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Beginning 5/7/2025, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card.
Sarasota/Manatee
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
For Immediate Release
Breeze Airways will begin service from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) on June 4, 2022. See attached press release and quote below from our President, CEO.
“We are pleased to welcome a new airline and nonstop destination to the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. The Airbus A220 aircraft that is scheduled to fly nonstop to Hartford, CT will provide a premium experience for our customers. We are excited to have Breeze Airways join the list of airlines serving SRQ and we look forward to their low fares and start of service on June 4th,” said Rick Piccolo, President, CEO of the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
SRQ is currently served by 11 airlines with service to 53 nonstop destinations.
For additional information contact:
Rick Piccolo
SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer
Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200
Salt Lake City, UT (March 8, 2022) – Breeze Airways, the Seriously Nice™ new U.S. low-fare airline founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, is adding 35 routes this summer from 10 new cities, coast to coast. Breeze, which began service in May, 2021 primarily in the east and southeast of the United States, is now expanding across the U.S. with 77 routes between 28 cities in 18 states.
Breeze is heading west with service from San Francisco (SFO), Los Angeles (LAX), Las Vegas (LAS) and San Bernardino, with coast-to-coast fares starting at just $99* one way. New cities to be added in the east and southeast include: Jacksonville, Fort Myers and Sarasota/Bradenton, FL; Savannah, GA; Nashville, TN; and Syracuse, NY.
Introducing the Airbus A220
Breeze has ordered 80 brand new Airbus A220-300 aircraft, with options for 40 more, that will be delivered one per month for six years. The airline will more than double its fleet this year, from 13 Embraer 190 and 195 aircraft to 30 aircraft, including 13 Airbus A220s and four additional Embraer E-jets.
Breeze’s initial A220 aircraft deliveries will feature 126 seats, including 36 First Class seats in a two-by-two configuration, 10 Extra Legroom seats, and 80 Standard Economy seats in a two-by-three configuration. The A220 seat configuration is dynamic however and later deliveries will offer 137 total seats, 12 First Class seats, 45 Extra Legroom seat and 80 Standard Economy seats onboard.
Guests may choose from three price bundles that are offered as ‘Nice’, ‘Nicer’, and ‘Nicest’ service. Guests may even choose a Nice or Nicer bundle and buy an upgrade to a First Class seat.
“The A220-300 is a game-changer for us as we now add long haul flights and transcontinental service,” said Breeze’s Founder and CEO David Neeleman. “The Airbus aircraft embodies the Breeze ideal of merging kindness with technology, pairing unrivaled passenger comfort with eco-friendly efficiency. With the A220, Breeze is giving our Guests the widest cabin, highest ceiling, largest windows and biggest overhead stowage in this class, while still managing to burn 25% less fuel, with half the noise footprint of past generations.”
Seat pitch for a Standard Economy seat on the A220s is 30 inches, 29 inches on the E-190 aircraft and 31 inches on the E-195s, while seat pitch for Extra Legroom is 32 in on the A220s, between 33 and 39 inches on the E-190s, depending on the row selected, and between 34 and 39 inches on the E-195s. First Class seats feature 39-inches of seat pitch, 20.5-inches of seat width, and special features, such as a footrest, for added comfort.
10 New Cities
Routes which will be operated with the Airbus A220 are marked with **
From Jacksonville, FL:
From Las Vegas, NV, to:
From Savannah, GA, to:
From San Francisco, CA, to:
From Los Angeles, CA, to:
From Nashville, TN, to:
From Syracuse, NY, to:
From Fort Myers, FL, to:
From Sarasota/Bradenton, FL, to:
From San Bernardino, CA, to:
New Routes from Current Cities
Routes operated with the Airbus A220 are marked with **)
From Hartford, CT, to:
From Richmond, VA, to:
From Providence, RI, to:
From Charleston, SC, to:
From Norfolk, VA, to:
From Columbus, OH, to:
From Louisville, KY, to:
From Akron/Canton, OH, to:
From New Orleans, LA, to:
From Huntsville, AL, to:
From Tulsa, OK, to:
From Oklahoma City, OK, to:
High Speed Connectivity with Viasat
All seats on Breeze’s Airbus fleet are fitted with in-seat AC power and USB/C ports. Global communications company Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) will outfit Breeze’s Airbus A220 fleet with its most advanced in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution allowing Guests to seamlessly stream TV or movies, check email, browse the internet, and stay connected via social media or messaging apps while inflight. While Breeze will operate the Airbus A220 starting in May, the first aircraft featuring Viasat connectivity is expected to enter service in October 2022.
Breeze aims to make travel more digitally accessible and seamless—whether that is through its sleek and simple app or through deploying Viasat’s innovative industry-leading IFC system. Specifically, Viasat’s IFC service provides a fast, streaming internet experience in the sky, comparable to what passengers expect on the ground. It is powered by Viasat’s high-capacity, Ka-band satellite network, and will enable Breeze Guests the ability to enjoy high-quality entertainment and streaming content, stay in touch with family, friends and co-workers or be productive at any stage of the flight -– all on their personal electronic devices.
Low Fares and Earned Credit With Each Flight – And No Change or Cancellation Fees
Breeze’s low fares start at just $39 and there are no change or cancellation fees. 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. Guests can change or cancel a flight up to 15 minutes before scheduled departure without penalty. Unused funds from changes and cancellations are automatically saved in the Guest’s Breeze account and do not expire for 24 months.
Guests may select a seat assignment and add bags to their reservation for an additional cost. Prices to check bags online are a flat rate of $29 each way, for up to three bags, while carry-on bags are $25 each way. Guests are encouraged to check bags online. It costs $50 for baggage fees if paid at the airport ticket counter.
Seat assignments start from $10 for Standard Economy, $20 for Extra Legroom, and $30 for First Class, but Family Seating is free for families traveling with children 12 and under. If no seat is selected, one will be assigned at no cost during check-in. The charge to travel with a pet in the cabin is $75.
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. Flights are now on sale at www.flybreeze.com and via the Breeze app.
* Introductory fares promotion is only available when booking a new reservation and on select routes. Supply is limited. No advance purchase requirement applies. Promotion must be purchased by March 11, 2022 (11:59 pm ET) for travel by August 31, 2022. Blackout dates are, but also not limited to, June 30, 2022 through July 5, 2022. Price, rules and routes displayed includes taxes & government fees. Prices, rules, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice. Restrictions and blackout dates may apply.
** Route operated by A220 aircraft
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