Breeze Airways adding three southeastern destinations from Columbus
A 2-year-old, low-fare airline is adding three destinations from John Glenn International Airport.
Beginning Thursday, Breeze Airways, is offering non-stop flights from Columbus to Raleigh-Durham, N.C., with summer seasonal service to Norfolk, Va. and Jacksonville, Fla. The fares range from $55 to $73 one way.
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The Raleigh-Durham route is 2 to 4 times a week. The Jacksonville seasonal route begins May 19, on Mondays and Fridays and starts at $73 one way; BreezeThru service is Thursdays and Sundays. BreezeThru is one-stop, direct service on routes that continue to their destination. The Norfolk summer seasonal route is Mondays and Fridays beginning May 26 with rates starting at $65.
Breeze began operating March 27, 2021. It offers “Breeze Ascent,” including a larger, recliner-style seat with, with complimentary snacks and beverages. Alcoholic drinks are available. The airline was founded, along with four others, by David Neeleman.
From Columbus, Breeze already serves Charleston, S.C.; Hartford, Conn.; New Orleans, La.; Orange County, Calif.; Providence, R.I. and West Palm Beach, Fla.
Breeze offers its Guests both bundled and ala carte options known as Nice, Nicer and Nicest. The Nicest bundle includes Breeze Ascent and two checked bags. Breeze currently flies both short distance and transcontinental flights within the U.S. on a fleet of Embraer 190/195 and Airbus A220-300 aircraft. The carrier has ordered 80 A220s, with options for 40 more.
Seat pitch for a Standard Economy seat is 30 inches on the A220s and 31 inches on the E-195s, while seat pitch for Extra Legroom is 32 inches on the A220s and between 34 and 39 inches on the E-195s, depending on the row selected.
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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Breeze Airways adds additional routes from John Glenn International Airport
