A BUDGET airline is launching new routes this fall that help snowbirds – people who migrate from colder climates to warmer locales, typically in the winter – travel for less.
With these new flights, summer can seemingly last forever, if you plan your travels accordingly.
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In the fall, Breeze Airways will launch three new nonstop routes to Florida from New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont.
The routes are set to start in October with destinations in Fort Myers and Tampa and takeoffs from Long Island, New York; Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Pennsylvania; and Burlington, Vermont.
“Breeze continues to expand our fall and winter service into Florida and now serves eight destinations within the state,” Breeze Airways’ President Tom Doxey said in a statement shared with Travel + Leisure.
“Now guests in Long Island, Burlington, and Scranton will have more opportunities to escape to the Sunshine State while enjoying Breeze’s Seriously Nice service and fares.”
The airline offers three tiers of budget-friendly fare options, “Nice,” “Nicer,” and “Nicest.”
Travelers can upgrade for perks such as extra legroom, USB-C power outlets, recliner-style seats, checked baggage, and complimentary snacks.
The airline will launch the new routes on a staggered schedule.
The Fort Myers, Florida, to Long Island-Islip, New York route will first launch on Wednesdays and Saturdays starting October 2.
Starting October 4, routes from Fort Myers, Florida, to Burlington, Vermont, will follow on Mondays and Fridays.
Flights from Tampa, Florida, to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Pennsylvania, will begin Mondays and Fridays, starting October 18.
To better connect the Northeast to Florida, the airline will increase service from four weekly routes to five between Orlando and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton starting October 8.
Lucky for snowbirds, the airline has also discounted their fares for an introductory promotion.
Travelers can take advantage of $79 one-way fares if they book by 11:59 pm Pacific on July 1.
The discounted fares are only valid for travel by January 7, 2025.
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Vacationers can also tap into the airline’s roundtrip flights promotion, which offers passengers 35% off roundtrip flights with the code “Dupe.”
Run, don’t walk, as the promotion ends June 27 for flights from August 14 through January 7, 2025.
Holiday travelers won’t be able to participate either, as blackout dates include November 20 through December 3 and December 18 through January 5, 2025.
The airline has announced potential plans to expand its international routes this year.
Breeze’s CEO David Neeleman announced that the airline is currently seeking approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fly to international countries, including Europe.
While Breeze currently flies to 45 cities in 27 states, the airline does not yet have international destinations.
