SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Breeze Airways is inaugurating new service from Springfield to Orlando (MCO) Friday, and to Tampa (TPA) on Monday.
Both routes will be served twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays, with fares starting from just $29* one way.
From Springfield, IL:
Orlando, FL** (Mondays and Friday, switching to Wednesdays and Saturdays on January 10, starting December 1, Nice from $29* one way); and
Tampa, FL** (Mondays and Fridays, starting December 4, Nice from $29* one way).
"We are so excited to welcome Breeze Airways to Springfield and looking forward to the inaugural flight to Orlando. This marks the beginning of a valuable partnership that will enhance travel options for both our business and vacation travelers," said Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher.
Frank J. Vala, Chair of the Springfield Airport Board of Commissioners, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Breeze Airways to Springfield’s Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport! We are grateful for Breeze Airways choosing SPI to be their first airport in Illinois to launch service.” Chair Vala continued, “This is an exciting time that brings tremendous opportunities for Springfield, Sangamon County, and the entire Central Illinois region. We are very excited to be only airport in downstate Illinois currently offering passengers non-stop direct flights into both Tampa (TPA) and Orlando (MCO) International Airports.”
Andy Van Meter, Sangamon County Board Chair said, “This is an exciting new partnership for our community. We are ready to take Breeze any direction it is going.”
Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance Board Chair Ed Curtis said, “To help our community thrive and grow, we need the citizens of central Illinois to have air service to exciting and desirable destinations. The flights on Breeze Airways to Orlando and Tampa, Florida certainly satisfy that need. We are grateful for Breeze Airways’ commitment to and investment in Springfield.”
“Today Breeze officially arrives in Springfield – just in time for winter with two nonstop routes to Florida,” said Breeze Airways President Tom Doxey. “We’re looking forward to welcoming Springfield residents aboard our brand-new Airbus A220 aircraft and introducing them to our low fares and Seriously Nice policies like free family seating and no change or cancellation fees.”
Breeze offers travelers both bundled and a la carte options known as Nice, Nicer 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 2x2 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.
*The $29 Nice promotion is available only when booking a new reservation for MCO-SPI, SPI-MCO, SPI-TPA, TPA-SPI. Promotion must be purchased from December 3, 2023 through December 7, 2023 for travel from December 1, 2023 through May 22, 2024. Price displayed includes taxes and government fees. Fare prices, fare classes, rules, routes, and schedules are subject to change or exemption without notice.
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