Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways is a low-cost US airline founded by JetBlue creator David Neeleman (serial aviation entrepreneur behind Morris Air, WestJet, JetBlue, and Azul), providing nonstop service between smaller US cities that are typically underserved by major airlines — allowing point-to-point travelers to avoid connecting through hub airports. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, Breeze began flying in May 2021 and operates a fleet of Embraer E190/E195 jets and Airbus A220s for its "breezy" passenger experience on underserved city-pair routes.\n\nBreeze's route strategy focuses on city pairs where no nonstop service currently exists — connecting secondary markets like Provo, Charleston, New Orleans, Hartford, and Akron without forcing passengers through hub airports in Dallas, Chicago, or Atlanta. The airline's fare structure is simple: Nicer (economy), Nicer (with extras), and Nicest (premium economy equivalent with more space), all offered at competitive prices. Breeze has marketed itself as the "seriously nice" airline, emphasizing the gap between legacy carrier service quality and the value its low-cost routes provide.\n\nIn 2025, Breeze competes against the major US airlines and Southwest for point-to-point leisure travelers — particularly in secondary markets where American, Delta, United, and Southwest provide only connecting service. Breeze faces the challenging unit economics of starting a new airline (high aircraft lease costs, competitive labor market) while building brand awareness from scratch in markets where consumers may not know Breeze serves them. The 2025 strategy focuses on proving sustainable unit economics on established routes, selectively adding new routes based on demonstrated demand, and growing Breeze Points loyalty program adoption.