Breeze Begins Nonstop Service to 5 New Destinations This Week

 SRQ is pleased to share the following Breeze Airways press release. See attached for further details.

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Breeze Debuts Service to Portland and Akron-Canton Today,

Adds Flights to Long Island/Islip, Raleigh-Durham and Richmond Later This Week

-- Fares on New Routes Start as Low as $49* One Way --

Sarasota-Bradenton, FL  (November 20, 2024) – Breeze Airways, the premium leisure low-cost carrier offering affordable nonstop service across the U.S., today launched two nonstop routes from Sarasota-Bradenton to Akron-Canton, OH, and Portland, ME.   On Thursday, service will begin to Long Island-Islip, NY, and then, on Friday, additional nonstops will be added to Raleigh-Durham, NC, and Richmond, VA, as well as one stop/no plane change BreezeThru service to Syracuse, NY.  Fares for the new routes start as low as $49* one way.

From Sarasota-Bradenton, FL to: 

• Akron-Canton, OH (Wednesdays and Saturdays, starting today, from $49* one way); 

• Portland, ME (Wednesdays and Saturdays, starting today, from $69* one way); 

• Long Island-Islip, NY (Thursdays and Sundays, starting November 21, from $59* one way); 

• Raleigh-Durham, NC (Mondays and Fridays, starting November 22, from $49* one way); 

• Richmond, VA (Mondays and Fridays, starting November 22, from $49* one way); and

• Syracuse, NY (One stop/no change of plane BreezeThru service, Mondays and Fridays, starting November 22). 

“SRQ is pleased to welcome the expansion of Breeze Airways with the addition of five new nonstop destinations. We are delighted to be a part of Breeze's continued growth and look forward to providing our support as they expand their services," stated Rick Piccolo, President, CEO of the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.

Also, Sarasota-Bradenton today becomes Breeze’s newest crew base, a co-domicile with Tampa, as the airline begins overnighting an aircraft at the airport.

“Breeze has grown substantially at Sarasota-Bradenton in the last two years, and it’s become a great destination both for us and our Guests,” said David Neeleman, Breeze Airways’ Founder and CEO. “We are excited to connect Sarasota travelers to these great destinations, and welcome Guests to Florida’s Gulf coast as we continue to grow in SRQ.”

Breeze was recognized last month as a Four-Star Low-Cost Carrier at the 2025 Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) Five-Star and Four-Star Airline Awards. The APEX Five- and Four-Star airlines represent the top 100 carriers in the world for passenger experience, with only eight percent of airlines worldwide achieving this status. Earlier this year, Breeze was ranked in the top five of Travel + Leisure’s “Best Domestic Airlines” for the third consecutive year.

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.

With seamless booking, no change or cancellation fees, up to 24-months of reusable flight credit, free family seating, a la carte pricing 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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*$49, $59 and $69 No Flex Fare promotion is available between SRQ and CAK, RDU, RIC, ISP and PWM, for purchase through November 30, 2024 (11:59pm PST), for travel from December 3 through May 22, 2025. Price displayed includes taxes and government fees. Fare prices, fare classes, rules, routes, and schedules are subject to change or exemption without notice. 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. 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.  This year,  the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) named Breeze a Four-Star Low-Cost Carrier and recognized the airline as offering the “Best Seat Comfort in North America.”  Breeze offers a mix of more than 200 year-round and seasonal nonstop routes between 66 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:  
Breeze Airways Corporate Communications
[email protected]
(801) 436-3984