Breeze Airways Eyes International Flights

Breeze Airways is exploring routes out of the United States as part of a major strategic shift, according to reports.

International Flights Coming Soon?

As part of a strategic shift, Breeze is looking at flights to destinations not just in the sun, but also as far as Europe.

Until now, the low-cost airline has focused on a U.S.-based operation with low-cost flights where possible.

However, the opportunity of international flights continues to ring in the back of David Neelman’s mind, the man behind Breeze.

Breeze is currently seeking approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and it is in the early stages of finding ways to launch International routes.

Early indications suggest several opportunities to destinations in Ireland, among other warm-weather spots Breeze could enter during peak travel seasons.

Understanding The Purpose Of Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways launched in 2021 after being founded around three years earlier as Moxy Airways, then rebranding.

Backed by David Neeleman, who played a crucial role in JetBlue’s rise, the founders firmly believed Breeze could become another competitor.

Breeze wanted to offer point-to-point service from smaller, secondary airports. As a result, it wouldn’t fly into major hubs across the United States and could offer better prices to customers.

The airline quickly believed the Airbus A220, known as the CSeries, would be essential to its future operations.

However, to launch operations sooner, the airline acquired secondhand Embraer jets, including E195s and E190s, while it awaited the Airbus A220.

Analysing Breeze Airways’ Network

Per Cirium data, Breeze Airways offered 2.52k flights for October 2023, equating to some 323,000 seats. Flights jumped 90.5% year over year while routes increased by 36 to 93 total.

Breeze’s most important route pairing, by flights, was John Wayne Airport and Provo Airport. Whereas, second on the list was Theodore Francis Green Memorial State Airport and Orlando International Airport.

Some of the biggest growers were Pittsburgh International Airport and Charleston International Airport, up a staggering 205.9%.

What Aircraft Does Breeze Airways Fly?

Breeze Airways currently has 35 in-service aircraft, which, interestingly, per Cirium data, also represents 35% of the presently active and on-order fleet.

Of its in-service aircraft, Breeze operates 18 A220-300s. This is the most significant fleet type by active units, which average 1.1 years old.

Additionally, the airline flies secondhand Embraer jets from the E190 and E195 series. The airline acquired these units to begin operations on time and meet current demand.

10 E190s remain in service with an average age of 16.4 years. Meanwhile, 7 E195s average 11.7 years old.