven routes to Mexico and the Caribbean from various U.S. cities, including Cancun, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic, starting from January to March 2025. The expansion includes new crew bases and is part of the airline's broader plan to grow its international network using its Airbus A220 fleet.
Breeze Airways, a U.S. startup airline founded by JetBlue's former CEO, is planning its first international flights starting in January 2024, with routes to Mexico, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic, aiming to attract sun-seeking travelers with fares as low as $99 and a focus on underserved routes.
A Breeze Airways flight was diverted to Colorado after an unruly, intoxicated passenger waving a skateboard and yelling racist slurs broke free of restraints twice, resulting in minor injuries and the passenger's arrest, amid a rise in unruly passenger incidents in 2025.
Breeze Airways announced plans to significantly expand its operations at T.F. Green International Airport in Providence, including increasing destinations to 35 and weekly flights to 200 over the next five years. The expansion will also include international routes and a doubling of personnel. The airline aims to make Providence a connecting hub for international traffic and is considering destinations within a seven-hour flight range, such as Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and possibly Iceland or Ireland.
Breeze Airways is adding four new routes from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers, with service beginning in October. The new routes include Stewart/Newburgh, New York; Lansing, Michigan; Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Pennsylvania; and Bangor, Maine, with twice-weekly service and one-way fares starting at $89. With these additions, Breeze Airways now serves Fort Myers with 19 nonstop destinations, providing visitors and residents with more nonstop travel options.
Breeze Airways is adding two new nonstop routes from Tampa International Airport, allowing passengers to travel to Pensacola, Florida and Bangor, Maine. The flights to Pensacola will start in June with one-way tickets starting at $49, while the Bangor flights will begin in October with one-way tickets starting at $99. This expansion brings the total nonstop destinations offered by Breeze Airways from Tampa to 23, with the airline also introducing "BreezeThru" stops.
Avelo and Breeze Airways, low-cost carriers that launched during the pandemic, are preparing for a profitable year as they rapidly expand their operations and report increasing passenger numbers. Despite challenges such as high fuel costs and supply chain disruptions, both airlines are on track to achieve profitability in 2024. By focusing on linking cities with less competition from major carriers and offering low base fares with additional fees, they aim to carve out a space in the competitive airline industry.
Breeze Airways, founded by JetBlue's David Neeleman, will exclusively operate Airbus A220 aircraft, discontinuing its Embraer jets, and plans to add 10 more A220s to its fleet by 2024. The airline also announced its 50th destination and a new route, while offering a 20% discount on round-trip base fares. Despite financial struggles, Breeze aims to become profitable in 2024 and will invest in new flight attendant uniforms, using its Embraer jets for charter operations.
Breeze Airways will introduce new seasonal nonstop flights from T.F. Green International Airport to Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Denver, Colorado, starting in May. The Greenville-Spartanburg route will operate on Mondays and Fridays, while the Denver route will initially run on Thursdays and Sundays before expanding to include Wednesdays and Saturdays. One-way fares start at $79 for Greenville-Spartanburg and $99 for Denver. This expansion follows Breeze's recent announcement of additional flights from TF Green to San Diego and other destinations, with the seasonal flights scheduled to continue until early September.
Breeze Airways is expanding its route network with 11 new seasonal flights, including nonstop routes between Greenville and five existing hubs. To celebrate, the airline is offering one-way fares as low as $39 for these new routes, available for booking until January 29. The expansion includes inaugural services between Mobile and Orlando in April, and Denver to Providence in May, with plans for additional routes during the summer season. Breeze will operate these flights using its Airbus A220-300 aircraft, featuring a first-class "Ascent" cabin.
Breeze Airways is set to launch new service at the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport in May, offering nonstop flights to Los Angeles, Hartford, Providence, Orlando, and Tampa. This expansion will make GSP the eighth major airline to serve the region and will enhance accessibility to the West Coast and Northeast. The new service is expected to benefit tourism, economic development, and the local community's quality of life. Breeze Airways will begin service with twice-weekly flights starting May 3, and special introductory fares have been announced for these new routes.
Breeze Airways is expanding its service from Tampa International Airport with two new seasonal routes to Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina and Orange County-Santa Ana, California, starting in May. The flights will be operated using an Airbus A220-300 aircraft, with fares starting at $49 for a one-way ticket if purchased by Jan. 29. This expansion provides Tampa Bay travelers with nonstop options to key destinations across the U.S.
Breeze Airways, a rapidly growing low-cost carrier, has announced 11 new routes for the summer 2024 season, including three new airports. The expansion will feature seasonal flights to popular leisure destinations, operated on the airline's new Airbus A220-300 aircraft. Breeze is offering introductory fares as low as $39 on select routes, with bookings available until Jan. 29 for travel by Sept. 3.
Breeze Airways will introduce twice weekly flights between Myrtle Beach International Airport and Hartford, Connecticut starting May 2, catering to the high demand for travel to the northeast. This marks the fourth destination announced by the airline since its operations began at MYR, with flights to Providence, Rhode Island starting on Feb. 15, and additional routes to Charleston, West Virginia and Tampa, Florida commencing in May.
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) has announced that Breeze Airways will be offering nonstop flights to Los Angeles, Orlando, Tampa, Hartford, and Providence starting in May. The new routes will be operated with Airbus A220-300 aircraft, with special introductory fares starting from $49 one-way if purchased by Jan. 29 for travel by Sept. 3. This new service is expected to enhance the region's accessibility and result in new investment in business and tourism sectors.
