Breeze Airways Expands Florida Routes from Fort Lauderdale

New nonstop flights to Tallahassee, Jacksonville, and Tampa among eight new destinations added from FLL

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Discount airline Breeze Airways announced it will add eight new routes out of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, including new nonstop service to Tallahassee, Jacksonville, and Tampa. The airline is also increasing existing service to Pensacola. The expansion marks Breeze's continued growth in Florida, with the total number of destinations served from FLL reaching 13.

Why it matters

Breeze's expansion at FLL comes as the airport has seen a decline in passenger traffic in recent years, with the bankruptcy of hometown carrier Spirit Airlines and the cessation of operations by regional carrier Silver Airways. The new Breeze routes provide more low-cost options for travelers in the region and help offset some of the losses in air service at FLL.

The details

The new Breeze routes from FLL will launch in early July and include nonstop service to Tallahassee (3 days per week), Jacksonville (daily), and Tampa (13 times weekly). The airline is also increasing existing service to Pensacola from twice weekly to six times weekly. In addition, Breeze is adding several new out-of-state destinations from FLL, including Birmingham, AL, Charleston, SC, Greenville-Spartanburg, SC, Salisbury, MD, and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA.

  • The new Breeze routes will launch in early July 2026.
  • Breeze will start nonstop service to Tallahassee on July 2, 2026, operating 3 days per week.
  • Breeze will start daily nonstop service to Jacksonville on July 1, 2026.
  • Breeze will start 13 weekly nonstop flights to Tampa on July 1, 2026.
  • Breeze will increase existing service to Pensacola from twice weekly to six times weekly starting July 1, 2026.

The players

Breeze Airways

A discount airline founded in 2021 that focuses on providing low fares to underserved markets.

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

A major airport serving the Fort Lauderdale and South Florida region, which has seen a decline in passenger traffic in recent years.

David Neeleman

The founder and CEO of Breeze Airways.

Mark E. Gale

The CEO and Director of Aviation at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

Lukas Johnson

The Chief Commercial Officer of Breeze Airways.

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What they’re saying

“'Breeze was designed for convenience, and these routes will make it easier than ever for our Guests in the region to get where they want to go. This announcement brings the total number of destinations we serve from Fort Lauderdale to 13, and we look forward to welcoming more Guests on these flights this summer.'”

— David Neeleman, Founder and CEO of Breeze Airways (Breeze Airways)

“'We're very pleased with Breeze's ongoing expansion at FLL since making its debut here last November. We welcome the eight new routes announced today and look forward to growing our partnership even further.'”

— Mark E. Gale, CEO/Director of Aviation, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (Breeze Airways)

“'I think we've got the right [business] model. We've got the right plane size, the right kind of brand and the right kind of product.'”

— Lukas Johnson, Chief Commercial Officer, Breeze Airways (Sun Sentinel)

What’s next

Breeze will begin taking bookings for the new routes starting today, with the first flights launching in early July 2026.

The takeaway

Breeze's expansion at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport provides more low-cost options for travelers in the region, helping to offset recent declines in air service at the airport. The new routes to Tallahassee, Jacksonville, and Tampa demonstrate Breeze's strategy of targeting underserved markets as it continues to grow its network across Florida.