Breeze Airways, a low-cost airline based in Utah, recently announced its expansion of low-cost routes in the United States.
The airline has added routes departing from Raleigh-Durham, Hartford, Columbus, Atlantic City, Charleston, Memphis, Louisville, Los Angeles, Madison, Pittsburgh, and Greenville-Spartanburg.
In addition, the company has introduced four new routes in Florida, including Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, and Orlando.
Furthermore, after a four-year hiatus, the airline will resume flight services to San Antonio, Texas.
Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, has been included in the airline’s route network, making it the fourth international destination for Breeze Airways.
Moreover, Breeze Airways also offers flight services to Mexico, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic.
David Neeleman, the founder and CEO of the company, stated in a press release, “Breeze Airways’ convenient direct flight service has been well-received by passengers. We are eager to bring our unique, high-quality product to both new and existing customers as we welcome the exciting travel season.”
According to the Breeze Airways website, the airline began operations in May 2021 and its fleet consists of Airbus A220-300 and Embraer E190 aircraft.
Local media outlet MySA reported that leaders in Brownsville, Texas, are “excited” about Breeze Airways opening a new route from the city to Orlando, marking the airline’s 84th destination.
The media highlighted that the Brownsville to Orlando route will commence operations on May 15, with tickets already on sale. If purchased during the “No Flex Fare” promotion that ended on February 3, direct flights will depart every Monday and Friday, with one-way fares as low as $79.
According to the “Travel Inflation Report” released by personal finance website Nerd Wallet last month, while air ticket prices have shown a slight decrease over the past decade, they still remain high for many individuals.
The report urges consumers to exercise caution and closely monitor additional charges.
It notes, “Airlines often advertise lower ticket prices by offering basic economy class seats that come with minimal additional services.”
The report further elaborates, “These low-cost basic fares often come with extra fees such as checked baggage fees, guaranteed aisle seat fees, or early boarding fees.”
The website also advises consumers to keep an eye on airline mergers, as this could reduce competition on routes, giving airlines more leverage to charge higher fees.