Breeze’s Expansion in RI Is an Economic Boost — See the Full List of Direct Flights

Saturday, April 01, 2023

GoLocalProv Business Team

This week, it was another celebration at Rhode Island International Airport for the expansion of Breeze Airways.

The airline was founded by David Neeleman, arguably the most successful entrepreneur in airline history and who previously co-founded Morris Air, WestJet, JetBlue, and Azul Linhas Aereas.  

Breeze’s growth is unmatched for the Rhode Island airport and the economy.

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Its operations only launched on May 27, 2021. And now the airline is flying a record 15 direct flights or BreezeThrus to and from RI International and five more destinations are expected to be announced in the next few weeks. A BreezeThru is a short stopover.

 

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Now, Rhode Island has been named a “Base” for Breeze and along with that comes dedicated planes, crews, maintenance hub, and an increase of 250 jobs.

For travelers and for tourists coming into Rhode Island, the increased flights are a boon.

“I thank Breeze Airways for choosing Rhode Island, and Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport, for its base of operations. This new hub is bringing jobs to our state, economic activity for our small business community, and new non-stop routes which will allow countless tourists and visitors to see what makes Rhode Island a true destination state,” said Governor Dan McKee at a press conference this week.

For Rhode Island, the key to the expanded flights is not only expanding the travel options for travelers in southern New England, but also working to fill the returning flights with business travelers and tourists into New England.

“Our airports are a vital economic driver for the state, supporting over 19,000 jobs and an economic impact of over $2.6 billion a year,” said RIAC Board Chair Jonathan Savage. 

 

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