Breeze Airways Expands Service from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton with New Flights to Fort Myers and Tampa

10.24.2024


Avoca, Luzerne County, PA - Breeze Airways, the premium leisure low-cost airline, continues to grow its presence at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) with two exciting new routes. Starting today, Breeze launches nonstop service to Fort Myers, Florida, with flights available on Thursdays and Sundays. Additionally, service to Tampa, Florida, began on October 18, operating on Mondays and Fridays. Fares for these routes start at just $59 to $75 one way*.

From Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA to:
- Fort Myers, FL (Thursdays and Sundays, from $75* one way)
- Tampa, FL (Mondays and Fridays, starting October 18, from $59* one way)

“We are thrilled to expand our offerings at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport,” said David Neeleman, Breeze Airways’ Founder and CEO. “The new service to Fort Myers and Tampa provides even more affordable travel options for both Northeastern Pennsylvania residents and Floridians looking to visit this beautiful region.”

Carl Beardsley, Jr., AVP Executive Director, shared his enthusiasm for the new routes, highlighting the significance of these additions for the community. “The new Fort Myers and Tampa routes bring incredible growth to AVP, offering more direct travel options for both leisure and business passengers,” he said.

Breeze, ranked among the top five domestic airlines by Travel + Leisure for the third year in a row, continues to redefine low-cost air travel with its “Nice Low-Cost Carrier” model. The airline’s modern Airbus A220-300 aircraft offer premium seating, high-speed WiFi, and flexible travel options with no change or cancellation fees up to 60 minutes prior to departure.

Breeze’s Growing Network Since its debut in January 2024 at AVP, Breeze has quickly expanded its network, now offering four nonstop destinations: Orlando, Myrtle Beach, Fort Myers, and Tampa. This expansion underscores the increasing demand for direct flights from Northeastern Pennsylvania to popular Florida destinations.

The airline's bundled and a la carte options let travelers customize their experience, whether it’s choosing extra legroom, adding inflight WiFi, or selecting flexible fare bundles with additional perks.

Seamless Travel with Breeze Breeze offers a user-friendly app for seamless booking, easy flight changes, and up to 24 months of reusable flight credits. With complimentary family seating and no change or cancellation fees, Breeze’s commitment to convenience and customer service sets it apart from traditional carriers.

***$59 No Flex Fare promotion is available for purchase through October 25 for travel by February 4, 2025. Price displayed includes taxes and government fees. Fare prices, fare classes, rules, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions and blackout dates may apply.