DAYTON, Ohio (October 9, 2026) – Breeze Airways, the high-value, low-cost airline offering direct flights from underserved markets, today launched service to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., from Dayton. The new route offers service on Monday and Friday starting from $49 one-way.
“Today, a new partnership becomes new air service for our travelers,” said Gil Turner, Director of Aviation at Dayton International Airport. “Since Breeze announced its plans in June, we have seen strong interest from the community, and watching the first passengers board for Fort Lauderdale is a proud moment for everyone who helped make it happen. Fort Lauderdale is the first of four new routes, with Fort Myers, Raleigh-Durham, and a BreezeThru to Sarasota-Bradenton to follow before the end of the year.”
“We’re thrilled to welcome our first Dayton Guests on board,” said David Neeleman, founder and CEO of Breeze Airways. “Nonstop service to Fort Lauderdale is just the beginning. Later this month we’ll add Fort Myers, followed by Raleigh-Durham in November. We look forward to growing in Dayton and giving our Guests a high-value experience right from their own backyard.”
“Breeze’s new service out of Dayton brings another carrier to the market, raising capacity lost after the pandemic and adding direct flights that will connect the region to destinations in Florida and North Carolina,” said JobsOhio President and CEO J.P. Nauseef. “The operations will be the fourth Ohio market Breeze serves, reflecting the airline’s confidence it has in both the state’s economy and in the Dayton community’s ability to grow its national footprint.”
The airline’s fresh take on affordable flying was recognized by TIME Magazine and Forbes, naming Breeze to the TIME100 Most Influential Companies and America’s Best Brands for Value lists for 2026, respectively. In 2025, Breeze was recognized as one of Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies and named Best Major Airline in North America by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX). It has also been recognized by Travel + Leisure as a top 4 Best Domestic Airline every year since it began flying.
Breeze currently operates more than 300 year-round and seasonal routes to 91 cities in the United States, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. Coupled with its brand-new fleet of Airbus A220-300 aircraft and premium products like free family seating, fast onboard WiFi, and preferred seat options, Breeze is making it nice to fly affordably.
To learn more about Breeze or to book a flight, visit flybreeze.com, or download the Breeze Airways app.
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About Breeze Airways
Breeze Airways operates more than 300 year-round and seasonal routes to 91 cities in the United States, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. Founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, Breeze took flight in May 2021 bringing high-value, low-cost nonstop air service to secondary markets on its flagship fleet of Airbus A220-300 aircraft. Breeze was named to the TIME100 Most Influential Companies and Forbes’ Best Brands for Value lists for 2026 and has been recognized as a top 4 “Best Domestic Airline” by Travel + Leisure for four consecutive years, the “Best Major Airline in North America” by the Airline Passenger Experience Association, and one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies” for 2025. Breeze was the first U.S. domestic airline to be certified by Autism Double Checked and is the official airline of local Make-a-Wish chapters in Connecticut, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Utah. With seamless booking, friendly policies, and customized booking options, Breeze makes it easy to buy and Seriously Nice™ to fly.
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McKinnley Matson
corporatecommunications@flybreeze.com
(801) 436-3984
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