New service to Cancun, Mexico; Punta Cana, Dominican Republic; and Montego Bay, Jamaica; to begin this winter
Breeze Airways, the premium leisure carrier providing affordable, direct flights from underserved markets, today announced it has been certified by the FAA as a U.S. Flag Carrier, making it the first airline in more than 10 years to undergo this rigorous evaluation process.
In conjunction, the airline announced seasonal service to its first three international destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean, subject to government approval, as well as a new crew base in Raleigh-Durham, N.C. (RDU), to support the expansion.
Service to Cancun, Mexico (CUN); Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ); and Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ); is set to begin this winter from six Breeze airports.
“Becoming a U.S. flag carrier is a huge milestone for Breeze, and one that our Team Members have been working tirelessly on for the last three years,” said David Neeleman, Breeze Airways’ founder and CEO. “We’re excited to bring the same convenience and elevated experience they love about our domestic flights to three exciting new international destinations.”
Beginning today, travellers can book nonstop international flights with Breeze on the following new routes:
From Charleston, S.C. to Cancun, Mexico (seasonally on Saturdays, starting January 17, 2026, from $119* one way)
From New Orleans, La to Cancun, Mexico (seasonally on Saturdays, starting February 7, 2026, from $99* one way)
From Norfolk, Va. to Cancun, Mexico (seasonally on Saturdays, starting January 10, 2026, from $139* one way)
From Providence, R.I. to Cancun, Mexico (seasonally on Saturdays, starting February 14, 2026, from $159* one way)
From Raleigh, N.C. to Montego Bay, Jamaica (seasonally on Thursdays and Sundays, starting March 5, 2026, from $139* one way); and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (seasonally on Wednesdays and Saturdays, starting March 4, 2026, from $159* one way).
From Tampa, Fla. to Montego Bay, Jamaica (seasonally on Wednesdays and Saturdays, starting February 11, 2026, from $99* one way)
The new crew base in Raleigh-Durham (RDU), which is expected to open in the first quarter of next year, is the 12th base across the airline’s nationwide network and is expected to bring more than 200 pilot and flight attendant jobs to the community.
Breeze was recently named one of Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative companies of 2025 for its fresh take on affordable flying that is transforming low-cost air travel into a nice experience. It was also named the No. 3 Best Domestic Airline by Travel + Leisure in 2025, placing Breeze in the list’s top four every year since it began flying, as well as five-star Best Major Airline in North America by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) for 2026.
The airline’s flexible network conveniently connects travelers in underserved cities directly to desirable destinations nationwide, reducing unnecessary travel time and making air travel more accessible to millions of travelers coast to coast. Coupled with its brand-new fleet of Airbus A220-300 aircraft and premium products like free family seating, fast onboard WiFi, preferred seat options, and no change and cancel fees, Breeze is making it nice to fly affordably.
To learn more about Breeze or to book a flight, visit flybreeze.com
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