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About Breeze Airways

A Quick Overview of Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways, legally Breeze Aviation Group, Inc., is an American low-cost airline headquartered in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area. Founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, who previously co-founded Morris Air, WestJet, JetBlue, and Azul Linhas Aéreas, Breeze Airways launched operations on May 27, 2021, with its inaugural flight from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS). Positioned as “The World’s Nicest Airline,” Breeze focuses on providing nonstop service between underserved mid-sized U.S. cities, avoiding major airline hubs to offer shorter travel times and affordable fares. The airline’s slogan, “Nice, new, and nonstop,” reflects its commitment to a user-friendly, low-cost travel experience with a touch of premium service. As of June 2025, Breeze operates over 70 destinations across 30 states, with plans for further expansion, including potential international routes to Brazil and Europe.

History

Breeze Airways was conceived in June 2018 as Moxy Airways, a tentative name later changed due to trademark conflicts with Marriott’s Moxy Hotels. David Neeleman, leveraging his experience from founding JetBlue and Azul, raised $100 million in initial capital with investors including former Air Canada CEO Robert Milton, former ILFC CEO Henri Courpron, and former JetBlue board chairman Michael Lazarus. The airline aimed to fill a gap in the U.S. market, where major carriers consolidated 80% of domestic passengers in 2017, leaving smaller markets underserved. Breeze’s strategy was to connect secondary airports with nonstop flights, bypassing crowded hubs.

Key milestones include:

  • July 2018: Signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for 60 A220-300 aircraft, firmed in January 2019, with options for 60 more.
  • 2020: Planned to acquire Compass Airlines for a 2020 launch but canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, delaying operations to 2021. Subleased up to 30 Embraer 195s from Azul to accelerate short-haul services.
  • February 2020: Rebranded as Breeze Airways, with branding by Gianfranco “Panda” Beting, who designed Azul’s livery.
  • March–May 2021: Received USDOT approval on March 10, air operator’s certificate on May 14, and launched ticket sales and first flight by May 27.
  • 2022: Expanded to 29 new airports, introduced Airbus A220-300s, and appointed Tom Doxey as president (transitioned to advisory role in August 2024).
  • 2023: Reached 30+ destinations and reported significant revenue growth.
  • 2024: Added 29 airports, launched the Breeze Easy™ Visa Signature® Card with Barclays and Visa, and announced a crew base in Orlando.
  • January 2025: Achieved its first profitable quarter, a major milestone in its fourth year.
  • May 2025: Served 70 cities, with plans to reach 150 by 2030 and explore partnerships with Azul for Brazil connections.

Operations

Breeze operates a point-to-point network, focusing on nonstop routes between secondary airports like Norfolk International (ORF), Westchester County (HPN), and Providence’s T.F. Green (PVD). Unlike traditional low-cost carriers (LCCs), Breeze offers a hybrid model with premium and economy cabins. As of May 2025, it serves over 70 destinations across 30 states, with key cities including:

  • Northeast: Hartford (BDL), Providence (PVD), New Haven (HVN), Burlington (BTV), Syracuse (SYR), Portland (PWM).
  • Southeast/Midsouth: Charleston (CHS), Tampa (TPA), Orlando (MCO), Fort Myers (RSW), Jacksonville (JAX), Myrtle Beach (MYR).
  • Midwest: Akron (CAK), Columbus (CMH), Louisville (SDF), Madison (MSN).
  • West: Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Las Vegas (LAS), Phoenix (PHX), Provo (PVU).
  • New 2024–2025 Additions: Newark (EWR), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Memphis (MEM), Portsmouth (PSM), Montrose (MTJ).
Services:
  • Scheduled Flights: Over 170 nonstop routes, with 75% being the only nonstop option. Focuses on leisure and visiting friends/relatives (VFR) markets.
  • Charter Services: Supports group travel, sports teams, and corporate needs, operating from non-hub airports.
  • Crew Bases: Orlando (MCO), Fort Myers (RSW), Providence (PVD), and others, with plans to expand to 35 destinations from PVD by 2029.
  • Digital-First Approach: Reservations and customer service via website, app, email, WhatsApp, and social media (e.g., Facebook Messenger), avoiding traditional call centers.