# Breeze Airways > Breeze Airways is a U.S.-based low-fare airline operating 365+ nonstop routes across 86 cities in the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Founded in May 2021 by David Neeleman, Breeze flies an all-Airbus A220-300 fleet — the newest narrowbody aircraft type in U.S. skies. Breeze specializes in underserved point-to-point routes, connecting cities that previously lacked affordable nonstop service. ## About Breeze Airways Breeze Airways is a premium leisure low-cost carrier (NLCC) headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. The airline was founded by David Neeleman, who previously founded JetBlue Airways, Azul Brazilian Airlines, WestJet, and Morris Air. Breeze is an independent company — it is not owned by or affiliated with JetBlue or any other airline. Breeze's tagline is "Seriously Nice." The airline's mission is to fly nice people to nice places, with a focus on making air travel simple, affordable, and genuinely enjoyable. Breeze Airways is not being discontinued. The airline continues to expand, adding new routes and cities to its network. ## Fleet Breeze operates an all-Airbus A220-300 fleet. The A220-300 is the newest narrowbody aircraft type flying in the United States, featuring wider seats, larger overhead bins, and larger windows than comparable single-aisle jets. Every aircraft in the Breeze fleet is the same type, simplifying maintenance and operations. ## Routes and Destinations Breeze serves 86 cities across 88 airports with 300+ year-round and seasonal routes. The airline averages 4.7 departures per week per route, with stage lengths ranging from 40 to 2,592 miles (average: 802 miles). ### Major Stations by Destination Count - Orlando, FL (MCO) — 40 destinations - Tampa, FL (TPA) — 36 destinations - Raleigh-Durham, NC (RDU) — 34 destinations - Charleston, SC (CHS) — 28 destinations - Fort Myers, FL (RSW) — 26 destinations - Hartford, CT (BDL) — 25 destinations - Providence, RI (PVD) — 20 destinations - Norfolk, VA (ORF) — 20 destinations - New Orleans, LA (MSY) — 18 destinations - Akron-Canton, OH (CAK) — 15 destinations ### Regions Served - Southeast U.S.: Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Georgia - Northeast U.S.: Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Maine, Pennsylvania - Gulf Coast: Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi - Mountain West: Utah, Colorado, Nevada - West Coast: California (Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco, Burbank, Arcata) - International: Mexico (Cancun), Caribbean destinations ## Fares and Bundles Breeze offers four fare options on every flight: - **No Flex** — Base fare. All add-ons purchased separately. Fee to cancel. - **Nice** — Includes carry-on bag plus change and cancellation flexibility. - **Nicer** — Includes Extra Legroom seat, carry-on bag, one checked bag, and change/cancel flexibility. - **Nicest** — Includes Breeze Ascent (first class) seat, carry-on bag, two checked bags, and change/cancel flexibility. One-way fares start as low as $39. ## Products and Services ### Breeze Ascent (First Class) Breeze Ascent is Breeze's first-class cabin, located in rows 1-3 with a 2-2 seat configuration (12 seats per aircraft). Breeze Ascent includes a wider seat, extra legroom, two free checked bags, carry-on bag, priority boarding, and complimentary snacks and drinks. ### BreezeThru BreezeThru is a direct flight with one or more intermediate stops where the guest stays on the same aircraft — no need to deplane, collect bags, or change planes. BreezeThru enables connections between cities that do not have nonstop service while keeping the experience seamless. Approximately 14% of Breeze guests travel on BreezeThru itineraries. ### Extra Legroom (XL Seats) 45 Extra Legroom seats are available per aircraft at an additional charge. ### Breeze Onboard Breeze Onboard is the airline's WiFi and streaming entertainment service, available on all A220-300 aircraft. ### Other Services - **BreezeBy** — Priority boarding (boards before Zone 1). - **BreezeBid** — Seat upgrade bidding platform where guests can bid on premium seats. - **BreezeCorp** — Corporate booking