
Ultra-low cost airline Breeze is having a big year in Florida. There are 14 new routes from Sunshine State airports starting in September and October, a nonstop flight from Orlando to Norfolk, Virginia starting in October, and on July 29 the company announced four new flights coming this winter to Orlando and Fort Myers airports.
The flights are part of a major expansion that also adds two new destinations in Nebraska and Tennessee.
"For more than four years, Breeze has been diligently constructing a diversified network that connects underserved markets across the U.S. while providing millions of travelers with an affordable yet premium travel experience," David Neeleman, Breeze Airways’ founder and CEO said in a statement.
Breeze also announced a new high-priority boarding option, BreezeBy, which allows passengers to board immediately after pre-boarding has ended. Travelers can either buy the option for a fee, or get as an included perk with the airline's Nicest ticket bundle.
What are Breeze Airways' new Florida flights? When do they start?
The latest announcement included four new Florida flights:
Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Lincoln International Airport (LNK) in Nebraska, roundtrip flights each Wednesday and Saturdaym starting Dec. 10. Introductory fares start at $79 one-way.
Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Tri-Cities Airport (TRI) near Kingsport, Tennessee, roundtrip flights each Friday and Monday starting Dec. 12. Introductory fares start at $49 one-way.
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers to Albany International Airport (ALB) in New York, round-trip flights each Wednesday and Saturday starting Dec. 17. Seasonal. Introductory fares from $69 one-way.
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) in Rochester, New York, round-trip flights each Thursday and Sunday starting Jan. 8. Seasonal. Introductory fares from $79 one-way.
When are the new Florida flights from Breeze on sale?
You can buy tickets for all the flights now at flybreeze.com. The starting prices listed above have some restrictions and include taxes and government fees.
More airlines making changes
It's been a big year for airlines, good and bad, and many of them have been making changes to their services and fare lineups.
Spirit Airlines reworked its ticket lineup to make the choices easier to understand and to emphasize that the budget airline offers high-value options as well. The company also updated its loyalty program and started offering extra legroom seating for "Premium Economy" ticketholders.
United Airlines started requiring all domestic passengers to be checked in for their flights 45 minutes before departure. Previously, check in for passengers without checked bags closed half an hour before departure.
JetBlue announced the airline was teaming with Florida's passenger rail service Brightline to offer "a seamless air-and-rail booking experience for travel across Central and South Florida" by allowing JetBlue passengers to book both a plane and train trip directly on jetblue.com as part of a combined itinerary.
Southwest announced that the airline's new assigned seating policy will begin Jan. 27, 2026. Earlier this year, Southwest ended its free baggage policy and added a new Basic fare.
What is Breeze Airways?
The low-cost, Utah-based airline kicked off in 2021 with a flight from Tampa to Charleston. Breeze operates 43 Airbus A220-300 aircraft and 10 Embraer 190 planes.
Which Florida airports does Breeze service?
Breezxe currently services 11 Florida airports:
Daytona Beach International Airport, DAB
Fort Lauderdale International Airport FLL
Jacksonville International Airport, JAX
Key West International Airport, EYW
Orlando International Airport, MCO
Palm Beach International Airport, PBI
Pensacola International Airport, PNS
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, SRQ
Southwest Florida International Airport (Fort Myers), RSW
Tampa International Airport, TPA
Vero Beach Regional Airport, VRB
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Breeze Airways Florida cheap flights added in Orlando, Fort Myers
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