Breeze Airways has announced it will add Islip, Long island (February 17, 2022) and West Palm Beach (February 19, 2022).
From Islip (ISP), Breeze will fly to Charleston and Norfolk.
From West Palm Beach (PBI), Breeze will fly to Akron/Canton, Charleston, Columbus (Ohio), New Orleans, Norfolk and Richmond.
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David Neeleman, CEO of Breeze Airways, is considering adding international routes from Florida to Brazil with Airbus A220-300s.
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Breeze Airways is cutting back on flights to Oklahoma. The carrier will end service to Oklahoma City from both San Antonio and New Orleans on November 28.
Service to Tulsa from both cities will end the following day.
Tampa – Oklahoma City flights will continue.
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Breeze Airways October 26 unveiled its first Airbus A220 (N203BZ).
The aircraft will be unique in its premier cabin layout. According to Bloomberg, “the startup carrier expects to have three dozen business-class seats in the initial configuration but will change that count in rapid makeovers to as few as 12 seats to accommodate shifting demand.”
The A220 will have a range of 3,400 nautical miles.
Airbus made this announcement:
Breeze Airways unveiled its first of 80 A220-300 aircraft on order during a preview event at the Airbus A220 final assembly line in Mobile, Alabama. The aircraft is expected to be delivered to Breeze in the coming weeks.
Breezeโs A220-300 cabin is configured in a comfortable two-class 126 seat premium cabin layout comprising 36 business and 90 economy seats fitted with in-seat power and USB ports for all passengers.
Breeze will offer superior single-aisle comfort on board its brand new A220s, such as the widest seats, the largest windows and more overhead stowage space per passenger.
The A220โs superior efficiency will support the new airlineโs business objectives to deliver a great travel experience to its passengers, with low fares and high flexibility. Breeze is expected to provide non-stop service between underserved routes across the U.S. at affordable fares – offering point-to-point flights from smaller secondary airports, bypassing hubs for shorter travel times.
Breeze started airline operations in May 2021. This first A220 is expected to enter service in Q2 2022.
The A220 is the only aircraft purpose-built for the 100-150 seat market and brings together state-of-the-art aerodynamics, advanced materials and Pratt & Whitneyโs latest-generation geared turbofan engines. With a range of up to 3,450 nm (6,390 km), the A220 gives airlines added operational flexibility. The A220 delivers up to 25% lower fuel burn and CO2 emissions per seat compared to previous generation aircraft, and 50% lower NOx emissions than industry standards. In addition, the aircraft noise footprint is reduced by 50% compared to previous generation aircraft – making the A220 a good neighbor around airports.
As of the end of September 2021, over 170 A220s have been delivered to 12 operators worldwide.
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Breeze Airways’ first Airbus A220-300 has been painted pending the first delivery.
Airbus made this announcement:
Breeze Airways has confirmed that it has reached a purchase agreement with Airbus for 20 more of the aircraft. This previously undisclosed order for 20 brings Breezeโs total order book to 80 A220-300s, the first of which will be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2021.
The aircraftโs fresh paint job was completed at Airbusโ facility in Mobile, Alabama, which will deliver approximately one A220 per month to Breeze over the next six-and-a-half years. The airline plans to begin flights with the Airbus fleet in the second quarter of 2022.
Breeze started airline operations in May 2021. This first A220 is the first new aircraft that will be operated by the airline.
Over 170 A220s have been delivered to ten operators in Asia, North Americas, Europe, and Africa, proving the great versatility of Airbusโ latest family member.
An interview with Breeze Airways CEO David Neeleman.
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Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has announced the completion of a ten Embraer E190 aircraft transaction with Breeze Airways. From the delivery of the first E190 in February 2021 through to the tenth, both the NAC and Breeze teams have successfully delivered each aircraft despite the significant restrictions caused by COVID-19.
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“BlackRock Inc.ย andย Knighthead Capital Managementย are investing in a $200 million second round of capital to support the expansion of startup low-cost carrier Breeze Airways.
The funding also includes additional investments by Peterson Partners Inc. and Sandlot Partners, which helped provide an initial $100 million in capital that backed the May start of flights by the Salt Lake City-based carrier,ย Breeze Aviation Group Inc. said Wednesday.”
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Breeze Airways, the new “Seriously Nice” U.S. carrier from JetBlue founderย David Neeleman, today unveiled its debut network, comprising 39 nonstop routes between 16 cities in the Southwest, Midwest, Southeast and Eastern US.ย The first flights will operate betweenย Charleston, SC,ย Tampa, FLย andย Hartford, CT, startingย May 27, 2021 with remaining destinations to be added each week through July 22, 2021.
