Breeze Airways Announces New Flights from Atlantic City Airport

Airline will offer nonstop routes to North and South Carolina, as well as one-stop flights to Tampa.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 10:47am

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Breeze Airways, an airline focused on "underserved" markets, has announced plans to offer nonstop flights from Atlantic City International Airport to Charleston, South Carolina, and Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. The airline will also provide one-stop, no-change-of-plane service to Tampa, Florida. The new routes are expected to serve both business and leisure travelers.

Why it matters

The new Breeze Airways flights represent a significant expansion of air travel options for the Atlantic City region, providing direct connections to popular destinations in the Carolinas and Florida. This could boost tourism and business travel to and from the area, supporting the local economy.

The details

The Charleston flights will begin on May 6 and operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The Raleigh-Durham and Tampa routes will start on June 11, with service on Thursdays and Sundays. Stephen Dougherty, executive director of the South Jersey Transportation Authority, which operates the airport, said the new routes will deliver a "simple, accessible, and customer-friendly travel experience." Breeze Airways, founded in 2021, operates more than 300 year-round and seasonal routes to 84 cities in the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

  • The Charleston flights will begin on May 6, 2026.
  • The Raleigh-Durham and Tampa routes will start on June 11, 2026.

The players

Breeze Airways

An airline focused on "underserved" markets, founded in 2021 and based in Salt Lake City. Breeze Airways operates more than 300 year-round and seasonal routes to 84 cities in the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Stephen Dougherty

The executive director of the South Jersey Transportation Authority, which operates the Atlantic City International Airport.

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What they’re saying

“The announcement reflects our continued focus on delivering a simple, accessible, and customer-friendly travel experience.”

— Stephen Dougherty, Executive Director, South Jersey Transportation Authority

The takeaway

The new Breeze Airways flights from Atlantic City International Airport represent an exciting expansion of air travel options for the region, providing direct connections to popular destinations in the Carolinas and Florida. This could boost tourism and business travel, supporting the local economy.