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Breeze Airways Debuts From AVP; Adds Additional Flights

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA (January 30, 2024)Breeze Airways, the U.S.’ only NLCC, or ‘Nice Low Cost Carrier,’ today launched new service from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Orlando, FL, with fares on the new nonstop routes start from $75* one-way, if purchased by February 6, for travel by March 16, 2024.

From Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA to:

  • Orlando, FL (Wednesdays and Saturdays, starts today, from $75* one way; increases to 4x weekly from May 23, with service on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays).

“It’s great to have Breeze Airways serving Northeastern Pennsylvania with service to Orlando,” said Carl R. Beardsley, Jr., AVP Executive Director. “Orlando is one of our top destinations, and we are excited that Breeze will provide our area’s families and businesses with convenient, nonstop service there.”

“Breeze’s focus is on connecting underserved markets, adding nonstops between cities without existing service,” said Breeze Airways’ President Tom Doxey. “As we introduce service from Wiles-Barre/Scranton, we’re proud to bring an affordable and convenient new travel option to Orlando.”

Recognized by Travel + Leisure readers as one of the Top 5 Best U.S. Airlines for the second consecutive year, Breeze offers Guests both bundled and a la carte options known as NiceNicer and, on flights operated with the Airbus A220-300, Nicest. The Nicest bundle includes two checked bags, priority boarding and Breeze Ascent—the carrier’s premium inflight experience featuring 2×2 recliner-style seating and complimentary snacks and beverages, including alcohol.  

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. Learn more about Breeze’s flight offerings via our site or the app.

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*$75 Nice promotion is available only when booking a new reservation for travel between AVP-MCO and MCO-AVP.  Promotion must be purchased by February 6, 2024 (11:59 pm ET). AVP-MCO and MCO-AVP promotion valid only for travel through March 16, 2024. Price displayed includes taxes and government fees. Fare prices, rules, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice. Any changes or modifications to qualifying promotional reservations will be subject to fare repricing. A difference in airfare at the current fare price may apply. Other restrictions and blackout dates may apply.

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’sWorld’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 49 cities in 27 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  

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