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NewsThe Suncoast PostJune 25, 2026Sarasota County

Breeze Airways Expands Flight Options Across Florida

Breeze Airways has significantly increased its presence in Florida, adding 38 new routes to its network compared to last year. The airline is focusing on providing nonstop flights between underserved cities and major Florida hubs to reduce travel times and increase competition.

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Why It Matters

Florida residents and visitors gain more nonstop flight options to various domestic and international destinations, potentially increasing travel competition and affecting ticket pricing for regional airports.

Key Facts

  • Breeze Airways added 38 Florida-related routes compared to the previous year, including 36 domestic and 2 international routes.
  • The airline now serves over 80 cities across its entire system.
  • Breeze operates in multiple Florida locations including Sarasota-Bradenton, Tampa Bay, Fort Myers, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Jacksonville, Daytona Beach, Pensacola, Key West, Vero Beach, West Palm Beach, and Tallahassee.
  • Tampa International Airport now offers Breeze service to international destinations including Nassau, Punta Cana, San Jose, Montego Bay, St. Thomas, and Cancun.
  • 14 of the newly added domestic routes involve Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
  • Breeze is expanding intra-Florida flight options, such as routes between Fort Lauderdale and Jacksonville, Tampa Bay, or Pensacola.
  • The airline's business model focuses on connecting underserved city pairs with nonstop flights to avoid major airline hubs.

Who's Mentioned

locationTampa International Airport“Major hub for Breeze's Florida strategy.”organizationSimple Flying“Source of the airline schedule data.”locationSouthwest Florida International Airport“Airport serving the Fort Myers area.”locationSarasota-Bradenton International Airport“Airport serving the Suncoast region.”locationFort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport“Airport seeing rapid growth in Breeze's network.”organizationBreeze Airways“The airline expanding its route network in Florida.”