VIDEO: Breeze Airways Brings T.F. Green to 11 Airlines & 25 Non-Stop Routes

VIDEO: Breeze Airways Brings T.F. Green to 11 Airlines & 25 Non-Stop Routes

The announcement Friday that T.F. Green Airport has been selected for the debut network for the newly launched Breeze Airways now means that Green offers 25 non-stop routes provided by 11 different airlines, a non-stop route increase of 47% and airline increase of 57% compared to 2016 when the airport had 17 non-stop routes and just 7 airlines.

Breeze, which bills itself as the “Seriously Nice” air carrier created from JetBlue founder David Neeleman, tapped just 16 airports for its debut service. 

“These 16 cities are just the beginning for Breeze,” said Neeleman.  “The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the nation’s air service has meant many secondary and tertiary markets have seen a significant reduction in flights.  There are so many city pairs needing non-stop service around the country, we have a further 100 cities under consideration.  Flying non-stop, Breeze will get you there in half the time, but also for about half the price!”

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Starting in July 2021, Breeze Airways will offer service four times a week between T. F. Green Airport (PVD) and Charleston, SC (CHS); Norfolk, VA (ORF), and Pittsburgh, PA (PIT).  

Flights are now on sale at www.flybreeze.com and the Breeze app, starting at just $39 one way.

Breeze Airways plans its inaugural Rhode Island service to Charleston, SC on July 22, 2021, with service to Norfolk and Pittsburgh scheduled to begin on July 29, 2021.  

Breeze will operate 13 single-class Embraer aircraft this summer, flying routes with an average flight length under two hours.  The ten E190 jets will be configured to seat 108 Guests while the three E195 aircraft will have 118 seats.   Guests may choose from fares that include ‘Nice’ regular seating, or ‘Nicer’ seats with extra legroom.  All Embraer aircraft will be a two-by-two seat configuration, so there are no middle seats.

Breeze also has ordered 60 brand new Airbus A220 aircraft that will be delivered one per month for five years, starting in October this year.  The A220 routes, which will be announced this Fall, all will be longer than two hours’ flight time.  The A220s will include a premium cabin, ‘Nicest,’ in a two-by-two configuration at the front of the plane.  The remainder of the aircraft will feature a two-by-three seat configuration.

The $39 fare is available on select flights, and seats are limited. Tickets must be purchased by June 1, 2021 for travel through February 15, 2022.

 

Rhode Island Touts Win 

“T. F. Green International Airport is proud to have been chosen to serve as one of Breeze Airway’s inaugural airports,” said Iftikhar Ahmad, President and CEO of the Rhode Island Airport Corporation.  “We hope that this is the beginning of more good things to come for Breeze Airways and PVD.  Rhode Islanders will be among the first passengers in the nation to experience what its founder promises to be the most innovative new airline this country has seen in many years.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Breeze Airways to Rhode Island’s skies this summer,” said Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee. “Our state’s travel and tourism industry has endured much hardship over the past year and we are looking forward to brighter days ahead, with new routes bringing new economic opportunity and new visitors to our state.”

“Rhode Island couldn’t be happier to be chosen as one of Breeze Airway’s inaugural airports,” said Rhode Island House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi, “New routes such as these can benefit the Rhode Island economy in many ways, helping to foster improved tourism between regions, as well as providing convenient east coast connections for Rhode Island’s naval and defense related industry.”

“Warwick is honored to be host city to Breeze Airways as they launch their airline,” said Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi.  “All those who always choose to fly local can take pride in knowing their choice to fly from T. F. Green Airport brings in new routes, and with them new jobs for the city and state.”

“Breeze Airways offers the best of both worlds in the airline industry,” said RIAC Board Chair Jonathan Savage. “They combine proven veteran airline leadership with 21st century innovation to offer travelers the low cost and high quality services travelers have come to expect. We are honored to have been chosen as an inaugural airport and we are hopeful of welcoming more Breeze Airways routes as the airline expands its offering of domestic and international routes over the coming years.”

 

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