Breeze adds 4 cities in 14-route expansion

Breeze Airways is rising once more.

The leisure provider will add 4 cities — three new and one returning — amid a broader 14-route growth that may kick off in Might. The brand new locations becoming a member of Breeze’s route map are:

• Atlantic Metropolis, New Jersey
• Brownsville, Texas
• Nassau, Bahamas

Moreover, Breeze will restore service to San Antonio, a promote it final served in Might 2022.

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It is a part of a broader announcement of 14 routes, a mixture of seasonal and year-round service. (Full particulars are beneath.)

For Atlantic Metropolis and Brownsville, Breeze’s arrival will likely be a welcome addition to the roster of airways flying from these markets.

In Atlantic Metropolis, Spirit Airlines had been the sole carrier for a few decade till Allegiant Air gave the airport a coveted second provider when it arrived last year. Now, Breeze will give the airport three airways — not counting American Airways’ “flights” by bus to its hub in Philadelphia.

Equally, Brownsville will add one other airline to its at the moment skinny lineup. The airport at the moment is served by simply two U.S. carriers; United Airways’ United Specific regional associates fly to Houston, whereas American’s American Eagle carriers fly to Dallas-Fort Value. Brownsville is also served by small Mexican airline Aerus, which flies 12-seat Cessna Grand Caravan EX turboprops to Monterrey in Mexico.

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Whereas the cities touchdown Breeze as a brand new provider are undoubtedly among the many massive winners in Wednesday’s announcement, a number of others stood out among the many airline’s present cities that received new routes.

Each Louisville, Kentucky, and Raleigh, North Carolina, every landed three new routes. As soon as the brand new routes start, Breeze will supply a complete of 38 seasonal and year-round nonstop routes from Raleigh and 9 from Louisville.

Different intersting nuggets from Wednesday’s announcement embrace:

• Breeze will add an almost cross-country flight with its new service between Los Angeles and Louisville. At 1,842 miles, the route will grow to be Louisville’s second-longest — trailing solely Breeze’s 1,990-mile path to San Francisco.
• Breeze’s flights from Atlantic Metropolis to Charleston, South Carolina, and Raleigh, North Carolina, will give the New Jersey airport its solely present airplane flights to locations outdoors Florida. Spirit and Allegiant fly solely to Florida.
• Nassau within the Bahamas will grow to be Breeze’s fourth interantional vacation spot, becoming a member of Cancun, Mexico; Montego Bay, Jamaica; and Punta Cana within the Dominican Republic.

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Launched by JetBlue founder David Neeleman, Breeze debuted in 2021 with the objective of connecting “underserved” mid-sized markets with nonstop flights. The provider targets leisure vacationers, with many routes consisting of simply two flights per week. Nonetheless, Breeze provides perks like first-class seating on most of its planes, setting it aside from bare-bones discounters.

Neeleman touted that enterprise mannequin in an announcement saying the brand new routes, saying:

“Breeze’s handy, direct service to underserved locations continues to resonate with vacationers, and we’re desirous to introduce Brownsville and Atlantic Metropolis to our distinctive, elevated product providing.”

Particulars of the brand new routes are beneath.

Atlantic Metropolis Worldwide Airport (ACY) in New Jersey

• Charleston, South Carolina: Flights start Might 6 with two weekly flights (Wednesdays and Saturdays). Introductory fares from $49 a method.
• Raleigh: Flights start June 11 with two weekly flights (Thursdays and Sundays). Introductory fares from $39 a method.

Brownsville/South Padre Island Worldwide Airport (BRO) in Texas

• Orlando: Flights start Might 15 with two weekly flights (Mondays and Fridays). Introductory fares from $79 a method.

Charleston Worldwide Airport (CHS) in South Carolina

• Atlantic Metropolis, New Jersey: Flights start Might 6 with two weekly flights (Wednesdays and Saturdays). Introductory fares from $49 a method.

Columbus, Ohio, by way of John Glenn Columbus Worldwide Airport (CMH)

• Greenville, South Carolina: Flights start Might 8 with two weekly flights (Mondays and Fridays). Introductory fares from $49 a method.

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood Worldwide Airport (FLL)

• Huntsville, Alabama: Flights start June 12 with two weekly flights (Mondays and Fridays). Introductory fares from $39 a method.
• Pensacola, Florida: Flights start Might 7 with two weekly flights (Thursdays and Sundays). Introductory fares from $49 a method.

