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Breeze Announces New Service to Tampa and More Flights to Orlando from AVP

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Plus System-Wide Promo with 35%** Off Roundtrip Base Fares

— Flights Starting in October with Fares from $79* One Way —

Avoca, PA (June 25, 2024) – Breeze Airways, the premium leisure low-cost carrier offering point-to-point service from 56 U.S. destinations, today announced new service from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to Tampa, starting October 18, 2024, as well as an additional weekly flight to Orlando, from October 8, 2024.  Fares on the new nonstop route start from $79* one-way, if purchased by July 1, 2024 for travel by January 7, 2025.

Along with the new routes, Breeze is also introducing a “Destinations Dupes” campaign while offering 35%** off roundtrip base fares using the code ‘DUPE.’  The campaign highlights domestic getaways with international vibes across Breeze’s network. The promotion is applicable on the airline’s entire nationwide network, excluding the new Tampa route, for travel from August 14, 2024 to January 7, 2025, if purchased before Thursday at 11:59pm PT.

Breeze began service from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in January this year and now serves three destinations, including the recently-added nonstop to Myrtle Beach, SC.

New Service from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA to:

  • Fort Myers, FL (Seasonal, Thursdays and Sundays, starting October 3);
  • Tampa, FL (Mondays and Fridays, starting October 18, from $79* one way); and
  • Orlando, FL (Increasing from 4x weekly to 5x, starting October 8 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays).

“We are extremely excited that Breeze Airways is adding nonstop Tampa service for Northeastern Pennsylvania travelers”, stated Carl R. Beardsley, Jr., AVP Executive Director. “This additional service brings Breeze’s nonstop destinations from AVP to four, which includes three Florida destinations!”

“Breeze continues to expand our fall and winter service into Florida,” said Breeze Airways’ President Tom Doxey. “Now Guests in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area will have more opportunities to escape to the Sunshine State while enjoying Breeze’s Seriously Nice service and fares.”

Breeze, which celebrated its third birthday last month, has built a successful model centered around providing efficient and affordable flights to highly desirable destinations. Coupled with an elevated experience featuring premium seating options and high-speed WiFi on its fleet of brand-new Airbus A220-300 aircraft, Breeze is defining what it means to be “Seriously Nice” in an industry that has been anything but.

Recognized by Travel + Leisure readers as one of the Top 5 Best U.S. Airlines for the second consecutive year, Breeze offers both bundled and a la carte options so travelers can customize an experience that fits their needs. Breeze’s fare bundles feature full flexibility along with other add-ons such as bags, seats, and inflight WiFi.

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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*$79 No Flex Fare promotion is available only when booking a new reservation for travel between BTV-RSW, RSW-BTV, AVP-TPA, and TPA-AVP. *$89 No Flex Fare promotion is available only when booking a new reservation for travel between ISP-RSW and RSW-ISP. Promotion must be purchased from June 25, 2024, through July 1, 2024 (11:59 pm PT). ISP-RSW and RSW-ISP promotion is valid only for travel from October 2, 2024, through January 7, 2025. BTV-RSW and RSW-BTV promotion is valid only for travel from October 4, 2024, through January 7, 2025. AVP-TPA and TPA-AVP promotion is valid only for travel from October 18, 2024, through January 7, 2025. ISP-RSW and RSW-ISP is valid for Wednesday travel only. Price displayed includes taxes & government fees. Fare prices, fare classes, rules, routes, and schedules are subject to change or exemption 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.

**35% base fare discount applies only to new reservations for round-trip flights with promo code DUPE. Supply is limited, and no advance purchase requirement applies. Promotion must be purchased at flybreeze.com or on the Breeze app from June 25, 2024, through June 27, 2024 (11:59 pm PT), for travel on August 14, 2024, through January 7, 2025. Promotion excludes travel on November 20, 2024, through December 3, 2024, and December 18, 2024, through January 5, 2025. Travel must be flown on qualifying travel dates for discount to be applied in full. The discount will apply only to flights on qualifying travel dates. 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 or exemption without notice. Cannot be combined with any other offer. 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. Offer not valid on group bookings. Other restrictions and blackout dates may apply.

Flights to/from TPA will operate on the following schedule:

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AVP) to Tampa (TPA):

Depart AVP at 9:25 AM; Arrive TPA at 12:20 PM (Mondays & Fridays)

Tampa, FL (TPA) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AVP):

Depart TPA at 6:00 AM; Arrive AVP at 8:45 AM (Mondays & Fridays)

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) and was awarded “Best Seat Comfort in North America” in June 2024 by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX).  Breeze offers a mix of more than 170 year-round and seasonal nonstop routes between 56 cities in 29 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.

About AVP

AVP currently offers travelers approximately 22 daily arrivals and departures, which includes non-stop flights to multiple destinations, with one-stop service to hundreds of destinations worldwide.  Air service is provided by the following airlines: American (Charlotte, Chicago-O’Hare, and Philadelphia (beginning August 6, 2024); Breeze (Orlando, Myrtle Beach, Fort Myers (beginning October 3, 2024) and Tampa (beginning October 18, 2024); and United (Chicago-O’Hare, Newark, Washington-Dulles (beginning June 27, 2024).  For more information, call 1-877-2FLYAVP (235-9287), visit flyAVP.com, follow @flyAVP on Twitter and flyAVP_ on Instagram, connect with us on Facebook, or download the flyAVP app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

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