Summary
- Breeze Airways operates 56 routes across 29 US states, with its longest flight at 2,592 miles between LAX and PVD.
- Breeze Airways offers two classes of service and three ticket types, with amenities progressively included as ticket prices increase.
- The airline's fleet consists of 40 aircraft, including 25 Airbus A220-300s and 10 Embraer E190-100ARs.
Ever since Breeze Airways made its maiden flight on May 27, 2021, between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Charleston International Airport (CHS), it has grown steadily and now flies to 56 airports in 29 states. Using information provided by aviation analytics website Cirium, we have compiled a list of Breeze Airways' longest flights that exceeded 2,200 miles in July 2024.
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The longest routes
LAX to PVD
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) is Breeze Airways' longest route, at 2,592 miles.
In July 2024, Breeze Airways will operate 13 flights in each direction with 3,562 seats available. On the 5 hr 46 minute nonstop flight, Breeze Airways has no nonstop competition. However, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Southwest Airlines connect LAX to PVD with stops in Chicago (ORD), Minneapolis (MSP), and Chicago (MDW).
SFO to RIC
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is Breeze Airways' second-longest route, at 2,440 miles.
In July 2024, Breeze Airways will operate nine flights in each direction with 2,466 seats available. On the 5 hr 18 min nonstop flight, Breeze Airways competes with American Airlines with a transfer at CLT and Delta Air Lines with a change of planes at ATL.
LAX to ORF
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) is Breeze Airways' third-longest route, at 2,371 miles.
In July 2024, Breeze Airways will operate nine flights in each direction with 2,466 seats available. On the 5 hr 16 min nonstop flight, Breeze Airways competes with American Airlines, which flies to Norfolk with a change of planes in Philadelphia, and Delta Air Lines with a change of planes in Atlanta.
LAX to RIC
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is Breeze Airways' fourth-longest route at 2,305 miles.
In July 2024, Breeze Airways will operate 13 flights in each direction with 3,562 seats available. On the 5 hr 9 min nonstop flight, Breeze Airways competes with Delta Air Lines, which changes planes at New York JFK, and United Airlines, which changes planes at Washington (IAD).
LAS to BDL
Los Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Connecticut is Breeze Airways' fifth-longest flight, at 2,298 miles.
In July 2024, Breeze Airways will operate 13 flights in each direction with 3,562 seats available. On the 5 hr 6 min nonstop flight, Breeze Airways competes with Frontier Airlines, which requires a change of planes in Orlando, United Airlines, which requires a change at Chicago ORD, and Delta Air Lines, which involves a change of plane in Detroit.
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LAX to RDU
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) is Breeze Airways sixth-longest flight at 2,239 miles.
In July 2024, Breeze Airways will operate nine flights in each direction with 2,466 seats available. On the 5 hr 1 minute nonstop flight Breeze Airways competes with Frontier Airlines, who require a change of planes at Denver and JetBlue with a change of planes at Fort Lauderdale.
LAX to CHS
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) is Breeze Airways seventh-longest route at 2,206 miles.
In July 2024, Breeze Airways will operate 18 flights in each direction with 4,932 seats available. On the 4-hour 45, 45-minute nonstop flight, Breeze Airways competes with Delta Air Lines, which requires a change of planes in Detroit, and United Airlines, which requires a change of planes at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas.
More about Breeze Airways' operations
In the summer of 2018, Brazilian-American businessman David Neeleman was considering establishing a new low-cost American Airline. He had previously co-founded Morris Air, WestJet, JetBlue, and Azul Linhas Aereas, so he knew what was involved. In 2018, all 11 major American carriers were making a profit, and except for JetBlue, they had been in business for more than 20 years.
Neeleman's business plan was to offer point-to-point low-cost flights to underserved airports like Norfolk, Virginia, and Providence, Rhode Island. Unlike other budget airlines that were configured with all-economy seating, Neeleman wanted to offer two classes of service, allowing the front of the aircraft to have more spacious seats and free Wi-Fi.
Originally called "Moxy" but later changed to "Breeze Airways." Neeleman placed an order with Bombardier for 60 CS300s, which are now known as Airbus A220s.
To speed up its launch, the airline planned to use secondhand Embraer 195 aircraft from Brazilian airline Azul.
On February 20, 2020, the company opened its headquarters in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, an area Neeleman was familiar with after growing up in the Beehive State. To complement the Embraer 195s, Breeze Airways acquired some Embraer 190s for use on shorter regional flights.
Breeze Airways ticket classes
Breeze Airways offers three ticket types for its two classes of service, which progressively include more and more amenities:
Nice: The basic economy fare only allows you to bring one small personal item as a carry-on and does not allow you to select a seat in advance.
Nicer: Similar to other airlines, premium economy with a Nicer fare includes one piece of checked luggage, a normal-size carry-on, and a seat with more legroom that you can pre-book.
Nicest: Only available on Breeze Airways Airbus A220s. Nicest allows for two checked bags, a carry-on pre-booked seat, and complimentary beverages and snacks.