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Axios
2 days ago
- Business
- Axios
Breeze Airways to expand west with six new routes from Provo
Breeze Airways is expanding operations westward with six new routes out of the Provo Airport, the Cottonwood Heights-based budget airline announced this week. State of play: The new flights include nonstop and one-stop, no-plane-change service. Starting next March, passengers will be able to fly from Provo to: Arcata-Eureka, California Eugene, Oregon Burbank, California Las Vegas Pasco-Tri-Cities, Washington Redmond, Oregon The big picture: The new western routes mark a major milestone for both the company, which launched its first flights in 2021 , and the state's second-largest airport, which began a three-year expansion in April Between the lines: Breeze previously offered flights from Provo to Las Vegas. Flashback: In 2021, Neeleman said there was an untapped market for non-stop flights between small cities and that "bypassing major hubs will allow travelers to save both time and money," AP reported at the time. By the numbers: One-way fares start between $39-$49 through an introductory deal available until July 23.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Investigation Launched After 2 Planes Collide at a South Carolina Airport, Leaving 2 Passengers Injured
A Breeze Airways flight was parked at Charleston International Airport when an All Nippon Airways (ANA) Boeing 787 struck its tail while taxiingNEED TO KNOW Two planes on the ground at a South Carolina airport were involved in a collision, injuring two people and causing all of the passengers on board to deplane A Breeze Airways flight was parked at Charleston International Airport at around 9:30 p.m. local time on July 18 when an All Nippon Airways (ANA) Boeing 787 struck its tail while taxiing Two people were evaluated for minor injuries, and the FAA said that only the ANA crew was aboard at the time of the incidentA plane that was grounded in South Carolina was struck by another aircraft while it was taxiing, injuring two people and causing all of the passengers on board to deplane. According to a statement from Breeze Airways, a Utah-based budget airline, flight MX509 was headed from Las Vegas to Norfolk, Va., on Friday, July 18, when the plane was forced to divert and land at Charleston International Airport at around 9:30 p.m. local time due to thunderstorms near Norfolk International Airport. The airline said its Airbus A220-300 aircraft was parked and awaiting fuel to continue on to Virginia when the plane's tail was struck by another aircraft, a Boeing 787-10 belonging to All Nippon Airways (ANA), at around 9:50 p.m. ANA confirmed to PEOPLE that the left wingtip of its Boeing jet came into contact with "equipment positioned near a Breeze Airways aircraft." Local outlet WCSC reported that law enforcement agencies and emergency medical personnel were called to the scene. "There were five people onboard the ANA plane, who disembarked without injury," the Tokyo-based airline said. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) spokesperson also confirmed to PEOPLE that ANA Flight 9397 was taxiing at the time of the incident, and that only crew members were on board. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. All of the passengers on the Breeze Airways flight got off the plane and were bused to the terminal, and Breeze said that two people were "evaluated for minor injuries." A new aircraft eventually took all of the passengers aboard the Breeze Airways flight to Virginia, and they arrived in Norfolk at 2:50 a.m. on Saturday, July 19. Both ANA and Breeze Airways told PEOPLE that they are working with investigators and airport authorities. The FAA is set to investigate the incident. Read the original article on People Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Investigation Launched After 2 Planes Collide at a South Carolina Airport, Leaving 2 Passengers Injured
