CHARLESTON, SC Charleston travelers will be among the first to fly on Breeze Airways' new Airbus A220 aircraft beginning May 4, 2022. From Charleston, the A220 will fly to Tampa, FL; Providence, RI; Richmond, VA; Hartford, CT; and Huntsville, AL. Breeze will premiere the airline's new 'Nicest' fare with first-class seating, only available on the A220, with an introductory fare of just $99. The introductory $99 Nicest fare is not available on all flights and must be purchased by 11:59 pm ET on January 25, 2022.
"Breeze's introduction of the Airbus A220 into their fleet is a game-changer for Lowcountry travelers," said Elliott Summey, airport CEO and Executive Director. The A220 is one of the most fuel-efficient aircraft of its size that has ever been manufactured. From Charleston, the A220 can fly to the west coast, Caribbean, and South America. This creates more diversified opportunities for cities like Charleston."
Breeze will have 15 A220-300s in service by the end of 2022. The carrier, which began service in May 2021 with an all-Embraer fleet, has agreed to purchase 80 A220-300s, with one aircraft scheduled to be delivered each month for the next six and a half years. Breeze's A220-300 aircraft will feature a dynamic seating plan which can be customized for seasonality or by route. The A220s will feature a range between 10 and 45 extra legroom seats and 80 standard legroom seats, all in a two-by-three configuration. The aircraft also will be outfitted with between 12 and 36 first-class seats in a two-by-two configuration, featuring 39-inches of seat pitch, 20.5-inches of seat width, and special features such as a footrest for added comfort. All seats are fitted with in-seat power and USB ports.
"Since Breeze launched last May, they have continued to build on their commitment to the Charleston region. Introducing brand new aircraft on multiple Charleston routes is great news for travelers to and from the area and further illustrates the strength and potential of this partnership," said Helen Hill, CEO of Explore Charleston and Chair of the Aviation Authority.
The A220 will operate on the following routes from CHS:
Charleston, SC to:
Tampa, FL (starting 5/4/22);
Providence, RI (starting 5/5/22);
Richmond, VA (starting 5/26/22);
Hartford, CT (starting 6/2/22);;
Huntsville, AL (starting 6/30/22).