Breeze’s Expansion in RI Is an Economic Boost — See the Full List of Direct Flights
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Breeze’s Expansion in RI Is an Economic Boost — See the Full List of Direct Flights
The airline was founded by David Neeleman, arguably the most successful entrepreneur in airline history and who previously co-founded Morris Air, WestJet, JetBlue, and Azul Linhas Aereas.
Breeze’s growth is unmatched for the Rhode Island airport and the economy.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTIts operations only launched on May 27, 2021. And now the airline is flying a record 15 direct flights or BreezeThrus to and from RI International and five more destinations are expected to be announced in the next few weeks. A BreezeThru is a short stopover.
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Now, Rhode Island has been named a “Base” for Breeze and along with that comes dedicated planes, crews, maintenance hub, and an increase of 250 jobs.
For travelers and for tourists coming into Rhode Island, the increased flights are a boon.
“I thank Breeze Airways for choosing Rhode Island, and Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport, for its base of operations. This new hub is bringing jobs to our state, economic activity for our small business community, and new non-stop routes which will allow countless tourists and visitors to see what makes Rhode Island a true destination state,” said Governor Dan McKee at a press conference this week.
For Rhode Island, the key to the expanded flights is not only expanding the travel options for travelers in southern New England, but also working to fill the returning flights with business travelers and tourists into New England.
“Our airports are a vital economic driver for the state, supporting over 19,000 jobs and an economic impact of over $2.6 billion a year,” said RIAC Board Chair Jonathan Savage.
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Where Breeze Flies Direct from RI International Airport
Orlando, Florida
Nonstop Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri and Sat, from 7/14, from $105* one way
PHOTO: Héctor Vásquez, Unsplash
Pittsburgh
Nonstop, Sun, Mon, Thurs, and Fri
PHOTO: Jaime Casap, Unsplash
Raleigh-Durham
Nonstop, Mon and Fri
PHOTO: Elijah Mears, Unsplash
Richmond, VA
Nonstop, Sun, Tues and Thurs, from 5/18, from $46* one way);
PHOTO: Stephanie Rhee, Unsplash
Sarasota-Bradenton, FL
Nonstop , Sun and Thurs, from 7/13, from $47* one way
PHOTO: FILE
Tampa, FL
BreezeThru on Tues from 5/17, then adding nonstops on Mon, Wed, Fri, and Sat, from 7/14, from $95* one way.
PHOTO: Tony Williams, Unsplash
Charleston, SC
Nonstop, up to daily
PHOTO: Leonel Heisenberg, Unsplash
Cincinnati, OH
Nonstop on Thurs, Sun, and Tues, from 3/30, from $45* one way
PHOTO: Jonathan Rivera, Unsplash
Columbus, OH
Nonstop, Wed and Sat, from 3/29, from $45* one way
PHOTO: Benjamin Suter, Unsplash
Fort Myers, FL
Nonstop, Sun, Tues, and Thurs, from 7/13, from $119* one way
PHOTO: Done By Alex, Unsplash
Los Angeles, CA
Summer seasonal, nonstop on Wed and Sat, BreezeThrus on other days of week, from 5/17
PHOTO: Izayah Ramos, Unsplash
Norfolk, VA
Nonstop, Sun and Thurs, adding Mon and Fri on 5/19
PHOTO: Yfu-Wu, Unsplash
Jacksonville, FL
BreezeThru, Sun and Thurs, from 5/18
PHOTO: FILE
New Orleans, LA
BreezeThru, up to 6x weekly, daily except Tues
PHOTO: Rosie Kerr, Unsplash
Orange County, CA
Summer seasonal BreezeThru, daily, from 3/29
PHOTO: Derek Liang, Unsplash
Provo, UT
2 stops, daily
PHOTO: T M, Unsplash
Additional Locations Are Expected to be Announced in the Next Few Months. The total number will expand to 20.
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