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Greenville-Spartanburg Worldwide Airport (GSP) in South Carolina

• Columbus, Ohio: Flights start Might 8 with two weekly flights (Mondays and Fridays). Introductory fares from $49 a method.

Hartford, Connecticut, by way of Bradley Worldwide Airport (BDL)

• Louisville, Kentucky: Flights start Might 29 with two weekly flights (Mondays and Fridays). Introductory fares from $49 a method. Service will likely be seasonal, working throughout Breeze’s summer season schedule.

Huntsville Worldwide Airport (HSV) in Alabama

• Fort Lauderdale: Flights start June 12 with two weekly flights (Mondays and Fridays). Introductory fares from $39 a method.

Los Angeles Worldwide Airport (LAX)

• Louisville, Kentucky: Flights start Might 6 with two weekly flights (Wednesdays and Saturdays). Introductory fares from $49 a method. Service will likely be seasonal, working throughout Breeze’s summer season schedule.

Louisville Muhammad Ali Worldwide Airport (SDF) in Kentucky

• Hartford, Connecticut: Flights start Might 29 with two weekly flights (Mondays and Fridays). Introductory fares from $49 a method. Service will likely be seasonal, working throughout Breeze’s summer season schedule.
• Los Angeles: Flights start Might 6 with two weekly flights (Wednesdays and Saturdays). Introductory fares from $49 a method. Service will likely be seasonal, working throughout Breeze’s summer season schedule.
• Pittsburgh: Flights start Might 7 with two weekly flights (Thursdays and Sundays). Introductory fares from $39 a method. Service will likely be seasonal, working throughout Breeze’s summer season schedule.

Madison, Wisconsin, by way of Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)

• Raleigh, North Carolina: Flights start Might 8 with two weekly flights (Mondays and Fridays). Introductory fares from $49 a method. Service will likely be seasonal, working throughout Breeze’s summer season schedule.

Memphis Worldwide Airport (MEM)

• San Antonio: Flights start Might 8 with two weekly flights (Mondays and Fridays). Introductory fares from $49 a method.

Nassau, Bahamas, by way of Lynden Pindling Worldwide Airport (NAS)

• Tampa: Flights start June 10 with two weekly flights (Thursdays and Sundays).

Orlando Worldwide Airport (MCO)

• Brownsville, Texas: Flights start Might 15 with two weekly flights (Mondays and Fridays). Introductory fares from $79 a method.

Pensacola Worldwide Airport (PNS)

• Fort Lauderdale: Flights start Might 7 with two weekly flights (Thursdays and Sundays). Introductory fares from $49 a method.
• San Antonio: Flights start June 10 with two weekly flights (Wednesdays and Saturdays). Introductory fares from $49 a method. Service will likely be seasonal, working throughout Breeze’s summer season schedule.

Pittsburgh Worldwide Airport (PIT)

• Louisville, Kentucky: Flights start Might 7 with two weekly flights (Thursdays and Sundays). Introductory fares from $39 a method. Service will likely be seasonal, working throughout Breeze’s summer season schedule.

Raleigh-Durham Worldwide Airport (RDU)

• Atlantic Metropolis, New Jersey: Flights start June 11 with two weekly flights (Thursdays and Sundays). Introductory fares from $39 a method. Service will likely be seasonal, working throughout Breeze’s summer season schedule.
• Madison, Wisconsin: Flights start Might 8 with two weekly flights (Mondays and Fridays). Introductory fares from $49 a method.
• San Antonio: Flights start Might 7 with two weekly flights (Thursdays and Sundays). Introductory fares from $79 a method.

San Antonio Worldwide Airport (SAT)

• Memphis: Flights start Might 8 with two weekly flights (Mondays and Fridays). Introductory fares from $49 a method.
• Pensacola, Florida: Flights start June 10 with two weekly flights (Wednesdays and Saturdays). Introductory fares from $49 a method. Service will likely be seasonal, working throughout Breeze’s summer season schedule.
• Raleigh, North Carolina: Flights start Might 7 with two weekly flights (Thursdays and Sundays). Introductory fares from $79 a method.

Tampa Worldwide Airport (TPA)

• Nassau, Bahamas: Flights start June 10 with two weekly flights (Thursdays and Sundays). Introductory fares from $99 a method.

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