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Brownsville Today
By the People, for the People
Breeze Airways Expands with New Routes Across the US
Budget airline adds flights from Raleigh-Durham, Hartford, Columbus, and other cities as consumers warned about extra fees
Feb. 5, 2026 at 3:31pm
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Utah-based budget airline Breeze Airways has announced a major expansion of its low-cost travel routes in the U.S., adding new destinations from Raleigh-Durham, Hartford, Columbus, Atlantic City, and several other cities. The airline's founder cited strong demand for its "convenient, direct service to underserved destinations." However, a recent personal finance report cautioned consumers about the rise of "unbundling" and extra fees charged by airlines.
Why it matters
Breeze's aggressive expansion comes as the travel industry continues to rebound from the pandemic, with airlines competing for customers with low fares. However, consumer advocates warn that these base fares often come with a host of add-on fees that can negate the savings, underscoring the need for travelers to be savvy shoppers.
The details
Breeze Airways is adding new routes from Raleigh-Durham, Hartford, Columbus, Atlantic City, Charleston, Memphis, Louisville, Los Angeles, Madison, Pittsburgh, and Greenville-Spartanburg. The airline is also returning to San Antonio, Texas after a four-year hiatus, and adding Nassau, Bahamas as its fourth international destination. Breeze's CEO cited strong demand for the airline's "elevated product offering" and "convenient, direct service to underserved destinations." However, a recent Nerd Wallet report warned consumers about the rise of "unbundling," where airlines advertise low base fares but then charge extra fees for things like checked bags and seat assignments.
- Breeze Airways began service in May 2021.
- The new routes from Brownsville to Orlando will begin operating on May 15, 2026.
- The average domestic round-trip price for the first quarter of 2025 was $397, down 1.2% from the fourth quarter of 2024.
The players
Breeze Airways
A Utah-based budget airline that calls itself "Seriously Nice" and is expanding its low-cost travel routes in the U.S.
David Neeleman
The founder and CEO of Breeze Airways.
Nerd Wallet
A personal finance website that recently published a Travel Inflation Report warning consumers about the rise of "unbundling" and extra fees charged by airlines.
What’s next
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The takeaway
This expansion by Breeze Airways highlights the ongoing competition in the budget airline industry, but also underscores the need for consumers to be cautious about hidden fees that can negate the savings of low base fares.
