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Breeze Airways is betting big on Las Vegas, will add 8 new routes

Breeze Airways is adding eight new routes to Las Vegas from secondary cities with its new Airbus A220-300 aircraft.

The airlines issued this statement:

Breeze Airways, the Seriously Nice™ low-fare, high flex airline founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, is adding eight new routes to Las Vegas (LAS) in the next month.

Breeze is now selling flights to Las Vegas from 11 cities across the U.S.:

Richmond, VA (Thurs and Sun, on sale from $99* one way for travel from October 26 through February 14);
Syracuse, NY (Fri and Mon, on sale from $110** one way for travel from November 1 through February 14);
Fort Myers, FL (Wed and Sat, on sale from $124** one way for travel from November 1 through February 14);
Hartford, CT (Wed and Sat, nonstop starts September 7, on sale from $69* one way for travel from October 26 through February 14);
Jacksonville, FL (Thurs and Sun, route starts September 8, on sale from $122*** one way for travel from November 1 through February 14);
New York/Westchester (Thurs and Sun, route starts September 8, on sale from $99**** one way for travel from September 20 through October 2);
Huntsville, AL (Fri and Mon, route starts September 9, on sale from $99* one way for travel from October 26 through February 14);
Norfolk, VA (Fri and Mon, route starts September 9, on sale from $145*** one way for travel from November 1 through February 14);
Akron-Canton, OH (Thurs and Sun, route starts October 6, on sale from $159*** one way for travel from November 1 through February 14);
Provo-Salt Lake City, UT (Thurs, Fri, Sun and Mon, route starts October 6, on sale from $29* one way for travel from October 26 through February 14); and
Charleston, SC (Thurs and Sun, nonstop route starts November 3, on sale from $99* one way for travel from November 3 through February 14).

Breeze will operate all Las Vegas new routes with its fleet of Airbus A220s. Breeze has ordered 80 new Airbus A220-300 aircraft, that will be delivered one per month over the next six years, with options for 40 more.

*Promotional fare is only available when booking a new reservation. Supply is limited and no advance purchase requirement applies. Promotion must be purchased by September 13, 2022 (11:59 pm ET). Promotion is only valid for travel from October 26, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Price displayed includes taxes & government fees. Fare prices, rules, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. Fares valid on flights to LAS only on Sat/Sun/Mon/Wed. Fares valid from LAS only on Wed/Thurs/Fri/Sat. Black-out dates include Nov 16-29 and Dec 15-Jan 3. Other restrictions may apply.

** Promotional fare is only available when booking a new reservation. Supply is limited and no advance purchase requirement applies. Promotion must be purchased by September 13, 2022 (11:59 pm ET). Promotion is only valid for travel from November 1, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Price displayed includes taxes & government fees. Fare prices, rules, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. Fares valid on SYR-LAS flights on Mon only, and LAS-SYR flights on Fri only. Fares valid on RSW-LAS on Sat only, and LAS-RSW flights on Wed only. Black-out dates include Nov 16-29 and Dec 15-Jan 3. Other restrictions may apply.

*** Promotional fare is only available when booking a new reservation. Supply is limited and no advance purchase requirement applies. Promotion must be purchased by September 10, 2022 (11:59 pm ET). Promotion is only valid for travel from November 1, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Price displayed includes taxes & government fees. Fare prices, rules, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. Fares valid on CAK-LAS and JAX-LAS flights on Sunday only, and LAS-CAK and LAS-JAX flights on Thurs. Fares valid on LAS-ORF flights on Mon only, and ORF-LAS on Fri only. Black-out dates include Nov 16-29 and Dec 15-Jan 3. Other restrictions may apply.

**** Promotional fare is only available when booking a new reservation. Supply is limited and no advance purchase requirement applies. Promotion must be purchased by September 13, 2022 (11:59 pm ET). Promotion is only valid for travel from September 20 through October 2, 2022. Price displayed includes taxes & government fees. Fare prices, rules, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. Fares valid on flights to LAS only on Sun. Fares valid from LAS only on Thurs. Other restrictions may apply.

