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Breeze Airways, the newest, nicest domestic low-fare airline, announced today that it will be adding its third nonstop route to Florida from Louisville.
The new seasonal route will begin November 16, operating on Thursdays and Sundays with fares starting from just $49* one way, if purchased by July 24, 2023.
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From Louisville, Breeze also services Charleston, SC; New Orleans, LA; Raleigh-Durham, NC; San Francisco, CA; and Tampa, FL. Breeze now offers 58 nonstop routes in and out of Florida.
“Today’s announcement from Breeze Airways is another win for area travelers, especially those visiting Fort Myers, one of the top winter and spring destinations from SDF,” said Dan Mann, Executive Director of the Louisville Regional Airport Authority. “Since entering the market in 2021, they’ve experienced steady growth and provided additional low-cost options for travelers. We thank Breeze for continuing to be a great partner for our airport and community.”
“With fall and winter quickly approaching, we know many people from the Midwest will be looking to travel to the great beaches and warmer weather Fort Myers has to offer,” said David Neeleman, Founder and CEO of Breeze Airways, “That is why we have added Fort Myers as our newest route, allowing Guests to more easily and affordably travel to Florida with three nonstop flights.”
Breeze offers its Guests both bundled and ala carte options known as Nice, Nicer and, on flights operated with the Airbus A220-300, Nicest. The Nicest bundle includes Breeze Ascent, two checked bags, and complimentary snacks and beverages, including alcohol.
Breeze flies both regional and transcontinental flights on a fleet of Embraer 190/195 and Airbus A220 aircraft. The carrier has ordered 80 A220s, with options for 40 more.
Seat pitch for a Standard Economy seat is 30 inches on the A220s and 31 inches on the E-195s, while seat pitch for Extra Legroom is 32 inches on the A220s and between 34 and 39 inches on the E-195s, depending on the row selected. Ascent features 39 inches of seat pitch, 20.5 inches of seat width, and special features including a footrest for added comfort, and in-seat AC power and USB/C ports.
Breeze doesn’t charge change or cancellation fees up to 15 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. Flights are now on sale at www.flybreeze.com and via the Breeze app.
*$49 Nice promotion is available only when booking a new reservation for travel between SDF-RSW. Promotion must be purchased by July 24, 2023 (11:59 pm ET). SDF-RSW promotion valid only for travel from November 16, 2023, through January 9, 2024. Promotion excludes travel on November 18, 2023, through November 27, 2023, and December 21, 2023, through January 8, 2024. Price displayed includes taxes and government fees. Fare prices, rules, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions and blackout dates may apply.
** Route operated by A220 aircraft
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 two years by Travel + Leisure magazine’s World’s Best Awards (#2 in 2022 and #4 in 2023). Breeze offers a mix of more than 150 year-round and seasonal nonstop routes between 35 cities in 21 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. Flights are on sale at flybreeze.com and via the Breeze app.
About Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)
The Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is owned and operated by the Louisville Regional Airport Authority. Eight commercial airlines offer nonstop service to more than 35 nonstop destinations from Louisville. SDF is home to UPS Worldport, moving millions of tons of product each year, making it the 3rd busiest cargo airport in North America and 5th in the world. Aviation is an economic powerhouse for the region that generates $10.4 billion in economic impact every year. One in 8 jobs is generated by the airports and their aviation partners.
