Breeze Airways Announces Its Third Florida Hub
15.04.2024 - 17:47
/ travelandleisure.com
/ Tom Doxey
/ David Neeleman
/ Sunshine State
/ Airlines
Low-cost Breeze Airways has announced its latest crew base in Fort Myers, marking its third hub out of Florida.
“Breeze’s operations from Fort Myers have proven exceptionally popular,” said Breeze Airways president, Tom Doxey, in a statement. “It’s been one of our fastest growing airports, now reaching 19 destinations in less than two years, thanks in large part to our close partnership with the team at Southwest Florida International.”
The airline, which was created by JetBlue founder David Neeleman, connects smaller airports to popular destinations across the country. By establishing a base at Fort Myers in addition to Orlando and Tampa, Breeze can expand with even more flights servicing the rest of the Sunshine State.
Travelers will soon be able to reach Fort Myers, thanks to a handful of seasonal routes beginning just in time for snowbird season. This October, Breeze will launch twice-weekly service from Manchester, N.H.; Newburgh, N.Y.; Lansing, Mich.; Scranton, Pa.; and Bangor, Maine. The airline offers more than a dozen year-round flights to Southwest Florida International Airport:
The news comes as Breeze reported its first-ever month of profitability in March, reporting it had “increased unit revenues by more than 30% year-over-year.” Breeze is approaching three years of flying this May, fueling its growth by transitioning to all Airbus A220 fleet by the end of the year, along with its newly announced credit card for its most loyal fliers.
Travelers can book Breeze flights directly on its website, mobile app, or Priceline.com, the airline’s first-ever online travel booking partner. All three fare bundles, “Nice,” “Nicer,” and “Nicest,” can be booked depending on whether passengers need to bring a carry-on or checked bag and pick seats with extra legroom.