Top Copyright Photo: Breeze Airways Embraer ERJ 190-100 IGW N114BZ (msn 19000092) SBD (Michael B. Ing). Image: 958803.

Breeze Airways aircraft slide show:

Breeze Airways brings the first scheduled airline passenger service to San Bernardino, CA, adds Provo

Breeze Airways, as planned, on Friday, August 4, 2022 brought the first scheduled airline passenger service to San Bernardino International Airport.

Top Copyright Photo: The first scheduled airline passenger flight arrives at SBD. Embraer ERJ 190-100 IGW N126BZ (msn 19000124) arrives at SBD from SFO (Michael B. Ing).

The airport issued this statement:

San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) marked local history on August 4 with the launch of first-ever scheduled passenger flights. Breeze Airways began daily nonstop service from SBD to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), with one-stop, same-plane service to Provo Airport (PVU) in Utah. Book seats at FlySBD.com.

Breeze, an airline founded by aviation entrepreneur and JetBlue founder David Neeleman in 2021, focuses on connecting travelers in underserved cities with air service to the U.S. destinations they want to visit most, through efficient and affordable flights.

Passengers on the inaugural arriving Breeze Airways flight from SFO—which received a water arch welcome by San Bernardino County firefighters—included Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi, Breeze Airways President Tom Doxey, along with other Breeze team members. Arriving passengers were greeted in the terminal by airport staff, and each received a welcome gift bag filled with SBD-branded items.

“We have the rare honor of being the very first commercial airline to fly into San Bernardino, marking a major milestone for the airport and its community,” said Doxey. “We congratulate the government leaders and airport officials that helped make this happen and look forward to serving the residents of the region.”

To inaugurate the outbound Breeze Airways flight, airport and airline representatives christened the Embraer E-190 aircraft by spraying bottles of sparkling wine as journalists and other invited guests looked on from the airport tarmac.

Back at Gate 3, the departing flight ceremonies included a DJ playing upbeat San Francisco–themed music, trivia games, an inaugural cake cutting, event-themed balloon decor, remarks from airline and airport officials, and a ribbon cutting.

SBD marked history once again when Breeze Airways’ flight to SFO pushed back from the boarding gate as the airport’s first departing commercial flight, with passengers and crew members receiving a water cannon salute by airport firefighters.

The San Bernardino–San Francisco flight service details follow:

Flight Number	City Pair	Departs	Arrives
MX 603	SFO-SBD	10:10 a.m.	11:40 a.m.
MX 602*	SBD-SFO	1:55 p.m.	3:25 p.m.

Flights operate daily. All times are local. SBD-SFO flight time is 90 minutes.
*One-stop, same-plane service to PVU departs SFO at 4:00 p.m., arriving at 6:50 p.m. Flight time is 1 hour, 50 minutes.

In other news, the growing airline also opened the new destination of Provo, Utah:

Not only did we open our sixth base in Provo City Government with the help of Mayor Michelle Kaufusi and many others, but we also launched service in Provo to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and San Bernardino International Airport – SBD. And, on top of it all we became the Official Hometown Airline for BYU Cougars. We are so grateful to our inaugural Guests that joined us on this incredible journey, the Seriously Nice™ team members and local officials in each location that welcomed us with open arms, and of course the wonderful communities that we now get to be a part of.

Breeze Airways aircraft photo gallery:

Fantasy airline liveries we will never see – the artwork of Gianfranco Beting

Flap International Editor Gianfranco Beting has used his editing skills to create these fantasy airline liveries on aircraft types and airlines that were never operated. Breeze has a chance!

All image work is copyright by Gianfranco Beting. Thank you Gianfranco for sharing your talents.

Airline Liveries:

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Breeze adds new routes from Provo, Utah

Breeze Airways is adding 5 daily routes from Provo Airport to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Bernardino, and Westchester County.

The initial flight from Provo will take off on August 4, 2022.

