Breeze

Breeze Airways is a U.S.-based low-cost airline founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, who previously co-founded Morris Air, WestJet, JetBlue, and Azul Linhas Aéreas. The airline commenced operations on May 27, 2021, with its inaugural flight from Tampa International Airport to Charleston International Airport.

Headquarters and Operations

Headquartered in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, Breeze Airways operates a network of over 170 year-round and seasonal nonstop routes connecting more than 60 cities across 30 states in the U.S.

Fleet and Services

The airline's fleet includes Airbus A220-300 and Embraer 190/195 aircraft, configured to offer various seating options:

• "Nice": Standard economy seating.

• "Nicer": Enhanced economy seating with additional legroom.

• "Nicest": First-class seating available exclusively on Airbus A220 aircraft.

Breeze offers a buy-on-board service for in-flight purchases and provides free streamable in-flight entertainment on most flights operated by both its Airbus A220 and Embraer 190/195 aircraft.

Frequent Flyer Program

The airline's frequent-flyer program, Breezy Rewards, allows passengers to earn BreezePoints based on the cash amount spent, including base fare amounts and ancillary fees such as seat selection and baggage allowance fees. Points can be redeemed toward payments made with the airline and expire two years after originally issued.

Recent Developments

In June 2024, Breeze Airways announced the launch of three new nonstop routes to Florida, connecting Fort Myers and Tampa with Long Island, New York; Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Pennsylvania; and Burlington, Vermont. This expansion adds to the airline's eight destinations within Florida, providing budget-friendly travel options for snowbirds.

Additionally, the airline has expressed intentions to expand its international routes, including potential flights to Europe, pending approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).