Fort Myers, FL (April 9, 2024) – Breeze Airways, the U.S.’ only NLCC, or ‘Nice Low Cost Carrier,’ announced today that Fort Myers’ Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) will become the airline’s ninth base of operations nationally and third in Florida, starting October 1.
Breeze’s first flight from Fort Myers was in June, 2022 and, since then, the airline has flown more than160,000 Guests in and out of RSW. As a base, Breeze will now overnight aircraft, beginning with three aircraft, and the airport will be a crew base for pilots and flight attendants.
Breeze has grown rapidly at Fort Myers, doubling in size year over year from Q4 2022 to Q4 2023 and now serves 19 destinations nonstop from RSW, including five new routes in the coming months.
“Breeze’s operations from Fort Myers have proven exceptionally popular,” said Breeze President Tom Doxey. “It’s been one of our fastest growing airports, now reaching 19 destinations in less than two years, thanks in large part to our close partnership with the team at Southwest Florida International.”
Orlando International became Breeze’s eighth base last week on April 1. The remaining bases comprise: Charleston, SC; Hartford, CT; New Orleans, LA; Norfolk, VA; Providence, RI; Provo, UT; and Tampa, FL
Breeze currently offers 19 destinations from Fort Myers, including five new routes starting this Fall.
From Fort Myers, FL to:
Manchester, NH (Seasonal, Wed and Sat, starting October 2);
Stewart/Newburgh, NY (Seasonal, Wed and Sat, starting October 2);
- Lansing, MI (Seasonal, Thurs and Sun, starting October 3);
- Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA (Seasonal, Thurs and Sun, starting October 3); and
- Bangor, ME (Seasonal, Wed and Sat, starting October 5).
From Fort Myers, Breeze also serves Akron/Canton, OH; Charleston, SC; Columbus, OH; Hartford, CT; Las Vegas, NV; Louisville, KY; New Orleans, LA; Norfolk, VA; Pittsburgh, PA; Portland, ME; Providence, RI; Raleigh/Durham, NC; Richmond, VA; and Syracuse, NY nonstop.
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’sWorld’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 56 cities in 29 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.