Breeze Announces Service to 7 New Destinations from Sarasota-Bradenton

Breeze announces new service from SRQ to Westchester County-New York, NY; Akron-Canton, OH; Portland, ME; Long Island-Islip, NY; Raleigh-Durham, NC; and Richmond, VA – as well as one stop/no plane change BreezeThru service to Syracuse, NY. This new service has expanded SRQ's offerings to include a total of 60 nonstop destinations. See attached press release.

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For additional information contact:
Rick Piccolo
SRQ President, Chief Executive Officer
Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200

Breeze Airways Announces Service to 7 New Destinations from Sarasota-Bradenton

-- Airline Also Offering 35%* Off All Roundtrip Base Fares, including New Routes --

Sarasota-Bradenton, FL  (August 7, 2024) – Breeze Airways, the premium leisure low-cost carrier offering affordable nonstop service across the U.S., today announced six new nonstop routes from Sarasota-Bradenton to Westchester County-New York, NY; Akron-Canton, OH; Portland, ME; Long Island-Islip, NY; Raleigh-Durham, NC; and Richmond, VA – as well as one stop/no plane change BreezeThru service to Syracuse, NY.

Breeze also is offering a system-wide 35-percent* off all roundtrip base fares if purchased by August 9, 2024 (11:59 pm PT), for travel from August 28, 2024 thru February 4, 2025 and from April 28 thru May 13, 2025, if Guests use the promo code ‘TAKEOFF’ at checkout on flybreeze.com or on the Breeze app. 

From Sarasota-Bradenton, FL to: 

• Westchester County-New York, NY (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays starting October 31); 
• Akron-Canton, OH (Wednesdays and Saturdays, starting November 20); 
• Portland, ME (Wednesdays and Saturdays, starting November 20); 
• Long Island-Islip, NY (Thursdays and Sundays, starting November 21); 
• Raleigh-Durham, NC (Mondays and Fridays, starting November 22); 
• Richmond, VA (Mondays and Fridays, starting November 22); and 
• Syracuse, NY (One stop/no change of plane BreezeThru service, Mondays and Fridays, starting November 22). 

“The Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is excited to see the expansion of Breeze Airways with six new nonstop destinations from SRQ. These additional routes will enhance the current service offered by Breeze to Hartford, CT and Providence, RI, bringing the total number of destinations served at SRQ to eight. This rapid growth showcases Breeze Airways’ commitment and confidence in the region, and we are delighted to have them as a valued partner,” stated Rick Piccolo, President, CEO of the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.

“We’re thrilled to add six more nonstops and one BreezeThru route from Sarasota-Bradenton,” said David Neeleman, Breeze Airways’ Founder and CEO. “It’s been a great destination for us for the last two years and it’s exciting to continue our growth.”

Breeze, which was recently ranked in the top five of Travel + Leisure’s “Best Domestic Airlines” for the third year in a row, began selling service from just 16 cities in May 2021. Since then, the airline has seen tremendous demand for its unique “premium leisure” model that marries efficiency and affordability with comfort and accessibility.

Coupled with an elevated experience featuring premium seating options and high-speed WiFi on its fleet of brand-new Airbus A220-300 aircraft, Breeze is defining what it means to be “Seriously Nice” in an industry that has been anything but.  Breeze offers both bundled and a la carte options so travelers can customize an experience that fits their needs. Breeze’s fare bundles feature full flexibility along with other add-ons such as bags, seats, and inflight WiFi.

 Breeze doesn’t charge change or cancellation fees up to 60 minutes prior to departure and offers other benefits such as free family seating and a la carte pricing. 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. Learn more about Breeze’s flight offerings via our site or the app.

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*35% base fare discount applies only to new reservations for round-trip flights with promo code TAKEOFF. Supply is limited, and no advance purchase requirement applies. Promotion must be purchased at flybreeze.com or on the Breeze app by August 9, 2024 (11:59 pm PT), for travel from August 28, 2024 thru February 4, 2025 and from April 28 thru May 13, 2025.  New routes BDL-DAB, DAB-RDU, DAB-PVD, BDL-ILM, ILM-MCO, ILM-PVD, ILM-RSW, RSW-SBN will only be valid for the promo from 4/28 to 5/13.  Blackout dates include:  11/20-11/27, 11/29-12/3, 12/23-12/24, and 12/26-1/5.  Travel must be flown on qualifying travel dates for discount to be applied in full. The discount will apply only to flights on qualifying travel dates. All fare rules will apply. Certain flights and/or days of travel may be unavailable. Fare prices, fare classes, rules, routes, and schedules are subject to change or exemption without notice. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Any changes or modifications to qualifying promotional reservations will be subject to fare repricing. A difference in airfare at the current fare price may apply. Offer not valid on group bookings. Other restrictions and blackout dates may apply.

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About Breeze Airways  
Breeze Airways began service in May 2021 and has been ranked as one of the U.S.’ best domestic airlines for the last three years by Travel + Leisure magazine’s World's Best Awards and was awarded “Best Seat Comfort in North America” in June 2024 by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX).  Breeze offers a mix of more than 200 year-round and seasonal nonstop routes between 64 cities in 30 states.  Founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, Breeze operates a fleet of Embraer 190/195 and Airbus A220-300 aircraft, with a focus on providing efficient and affordable flights between secondary airports, bypassing hubs for shorter travel times. With seamless booking, no change or cancellation fees, up to 24-months of reusable flight credit and customized flight features – including complimentary family seating - delivered via a sleek and simple app, Breeze makes it easy to buy and easy to fly. Learn more about Breeze’s flight offerings via our site or the app.

Media Contact:  
Gareth Edmondson-Jones  
Breeze Airways  
917 399-9355  
[email protected]