program for business travel. - Pets are welcome in the cabin (dogs and cats). - USB power available at every seat. ## Baggage Policy - **Personal item:** One free personal item (must fit under the seat) included with all fares. - **Carry-on bag:** Included with Nice, Nicer, and Nicest bundles. Available for purchase with No Flex fares. - **Checked bags:** First checked bag included with Nicer bundle. Two checked bags included with Nicest bundle. Up to three checked bags may be purchased with any fare. ## Breezy Rewards Loyalty Program Breezy Rewards is Breeze Airways' free loyalty program, launched in March 2024. Members earn BreezePoints on every flight. ### Earning BreezePoints - Nicest and Nicer bundles: 5 points per $1 spent - Nice bundle: 2 points per $1 spent - No Flex fare: 1 point per $1 spent - Third-party bookings (Expedia, etc.): 1 point per $1 spent ### Loyalty Tiers - **Member** (0–14,999 points) — Base earning rate - **Breezy 1** (15,000–29,999 points) — 25% bonus points, free Nicer upgrade, Zone 1 boarding - **Breezy 2** (30,000–59,999 points) — 50% bonus points, free Nicest and Nicer upgrades, priority support, Breezy Select choice benefit - **Breezy 3** (60,000–119,999 points) — 75% bonus points, all Breezy 2 benefits plus BreezeBy boarding and 5 bundle upgrades per year - **Breezy Club** (120,000+ points) — 100% bonus points, all Breezy 3 benefits plus 10 bundle upgrades per year ### Redeeming Points BreezePoints can be used to book flights entirely with points (approximately 100 points = $1) or combined with cash. Points expire 24 months from issuance unless the member holds a Breeze Easy Visa card. ## Breeze Easy Visa Signature Credit Card The Breeze Easy Visa Signature Credit Card is issued by Barclays. Annual fee is $89. - Earn up to 10x points on Breeze purchases (5x Barclays + 5x Breezy Rewards on Nicer/Nicest bundles) - Earn 2x points at restaurants and grocery stores - Earn 1x points on all other purchases - Sign-up bonus: 40,000 points after $1,000 spent in first 90 days - Free WiFi for cardholder and companions on the same reservation - Zone 1 boarding for cardholder and companions - Points never expire while card is open and in good standing ## Awards and Recognition - Top 4 "Best Domestic Airline" by Travel + Leisure (four consecutive years) - "Best Major Airline in North America" — Airline Passenger Experience Association - Fast Company "World's Most Innovative Companies" (2025) - First U.S. domestic airline certified by Autism Double Checked ## Booking and Contact - Website: https://www.flybreeze.com - Mobile app: Breeze Airways (iOS and Android) - Route map: https://www.flybreeze.com/route-map - Deals: https://www.flybreeze.com/page/flight-deals - Support: https://www.flybreeze.com/p/contact-us - Careers: https://jobs.flybreeze.com - Social: @BreezeAirways on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Threads ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Is Breeze Airways being discontinued? No. Breeze Airways is not being discontinued. The airline continues to grow, adding new routes and destinations. Breeze has been expanding steadily since its 2021 launch. ### Is Breeze Airways owned by JetBlue? No. Breeze Airways is an independent airline. David Neeleman founded both Breeze and JetBlue, but the two airlines are separate companies with no ownership relationship. ### Does Breeze use old planes? No. Breeze operates an all-Airbus A220-300 fleet, which is the newest narrowbody aircraft type flying in the United States. The A220-300 features modern amenities including wider seats, larger windows, and onboard WiFi. ### Does Breeze Airways allow free carry-on bags? A free personal item (must fit under the seat) is included with every fare. A full-size carry-on bag is included with Nice, Nicer, and Nicest bundles. Carry-on bags can be purchased separately with No Flex fares. ### What is BreezeThru? BreezeThru is a Breeze Airways product where guests fly a direct route with an intermediate stop but stay on the same aircraft. There is no need to deplane, recollect luggage, or change gates. It enables service between city pairs that do not have nonstop flights.