Breeze Airways has recently unveiled ambitious plans for significant expansion from Fort Myers (RSW), Florida, with the addition of nine new routes set to launch in the upcoming winter season. Additionally, the airline will introduce two new connections from Providence (PVD), Rhode Island, to Florida.
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All the new operations are scheduled to commence in November, targeting tourists seeking an escape from the cold. Breeze Airways has distinguished itself by prioritizing connectivity to secondary cities with limited offerings from other airlines, utilizing a fleet of Airbus A220-300 and Embraer 190/195 aircraft.
Florida is a popular destination, especially renowned for its beaches, making it a favorite leisure spot for tourists during the winter season. Currently, Breeze Airways already operates to seven destinations within the state: Jacksonville (JAX), Fort Myers (RSW), Orlando (MCO), Sarasota-Bradenton (SRQ), Tampa (TPA), Vero Beach (VRB), and West Palm Beach (PBI).
Breeze Airways’ Eleven New Destinations. Photo: Gcmap
New Breeze Destinations from Fort Myers (RSW)
- Akron (CAK), Ohio: commences on November 16 (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays).
- Columbus (CMH), Ohio: commences on November 16 (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays).
- Louisville (SDF), Kentucky: commences on November 16 (Thursdays and Sundays).
- New Orleans (MSY): commences on November 2 (Thursdays and Sundays).
- Norfolk (ORF), Virginia: commences on November 2 (Thursdays and Sundays).
- Pittsburgh (PIT): commences on November 15 (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays).
- Raleigh-Durham (RDU), North Carolina: commences on November 17 (Mondays and Fridays).
- Richmond (RIC), Virginia: commences on November 15 (Wednesdays and Saturdays).
- Syracuse (SYR), New York: commences on November 17 (Mondays and Fridays).
It is important to note that all these routes will be operated seasonally during the winter and spring seasons. Although flight sales have not yet begun at the time of writing this article, the mentioned destinations have already been confirmed.
These new routes will face competition from Southwest Airlines in Pittsburgh (with 7 weekly flights) and Columbus (with 14 weekly flights), and from Avelo in Raleigh/Durham (with 2 weekly flights).
Breeze Airways has been operating in Fort Myers since June 2022, currently offering flights to Charleston (CHS), Hartford (BDL), Las Vegas (LAS), and Providence (PVD).
New Florida Routes from Providence
In addition to the new routes from Fort Myers, the company has launched two new destinations to Florida from its base in Rhode Island: Jacksonville (JAX) and Vero Beach (VRB).
- Jacksonville: commences on November 3 (Mondays and Fridays); operating year-round.
- Vero Beach: commences on November 2 (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays); operating during the winter and spring seasons.
Providence is a significant base for Breeze Airways, currently offering around fifteen destinations, including cities on the west coast of the United States.
