Breeze Airways launched operations in 2021. The value carrier was founded by serial airline entrepreneur David Neeleman, who is also the person behind JetBlue, among other airlines. The carrier’s business model is based around operating point-to-point flights in underserved markets.
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Two things jump out:
1, they seem to be getting in on the tail end of peak season... not exactly spectacular timing to enter a new market.
2, IIRC if a Part 121 air carrier goes more than 30(ish?) days without operating an international flight, they lose their authority to do so; so, if all of these are the same season, that won't work so well...
Breeze is notorious for its hit and run tactics. Don’t be surprised if several of the flights are cancelled in less than two months. Once past the initial surge of PAX, Breeze will withdraw without a moment’s notice.
That’s Mr Neeleman’s MO, hit and run.
Hi Ben, could you update Cancun's airport code from MEX to CUN above the route map? Weird strategy on Breeze's part. Thanks, love the content.
It’s more an ULCC tactic. Breeze is no worse, and probably better, than the rest.
My immediate thought. They’re all low-to-mid range all-inclusive destinations. Half the capacity is probably already sold under contract.
Well, at least it’s not self deportation flights like Sprit nor ICE flights like Avelo.