Breeze is Mr Neeleman’s (above) fifth airline start-up, after JetBlue, Brazil’sย Azul,ย Canada’sย WestJet, andย Utah-based Morris Air, which was later purchased by Southwest Airlines. Headquartered inย Salt Lake City, UT, Breeze will focus most flights from four main airports:ย Tampa, FL;ย Charleston, SC;ย New Orleans, LA; andย Norfolk, VA.
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Joined by an experienced team of industry veterans, Mr Neeleman set out to build an airline that offers a great experience, with low fares and high flexibility:ย “Together, we created Breeze as a new airline merging technology with kindness. Breeze provides nonstop service between underserved routes across the U.S. at affordable fares. A staggering 95 percent of Breeze routes currently have no airline serving them nonstop.ย With seamless booking, no change or cancellation fees, up to 24-months of reusable flight credit and customized flight features delivered via a sleek and simple app, Breeze makes it easy to buy and easy to fly.”
Breeze will operate a fleet of 13 Embraer e-jets ahead of Airbus A220 aircraft arriving from October.
The Fleet
Breeze will operate 13 single-class Embraer aircraft this summer, flying routes with an average flight length under two hours.ย The ten E-190 jets will be configured to seat 108 Guests while the three E195 aircraft will have 118 seats.ย Guests may choose from fares that include ‘Nice’ seats, or ‘Nicer’ seats with extra legroom.ย All Embraer aircraft will be a two-by-two seat configuration, so there are no middle seats.
Breeze will start taking delivery of 60 brand new Airbus A220 aircraft, beginning in October of this year and delivering at about one per month for five years.ย The A220 routes, which will be announced this Fall, all will be longer than two hours’ flight time.ย The A220s will include a premium cabin, called ‘Nicest’ seating, in a two-by-two configuration at the front of the plane.ย The remainder of the aircraft will feature a two-by-three seat configuration.
The Route Network
Fromย Tampa, Breeze will inaugurate service on 10 routes, most of which are currently not served:
Fromย Charleston, Breeze will inaugurate service to 11 markets, most of which are currently not served:
Fromย Norfolk, Breeze will inaugurate service on 7 routes, 6 are currently not served:
Fromย New Orleans, Breeze will inaugurate service to 10 markets, most of which are currently not served:
Beyond these four main cities, Breeze also will operate five routes fromย Columbus, OH; four routes fromย Hartford, CT, andย Pittsburgh, PA; and three routes fromย Akron/Canton, OH;ย Bentonville/Fayetteville, AR;ย Huntsville, AL;ย Louisville, KY;ย Oklahoma City, OK;ย Providence, RI;ย Richmond, VA;ย San Antonio, TX, andย Tulsa, OK, including between:
Low Fares, High Flex and Earned Credit With Each Flight – And No Change or Cancellation Fees
Breeze’s introductory fares start at justย $39*ย and there are no change or cancellation fees.ย Guests earn credit called “BreezePoints” on all purchases that can be used towards future flights or other ancillary products, such as bags and seat assignments.ย Guests can change or cancel a flight up to 15 minutes before scheduled departure without penalty.ย Unused funds from changes and cancellations are automatically saved in the Guest’s Breeze account and do not expire for 24 months.
A la Carte Pricing and Fare Options – Customizable Flight Options
During booking, Guests may choose from ‘Nice’ or ‘Nicer’ fares — with the ‘Nicest’ fare being introduced in the Fall along with business class seating on the Airbus A220:
– The Nice Fare is the airline’s most affordable fare starting at onlyย $39ย one-way and includes a personal item, such as a backpack or purse. Guests can select a seat assignment and add bags to their reservation for an additional cost.ย If no seat is selected then one will be assigned at no cost during check-in.ย The Nice seat pitch is 29 inches on the E-190 aircraft and 31 inches on the E-195s.ย A Nice Fare can be paired with a Nicer Seat for an additional cost.ย All Nice Fares receive two percent in BreezePoints.
– The Nicer Fare includes an extra legroom seat assignment, a personal item, carry-on bag (overhead bin), one checked bag, a complimentary drink and snack, and priority boarding.ย The Nicer seat pitch is between 33 and 39 inches on the E-190s, depending on the row selected, and between 34 and 39 inches on the E-195s.ย All Nicer Fares receive four percent in BreezePoints.
Prices to check or carry-on bags are a flat rate ofย $20ย each, one way, for up to three bags.ย This flat rateย — which is one of the lowest in the US — is the same whether a bag is checked or taken onboard.