New routes from Provo:

Breeze Airways aircraft photo gallery:

Breeze Airways adds Orlando

Breeze Airways is adding another new destination in Florida.

The upstart will add the Charleston, SC – Orlando route on June 23, 2022.

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Breeze to fly from Westchester Airport to the West Coast

Breeze Airways will launch service from Westchester County Airport (White Plains) (HPN) to LAX, SFO and LAS.

Daily flights to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will start on September 7, with flights to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas (LAS) starting on September 8 and flights to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) starting on November 2.

This is the debut of the Airbus A220-300 at White Plains, and the airport’s first transcon flights.

Breeze will also operate from HPN to Charleston, SC, Savannah, Norfolk, Jacksonville and New Orleans.

Breeze will add the Hartford/Springfield – Las Vegas and Savannah – New Orleans routes.

Breeze will start operating the A220-300 in May. The May 4 TPA – OKC debut flight has been delayed.

Route Map:

Breeze Airways plans cross-country flights from Westchester in battle for suburbanites https://t.co/aW0OVCvKqF

— CNBC (@CNBC) April 20, 2022

Breeze Airways to expand operations at Bradley International Airport

Breeze Airways has announced it will establish its fifth operations base at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Lock, CT serving the Hartford/Springfield area.

The base will bring 200 jobs to the airport.

Breeze will eight additional routes from BDL. Exact routes will be disclosed later.

Governor Lamont issued this statement:

Governor Ned Lamont, Connecticut Airport Authority Executive Director Kevin Dillon, and Breeze Airways founder and CEO David Neeleman announced that Breeze Airways has chosen Bradley International Airport as the location where the company will establish its fifth base of operations under a plan that includes the creation of more than 200 new jobs in Connecticut.

In addition, Breeze plans to add 8 new nonstop destinations at Bradley, bringing the total number of destinations the airline serves from the airport to 12.

When Breeze first took flight on May 27, 2021, Bradley was one of three destinations the airline served from day one.

Establishing Bradley as a base means that the airline will permanently house aircraft at the airport; hire local pilots, flight attendants, and mechanics; and fly new routes. Nationally, by the end of February, the airline will provide service between 18 cities and 14 states.

The four nonstop destinations that Breeze currently serves from Bradley include Charleston, South Carolina; Columbus, Ohio; Norfolk, Virginia; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Breeze plans to announce the eight new destinations that it is adding at the airport in the coming weeks.

The first of Breeze’s 80 brand-new Airbus A220s will operate on all four routes starting in June. Each of the four existing routes will have more weekly frequencies added, most notably the Hartford-Charleston route, which will operate daily this summer.

The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is supporting the project by providing a grant in arrears up to $1,262,000 contingent on the company creating and retaining 212 full-time jobs.

Breeze Airways announces its new Airbus A220-300 schedules, first flights from Tampa

Breeze Airways has announced it plans to announce new, longer routes for the airline’s Airbus A220-300 aircraft in the coming weeks but travelers will get their first opportunity to fly on the new aircraft on 17 existing Breeze routes this summer, starting May 4*, as the airline extends its sales booking window through September 6, 2022. Breeze will premiere its new ‘Nicest’ fare and first-class seating, available only on the A220s, with an introductory fare of just $99.

The introductory Nicest fare is not available on all flights and must be purchased by 11:59pm ET on January 25, 2002**.

Breeze will have 15 A220-300s in service by the end of 2022 which will be used primarily for longer-haul flights, including transcontinental service. The carrier, which began service in May 2021 with an all-Embraer fleet, has agreed to purchase 80 A220-300s, with one aircraft scheduled to be delivered each month for the next six and a half years.

Nicest Fare

Until now, Breeze Guests have been able to select from either the ‘Nice’ or ‘Nicer’ fare when booking on the Breeze website or app. When booking a flight on the A220-300, Guests will have a third fare option to select, the ‘Nicest’ fare, which will feature a range of bundled amenities in addition to a first-class seat.

