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Breeze Airways to Launch 17 New Routes Across 15 Cities in July

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Breeze Airways Soars with 17 New Routes Launching in July

Breeze Airways is set to launch 17 new routes across 15 cities in July, significantly expanding its service network. The Utah-based airline will begin operations at Tallahassee International Airport (TLH) on July 2 and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) on July 3.

From both Birmingham and Tallahassee, Breeze will offer nonstop flights to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). This expansion is a key part of the airline's strategy to connect underserved markets with direct service, aiming to reduce travel time for passengers.

New Routes Overview

The 17 new routes and their launch details include:

  • Akron-Canton Airport (CAK): Portland International Jetport (PWM) on Thursdays and Sundays from July 2.
  • Atlantic City International Airport (ACY): Tampa International Airport (TPA) on Wednesdays and Saturdays from July 1.
  • Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM): FLL and RDU on Mondays and Fridays from July 3.
  • Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG): Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) and PWM on Mondays and Fridays from July 3.
  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH): Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) on Wednesdays and Saturdays from July 1; TPA on Mondays and Fridays from July 3.
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL): Charleston International Airport (CHS) on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays from July 2; GSP on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays from July 2; Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) daily from July 1; Salisbury Regional Airport (SBY) on Wednesdays and Saturdays from July 1; TPA 13 times weekly from July 1; Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport (AVP) on Wednesdays and Saturdays from July 1.
  • Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR): Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) on Mondays and Fridays from July 3.
  • Tallahassee International Airport (TLH): FLL and RDU on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays from July 2.

David Neeleman, founder and CEO of Breeze, stated that the airline addresses a gap in the industry by providing affordable, nonstop service to markets. He noted that the new routes aim to reduce travel time for passengers.

Competitive Landscape

Breeze's expansion occurs amid changing competitive dynamics within the aviation industry. Six of the new routes either compete with Spirit Airlines or fill service gaps left by the carrier, which is reducing its operations.

Furthermore, Breeze will step in to replace existing services:

  • Silver Airways flights to TLH (following Silver's scheduled shutdown in 2025).
  • JetBlue Airways flights to JAX (ending in March).

The airline will face direct competition on several of its new routes:

  • Allegiant Air: FLL-GSP and PIT-MYR
  • JetBlue: FLL-CHS and FLL-TPA
  • Southwest Airlines: FLL-TPA, CMH-TPA, and PIT-MYR

Breeze's increased presence at FLL may lead to competition with JetBlue, which is also significantly expanding its operations at that airport. Currently, Breeze accounts for less than 1% of scheduled seats at FLL.