Lukas Johnson, chief commercial officer at Breeze, said Charleston remains an "incredibly popular destination" for the airline's travelers.
As we continue to grow here, the brand has grown regionally," Johnson said. "As we continue to develop origin markets going out of Charleston, you'll see us add frequencies beyond twice a week. And that's very exciting for us to find that cycle of additional growth and demand."
The announcement comes shortly after Breeze’s recent announcement of the first profitable quarter in its short history, with Charleston International Airport a cornerstone of its service since the airline’s inception less than four years ago. The start of service to these three cities will mark the 4-year anniversary of the company’s May 2021 maiden voyage to Charleston.
“The expansion of Breeze Airways nonstop service to Rochester and Albany will be its 5th and 6th New York State destination offered from Charleston International Airport. The new routes will be welcomed enthusiastically by area travelers. With the addition of our region’s first nonstop flight to the State of Vermont, Burlington becomes the 6th New England route offered by Breeze from our airport, making it the 25th nonstop Breeze Airway city served from CHS. Our travelers have asked
for affordable nonstop flights to more destinations and Breeze continues to deliver,” said Elliott Summey, CEO and Executive Director of Charleston County Aviation Authority.
He added, “the new service underscores the timely need for facility enhancements that are currently underway. We are confident that Breeze Airways will continue its growth at Charleston International by bringing new opportunities and convenient access to leisure and business travelers alike.”
The new markets offered also represents new opportunity for the region’s hospitality industry.
"We recognize Breeze carefully evaluates when and where to commit its assets as they expand their network. This announcement is another vote of confidence in our existing partnership as well as our region's travel and hospitality industry. Adding service to three new destinations not only improves access for visitors from the important Northeast markets, it also provides additional connectivity to local residents traveling to upstate New York and Vermont," said Helen Turner Hill, Chair of the Aviation Authority and CEO of Explore Charleston.
“We are naturally enthusiastic for Breeze Airways relatively short path to profitability and pleased that the Charleston region continues to play a vital role in their success as the company evolves into national coast to coast carrier.” Hill added.
Breeze Airways projects a 15% growth in the region for 2025. In the year ended 2024, Charleston International Airport is 4th fastest growing large or medium sized hub since 2019 in the United States.*
For additional information from Breeze Airways, contact Ryne.Williams@flybreeze.com
*Source Cirium Analytics