The Nicest fare also includes two checked bags, a carry-on bag and a personal item, and Guests will receive 6% BreezePoints earned. Fresh food items will be introduced later with the longer routes. All A220-300 aircraft will be outfitted later this year with the technology allowing Guests to seamlessly stream TV or movies, check email, browse the internet and stay connected via social media or messaging apps while inflight.

First Class Seat

Breeze’s A220-300 aircraft will feature a dynamic seating plan which can be customized for seasonality, or by route. The A220s will feature a range between 10 and 45 extra legroom seats and 80 standard legroom seats, all in a two-by-three configuration. The aircraft also will be outfitted with between 12 and 36 first class seats in a two-by-two configuration, featuring 39-inches of seat pitch, 20.5-inches of seat width and special features such as a footrest for added comfort. All seats are fitted with in-seat power and USB ports.

First A220 Flights

Breeze has extended its travel booking window through September 6, 2022, revealing on which routes the A220 will operate first. The A220 will not operate every day on each route. To determine which flights are operated by the A220, check to see if there is a “Nicest” fare option, which is only available on the Airbus jet.

The A220 will operate on the following routes:

Tampa, FL to:

– Akron/Canton, OH (starting 5/4/22) ;

– Charleston , SC (starting 5/4/22);

– Louisville, KY (starting 5/4/22);

– Norfolk, VA (starting 5/4/22);

– Oklahoma City, OK (starting 5/4/22);

– Richmond, VA (starting 5/4/22);

– Tulsa, OK (starting 5/5/22);

– Bentonville/Fayetteville, AR (starting 5/6/22);

– Huntsville, AL (starting 5/6/22).

Charleston, SC to:

– Tampa, FL (starting 5/4/22);

– Providence, RI (starting 5/5/22);

– Richmond, VA (starting 5/26/22);

– Hartford, CT (starting 6/2/22);

– Huntsville, AL (starting 6/30/22).

Norfolk, VA to:

– Tampa, FL (starting 5/4/22);

– Columbus, OH (starting 6/2/22);

– Hartford, CT (starting 6/2/22).

Richmond, VA to:

– Tampa, FL (starting 5/4/22);

– Charleston, SC (starting 5/26/22).

Akron/Canton, OK to:

– Tampa, FL (starting 5/4/22).

Louisville, KY to:

– Tampa, FL (starting 5/4/22).

Oklahoma City, OH to:

– Tampa, FL (starting 5/4/22).

Providence, RI to:

– Charleston, SC (starting 5/5/22).

Tulsa, OK to:

– Tampa, FL (starting 5/5/22).

Bentonville/Fayetteville, AR to:

– Tampa, FL (starting 5/6/22).

Huntsville, AL to:

– Tampa, FL (starting 5/6/22);

– Charleston, SC (starting 6/30/22).

Hartford, CT to:

– Charleston, SC (starting 6/2/22);

– Columbus, OH (starting 6/2/22);

– Norfolk, VA (starting 6/2/22);

– Pittsburgh, PA; (starting 6/2/22).

Columbus, OH to:

– Hartford, CT (starting 6/2/22);

– Norfolk, VA (starting 6/2/22).

Pittsburgh, PA to:

– Hartford, CT (starting 6/2/22).

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Breeze Airways looks forward to introducing its new Airbus A220

Breeze Airways’ New Year message:

AerCap delivers the first of 14 Airbus A220 aircraft to Breeze Airways

AerCap Holdings N.V. today announced that it has delivered the first of 14 new PW1500G powered Airbus A220-300 aircraft to Breeze Airways.

The 14-aircraft deal comprises the sale and leaseback of 11 A220 aircraft, the second of which is scheduled to deliver this month with the remaining deliveries continuing through 2022 and 2023, and 3 aircraft owned by Einn Volant Aircraft Leasing Holdings Limited (“EVAL”), a global aircraft leasing platform and joint venture between AerCap and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (“CDPQ”), a global investment group. All three aircraft will be managed by AerCap and are scheduled for delivery through 2022.