NEWS: One Airline Announces Major EXPANSION Plans in Orlando

It’s official — Breeze Airways is expanding their current operations in Orlando!

Breeze Airways first caught everyone’s interest when they leaped onto the scene with affordable airfare for those looking to travel to Orlando International Airport. Now, it appears the company has done so well, they’ve got BIG plans in store for Orlando including a new base, MORE routes, and even a few new destinations according to their most recent announcement!

According to an article by Simple Flying, the American-based low-fare airline, Breeze Airways, is expanding its operation by announcing plans for a new crew base in Orlando, Florida. In addition to the new base, Breeze Airways also announced it would be adding 11 new routes to its existing network. These plans for the new base in Orlando will be effective just shy of the 2-year mark of when Breeze first expanded their flights to Central Florida.

Starting on April 1st, 2024, the self-proclaimed “Nice Low-Cost Carrier,” Breeze Airways will officially open its eighth crew base at Orlando International Airport (MCO). The airline has increased its presence significantly since starting service out of Orlando in June 2022, with the airport now representing 13% of Breeze’s total departures projected for this coming June, which is expected to result in a 2,600% increase. The plans are for both pilots and flight attendants to be based at MCO, while “technical operations will establish a presence” later in 2024.

Come spring, Breeze intends to add service to three new cities– introducing seasonal and year-round flights. Even more ambitious, the airline company also plans to offer more transcontinental frequencies.

As for the second part of their announcement, Breeze is launching new seasonal nonstop services from MCO to Mobile, Alabama, and Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina –2 brand-new cities for the airline’s route. Flights to Mobile, Alabama will begin April 10th, 2024, while the Greenville-Spartanburg flights are to begin May 24th, 2024.

If you thought that was all for Breeze, well, it appears they’ve got even bigger plans on the horizon! The previously talked about new routes from MCO will feed into plans for a larger expansion nationwide. Breeze intends to launch service to nine other routes, connecting existing destinations for the airline, along with a third new city – Denver, Colorado. Airline service to Denver is set to begin on May 16th, 2024, when Breeze joins the ranks of challenging United Airlines and Southwest Airlines, who currently share the most passengers traveling here.

Curious as to where else Breeze is expanding? Here’s a look at all the new routes to come for 2024!

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina…

… Greenville- Spartanburg, North Carolina…

… Providence, Rhode Island…

… Los Angeles, California…

… and Orange County Santa-Ana, California.

The aircraft chosen to charter these new flights with Breeze is confirmed as an Airbus A220-300 capable of accommodating up to 137 passengers. 12 select seats towards the front of the cabin will be branded as “Breeze Ascent,” the airline’s equivalent to a first-class seating option with 45 seats having extra legroom, with the remaining 80 to be standard seating.

It appears to be an exciting time for Breeze Airways as they undertake an ambitious expansion plan, new cities and destinations, and a brand new base in Central Florida. We’re always looking for the best (and cheapest) ways for you to save for your next Disney World trip, so be sure to check back in with us for more!

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