Summary
- New Route Announcement: Breeze Airways introduces a route connecting Charleston, South Carolina, to Charleston, West Virginia.
- Launch Date: The new flights set to start on May 31, operating twice weekly during the summer.
- Service Expansion: Year-round service from Charleston, West Virginia, to Orlando, Florida, will also begin on May 31.
Breeze Airways will soon fly from Charleston … to Charleston.
And no, the route isn’t just a giant loop. The carrier told iBestTravel it will fly about 472 miles from Charleston, South Carolina, to Charleston, West Virginia. The new flights, which launch on May 31, will operate twice a week during the summer on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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“With our new ‘Charleston to Charleston’ service, we’ll connect the West Virginia and South Carolina cities for the very first time,” David Neeleman, Breeze Airways’ founder and CEO, stated. “I know our South Carolina [passengers] will love the scenic mountain beauty and recreational opportunities of the Appalachian, mid-Atlantic, and southeastern regions. Moreover, West Virginia guests will appreciate Breeze’s affordability, flexibility, and family-friendly policies, such as free family seating.”
Furthermore, the airline is launching year-round service from Charleston, West Virginia, to Orlando, Florida on May 31. This flight will also operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays. In total, Breeze plans to operate flights to five different destinations from the West Virginia city within the next two years.
Neeleman described the city as a “great fit for Breeze’s business model,” focusing on filling the gaps left by larger carriers in midsized markets.
Breeze Airways, which was first established in 2021 by Neeleman, who also founded JetBlue, operates as a low-cost carrier. It offers travelers three tiers of seating: “Nice,” “Nicer,” and “Nicest.” The airline also does not charge change or cancellation fees if cancelled up to 15 minutes before departure.
Breeze, which has recently been recognized among the best domestic airlines in the U.S. by iBestTravel readers, is continuously expanding its routes by adding new destinations across its network. Consequently, it has ordered an additional 80 new Airbus A220-300 aircraft to bolster its fleet.