NEED TO KNOW Two planes on the ground at a South Carolina airport were involved in a collision, injuring two people and causing all of the passengers on board to deplane A Breeze Airways flight was parked at Charleston International Airport at around 9:30 p.m. local time on July 18 when an All Nippon Airways (ANA) Boeing 787 struck its tail while taxiing Two people were evaluated for minor injuries, and the FAA said that only the ANA crew was aboard at the time of the incidentA plane that was grounded in South Carolina was struck by another aircraft while it was taxiing, injuring two people and causing all of the passengers on board to deplane. According to a statement from Breeze Airways, a Utah-based budget airline, flight MX509 was headed from Las Vegas to Norfolk, Va., on Friday, July 18, when the plane was forced to divert and land at Charleston International Airport at around 9:30 p.m. local time due to thunderstorms near Norfolk International Airport. The airline said its Airbus A220-300 aircraft was parked and awaiting fuel to continue on to Virginia when the plane's tail was struck by another aircraft, a Boeing 787-10 belonging to All Nippon Airways (ANA), at around 9:50 p.m. ANA confirmed to PEOPLE that the left wingtip of its Boeing jet came into contact with "equipment positioned near a Breeze Airways aircraft." Local outlet WCSC reported that law enforcement agencies and emergency medical personnel were called to the scene. "There were five people onboard the ANA plane, who disembarked without injury," the Tokyo-based airline said. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) spokesperson also confirmed to PEOPLE that ANA Flight 9397 was taxiing at the time of the incident, and that only crew members were on board. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. All of the passengers on the Breeze Airways flight got off the plane and were bused to the terminal, and Breeze said that two people were "evaluated for minor injuries." A new aircraft eventually took all of the passengers aboard the Breeze Airways flight to Virginia, and they arrived in Norfolk at 2:50 a.m. on Saturday, July 19. Both ANA and Breeze Airways told PEOPLE that they are working with investigators and airport authorities. The FAA is set to investigate the incident. Read the original article on People
Forbes
5 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
A Tale Of Two Airlines: Breeze Airways Scoops Up Routes Dropped By Avelo
Breeze Airways Airbus A220-300 airliner. One low-cost airline's loss is another's gain. It didn't take long for fellow low-fare airline Breeze Airways to snatch up Avelo's abandoned routes from Burbank, CA (BUR).; Arcata, Calif. (ACV); Redmond, OR (RDM).; Eugene, OR (EUG).; and Pasco/Tri-Cities, WA (PSC.) The service from Breeze Airways will arrive in March 2026. On July 15 I received an announcement from Avelo Airlines that the struggling carrier was closing its base at Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) later this year. After writing this story about Avelo, July 17 I got an announcement from Breeze Airways that it was launching its West Coast expansion with service to Burbank and four additional new cities. Although its competitor was never mentioned in the release, all five were previous Avelo destinations. The two airlines both launched in the midst of COVID, Avelo in April 2021, Breeze in May of that year. And during the past four years, both have expanded, Avelo from 3 Boeing 737-800s to 21, Breeze to its current 48 aircraft. Breeze has 40 Airbus A220-300 aircraft acquired new, as well as eight older Embraer E-190 aircraft it is planning to trade in next year. But while Avelo is retrenching, Breeze continues to expand. With service to the new destinations to begin in March 2026, Breeze now flies more than 300 routes in 76 cities and 34 states. And while Breeze is a private company, it recently reported its second full quarter of operating profit. 'With an expanded West Coast presence that connects travelers to our broader nationwide network, Breeze's service will bring even more options and convenience to these underserved communities,' said David Neeleman, Breeze Airways' founder and CEO. 'Our continued growth is evidence that our unique form of air travel that combines affordability and ease with high-value options like premium seating and inflight Wi-Fi is not only working, but highly desired by today's travelers.' David Neeleman, Breeze Airways' founder and CEO. Neeleman, an airline veteran, was also a founder ... More and CEO of JetBlue. If you'd like to try what Breeze calls its 'Seriously Nice' service, the time to buy your tickets is now. Breeze is running a No Flex Fare promotion which requires purchasing tickets from July 17, 2025, July 23, 2025 (11:59 pm PT). [All fares are one-way.]The $39 No Flex Fare promotion is available only when booking a new reservation for BUR-PVU, PVU-BUR, BUR-ACV, ACV-BUR, LAS-PVU, and PVU-LAS. The $49 No Flex Fare promotion is available