Portland, ME (September 13, 2023) – Breeze Airways, the U.S.’ only ‘Nice Low Cost Carrier,’ is announcing new service today to Fort Myers (RSW) from Portland’s International Jetport (PWM). The new winter/spring seasonal route will operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays with an introductory fare of $89* one way available for purchase through September 18, for travel through April 30, 2024.
From Portland, ME:
· Fort Myers, FL** (Winter/Spring Seasonal service, Wednesdays and Saturdays, starting November 15, Nice from $89* one way).
Breeze began service to Portland in May and will now connect Maine with three Florida destinations, along with its existing year-round service to Tampa and Orlando. The airline also offers seasonal service to Charleston, SC; Islip/Long Island, NY; Norfolk, VA; and Pittsburgh, PA.
“We are pleased to see Breeze continue to invest in the Portland community,” said Paul Bradbury, Airport Director. “Today’s announcement means Mainers have non-stop access to our top three Florida destinations with Orlando, Tampa, and Fort Myers” he continued.
“Now with Fort Myers, Breeze offers Portland residents more Florida destinations that any other airline,” said Breeze Airways President, Tom Doxey. “Whether it’s Fort Myers, Tampa or Orlando, travelers from Maine now have a great choice of affordable and convenient flights for a warm, family-friendly winter vacation destination.”
This new route will be flown on Breeze’s brand new Airbus A220-300 aircraft featuring three unique seating options, including Breeze Ascent, a generous recliner-style seat in a 2x2 configuration with 39 inches of seat pitch, 20.5 inches of seat width and special amenities such as complimentary snacks and drinks, including alcohol. Breeze offers its Guests both bundled and a la carte options known as Nice, Nicer and Nicest. Breeze Ascent is included in the Nicest bundle, or sold a la carte with Nice or Nicer.
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. Flights are now on sale at www.flybreeze.com and via the Breeze app.
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*$89 inaugural promo applies only to new reservations for flights. Supply is limited, and no advance purchase requirement applies. Promotion must be purchased at flybreeze.com or on the Breeze app by September 18, 2023 (11:59 pm ET), for travel through April 30, 2024. Promotion excludes travel from November 16 through November 28, 2023, and December 21, 2023, through January 8, 2024. Travel must be flown on qualifying travel dates for discount. All fare rules will apply. Certain flights and/or days of travel may be unavailable. Fare prices, fare classes, rules, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Other restrictions may apply.
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About Breeze Airways
Breeze Airways began service in May 2021 and has been ranked as one of the U.S.’ best domestic airlines for the last two years by Travel + Leisure magazine’s World's Best Awards (#2 in 2022 and #4 in 2023). Breeze offers a mix of more than 150 year-round and seasonal nonstop routes between 35 cities in 21 states. Founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, Breeze operates a fleet of Embraer 190/195 and Airbus A220-300 aircraft, with a focus on providing efficient and affordable flights between secondary airports, bypassing hubs for shorter travel times. With seamless booking, no change or cancellation fees, up to 24-months of reusable flight credit and customized flight features – including complimentary family seating - 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.
Media Contact:
Gareth Edmondson-Jones
Breeze Airways
917 399-9355
Gareth.EdmondsonJones@FlyBreeze.com