With Fares Starting from $89*; Also Debuts Co-Branded Credit Card and Loyalty Program
Stewart/Newburgh, NY (March 26, 2024) – Breeze Airways, the U.S.’ only NLCC, or ‘Nice Low Cost Carrier,’ is announcing new service to Fort Myers, FL, from Stewart/Newburgh. The new route will start on October 2 with twice-weekly service on Wednesdays and Saturdays and fares starting from $89*. Fort Myers is Breeze’s third nonstop destination from Stewart, along with Charleston, SC, and Orlando, FL nonstop.
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“We’re thrilled that Breeze has enjoyed so much early success at New York Stewart International Airport that they’re already expanding service,” Port Authority of NY and NJ Aviation Director Charles R. Everett Jr. said. “It’s a big win for our customers, who now have yet another option for travel to Florida. And today’s announcement amplifies what we’ve been saying for years: New York Stewart is an excellent option for airlines and we’re confident that this is the start of bigger and better things to come.”
“We’re bringing more service to Stewart/Newburgh with this new route to Fort Myers,” said Breeze Airways’ President Tom Doxey. “With Breeze’s added convenience and affordability, our business model continues to see success in cities across the country.”
Breeze and Barclays US Consumer Bank also announced the debut of the Breeze Easy™ Visa Signature® credit card today. Breeze’s first co-branded credit card comes less than three years after the airline’s launch and offers up to 10X BreezePoints for Breeze purchases including airfare and trip add-ons, such as premium seating, additional checked bags and even inflight snacks and beverages. Other benefits include complimentary inflight Wi-Fi on Breeze’s Airbus fleet, priority boarding and accelerated earn on a wide range of everyday purchases, including groceries and restaurants. The card comes with an $89 annual fee. Terms and conditions apply. Visit MyBreezeEasyCard.com for more information.
In tandem with the debut of the Breeze Easy Visa, the airline also announced the launch of its new loyalty program. Dubbed Breezy Rewards™, the program gives members the ability to earn BreezePoints for all Breeze purchases and access other benefits such as no change or cancel fees, seamless booking and flight management tools, and Free Family seating.
Recognized by Travel + Leisure readers as one of the Top 5 Best U.S. Airlines for the second consecutive year, Breeze offers Guests both bundled and a la carte options known as No Flex Fare, Nice, Nicer and, on flights operated with the Airbus A220-300, Nicest. With the No Flex Fare, flight changes are not permitted but partial credit is issued for cancellations. The Nice bundle includes a carry-on bag while the Nicer bundle includes a checked bag, a carry-on, and free inflight WiFi as well as a premium economy seat in its “extra legroom” section. The Nicest bundle includes two checked bags, priority boarding and Breeze Ascent—the carrier’s inflight experience featuring 2×2 recliner seating, free inflight WiFi, and complimentary snacks and beverages, including alcohol.
Breeze doesn’t charge change or cancellation fees up to 15 minutes prior to departure and offers other benefits such as free family seating and a la carte pricing. With seamless booking, no change or cancellation fees, up to 24-months of reusable flight credit and customized flight features delivered via a sleek and simple app, Breeze makes it easy to buy and easy to fly. Learn more about Breeze’s flight offerings via our site or the app.
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