only when booking a new reservation for BUR-RDM, RDM-BUR, LAS-RDM, RDM-LAS, BUR-PSC, PSC-BUR, BUR-EUG, and EUG-BUR. The BUR-PVU and PVU-BUR promotion is valid only for travel from March 11, 2026, through May 12, 2026. The No Flex Fare is the airline's lowest fare. As a low-fare carrier, Breeze charges for services like seat assignment, luggage, food, etc. These can be purchased 'ala carte' or in packages dubbed Nice Nicer and Nicest We spoke to Lukas Johnson, 43, the Chief Commercial Officer of Breeze, about the airline's entrée into the new airports. His official biography notes that 'with 14 years in senior leadership positions at Allegiant Air and Canada Jetlines, he has extensive experience in revenue management and network planning, launching more routes in that time than anyone else in the industry. Johnson says, 'We had no inside knowledge' about Avelo's plans to exit the routes. However, he says, 'It's an interesting time for the space. Domestic hasn't just been struggling this year, but for at least two years.' 'We studied the routes out West, we look for underserved markets, we think we are the best carrier plane and model to pick up service. We're constantly in touch with many of the commercial airports; they were excited to get a long-term carrier.' Passengers sitting in Breeze Ascent, or first class seats on a Breeze Airways Airbus A220-300. Johnson says the airline will continue to use Provo, Utah as its main Western base, flying two to four flights out of Burbank a day. Most of the other destinations will have service two or three times per week. He adds that with its brand-new fleet of Airbus A220-300 aircraft and offerings like free family seating, fast onboard Wi-Fi and no change and cancel fees, Breeze is 'making it nice to fly affordably'. Unlike many low-cost airlines that offer just one class of service (like Avelo and Southwest) Breeze A220 have 137 seats, including 12 First Class, or "Breeze Ascent.' The lay-flat seat don't have the typical five-X price delta of transcontinental and international carriers. With most flight under three hours, Johnson says fliers can often upgrade for less than $100. Some 45 seats have extra leg room. Families are seated together for no additional seating charge in the family section. Even if I might call it the 'no screaming' section, Johnson says he's flown with his young family very comfortably. 'We consider ourselves a premium 'nice' carrier,' Johnson says. 'The majority of our passengers are leisure travelers, but we also have a lot of small and mid-size business owners getting around the country,' Lukas Johnson, Chief Commercial Officer of Breeze Airways. Breeze flights are all domestic now, but Johnson says the company is planning to add 'near shore' international flights around Christmas. Johnson wouldn't disclose the destinations but think Mexico and/or the Caribbean. The company does have some transcontinental service, with LAX to Hartford, CT, its longest flight. Passengers can book a flight at or download the Breeze Airways app. In June, Breeze ranked #4 among U.S. domestic carriers in on time performance. But like many things in the volatile airline industry, these rankings can change. In 2024, Avelo ranked #1 in this critical category. Even considering the economic headwinds, low-cost carriers like Avelo and Breeze continue to put out a competitive product.
Travel Weekly
5 days ago
- Business
- Travel Weekly
Breeze Airways will now be bookable via Travelport
Breeze Airways and Travelport have signed a long-term content agreement, the low-cost carrier's second GDS partnership. Breeze content is now available through Travelport's API, Smartpoint and Smartpoint Cloud. Travelport-connected agencies can access fares and ancillaries, including baggage options, seat selection and WiFi. "This partnership with Travelport will help make Breeze's fares and unique nonstop network more accessible for agencies and travelers," said Eric Walters, Breeze Airways' director of pricing, revenue management, distribution and sales. "We're all about making travel more convenient, accessible and affordable, and Travelport will only help further that goal." Breeze initially sold only through its own website and app, but last year it expanded to OTA distribution and corporate travel agencies. It entered a distribution agreement with Amadeus earlier this year. Just this week, Breeze announced plans to fly from Burbank, Calif., just as Avelo said it would exit that market.