Seat assignments start fromย $10, but Family Seating is free for families traveling with children 12 and under.ย The charge to travel with a pet in the cabin isย $75.
Onboard Service
While the Airbus A220 fleet will feature both inflight entertainment and WiFi connectivity onboard, the Embraer fleet will not offer connectivity given the much shorter flights.ย This summer, the Embraer fleet will feature free inflight entertainment, powered by Global Eagle, streaming to personal electronic devices.ย Breeze’s IFE will include TV, games, and a real-time map.
Global Eagle’s Iris digital platform and Airconnect IFE Pro enable Breeze Guests to chooseย from more than 150 comedy, drama and kids’ shows, fromย Modern Familyย toย Blindspot, toย Friendsย toย Phineas andย Ferb. Frequent travelers will enjoy fresh entertainment options quarterly, as part of the airline’s commitment to customizing andย constantly increasingย content for its passengers.
Snacks on board will include selections from Utz and KINDยฎ bars.
After a century with strong family heritage, Utz continues to have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from top-quality ingredients.ย Based inย Hanover, Pennsylvania, Utz operates fourteen facilities located inย Pennsylvania,ย Alabama,ย Arizona,ย Illinois,ย Indiana,ย Louisiana,ย Washington, and Massachusetts.
“Congratulations to Breeze Airways for earning their wings,” saidย Dylan Lissette, Chief Executive Officer ofย Utz Brands, Inc. “And we are excited to become part of the team by serving our family-favorite, Utz Original Potato Chips on Breeze Airways flights. That’s a match made in the skies!”ย Mr. Neeleman stated: “The fastest way to put butts in seats is to put Utz in seats!”
“Since day one, KIND has been on a mission to create a kinder and healthier world – one snack, and one act at a time,” saidย Sonja Hagen-Cole, KIND’s Sr. Director of Partnerships. “We’re thrilled to partner with Breeze Airways and support their innovative approach to air travel, and ultimately showing how kindness can take the travel experience to new heights.”
TSA PreCheckยฎย Qualifiedย
Breeze Airways has already been added to the TSA’s PreCheck program for guests from day one.ย TSA PreCheckย is an expedited screening program that enables low-risk travelers to enjoy a smart and efficient screening experience atย more than 200 U.S. airports. Travel with ease by enrolling inย TSA PreCheck and avoid removing shoes, belts, liquids, food items, laptops and light jackets.ย Inย February 2021, 100% of passengers in TSA PreCheck lanes waited less than five minutes.
TSA PreCheck is available for eligible passengers when departing from a U.S. airport or when connecting on domestic flights after returning toย the United States. Travelers who are U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals and U.S. lawful permanent residents canย apply for TSA PreCheckย for a cost ofย $85ย for a five-year membership.ย Children 12 and under may join parents or guardians with TSA PreCheck boarding passes. Dozens ofย credit cards and loyalty programsย offer TSA PreCheck as a member benefit.
Once approved, travelers receive a unique “Known Traveler Number” (KTN) that, when added to an airline reservation, makes them eligible to useย TSA PreCheckย lanes at security checkpoints nationwide when traveling on any of over 80 participating airlines. Most new enrollees receive a KTN within three to five days.
Enrolled airline passengers should look for the TSA PreCheck indicator (such as TSAPRECHK, TSA PRE, or TSA Preโยฎ) on their boarding pass to know if they are eligible for TSA PreCheck screening before their flight.
Safety and Cleanliness
Safety is foremost at Breeze and the airline takes every precaution to protect Guests’ health onboard and at the airport.ย Breeze’s aircraft are cleaned and disinfected frequently.ย Both the Embraer and Airbus have HEPA filters onboard which refresh cabin air every few minutes. Federal law requires Guests and Crew alike to wear face masks at the airport and on the aircraft, except while eating or drinking.ย Also, hand sanitizer will be available for all guests.
*Terms and Conditions:ย Theย $39ย fare is available for one-way nonstop service (not connecting travel) on all routes. Seats are limited and fares will not be available on some flights.ย Must be purchased byย May 31, 2021ย 11:59 p.m. Mountain Timeย for travel throughย February 15, 2022. Price displayed includes all taxes, fees, and other airport/government charges. Fares are nonrefundable but if a ticket is cancelled at least 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure, the guest will receive credit in BreezePoints which may be applied to for future purchases on Breeze Airways.ย Failure to cancel tickets prior to departure will result in forfeiture of the ticket price and any related ancillary services purchased.ย Fares, fare rules, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice until ticketed. Any changes in itinerary may result in an increase in fare.
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