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Breeze Airways Announces Major Expansion with 18 New Routes and 5 New Cities

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In a significant expansion, low-cost carrier Breeze Airways has announced the addition of 18 new routes and five new destinations to its network, just in time for the upcoming fall and winter seasons.

This move marks one of the airline’s largest route expansions of the year, reflecting its commitment to growing its footprint across the United States.

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The new destinations being added to Breeze’s route map are Newark, New Jersey (EWR), Daytona Beach, Florida (DAB), Erie, Pennsylvania (ERI), South Bend, Indiana (SBN), and Wilmington, North Carolina (ILM).

With these additions, Breeze will connect these new cities with a variety of new nonstop routes, increasing travel options for passengers.

Expanded Routes and Connections

Breeze Airways’ new routes will significantly enhance its service offerings. Notably, the expansion includes a strong presence out of Sarasota, Florida (SRQ), highlighting the airline’s strategic growth in this region. The full list of new routes includes:

Charleston, West Virginia (CRW) to/from Newark (EWR)
Daytona Beach (DAB) to/from:
- Westchester, New York (HPN)
- Hartford, Connecticut (BDL)
- Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina (RDU)
- Providence, Rhode Island (PVD)
Erie (ERI) to/from Orlando (MCO)
South Bend (SBN) to/from Orlando (MCO)
Newark (EWR) to/from Orlando (MCO) — Featuring Breeze’s unique “BreezeThru” service
Fort Myers, Florida (RSW) to/from:
- South Bend (SBN)
- Wilmington, North Carolina (ILM)
Hartford (BDL), Orlando (MCO), and Providence (PVD) to/from Wilmington, North Carolina (ILM)
Akron-Canton, Ohio (CAK), Islip, New York (ISP), Portland, Maine (PWM), Richmond, Virginia (RIC), Raleigh-Durham (RDU), Syracuse, New York (SYR), and Westchester (HPN) to/from Sarasota (SRQ)

Noteworthy Expansion to Newark

With the addition of Newark, Breeze now serves four New York City area airports, further solidifying its presence in the region. The airline already operates flights from Long Island-Islip (ISP), New York-Stewart (SWF), and Westchester (HPN). Newark’s proximity and convenience make it a strategic addition, providing easier access for travelers heading to the Big Apple.

David Neeleman, CEO of Breeze Airways, commented on this milestone, stating, “With the addition of Newark, Breeze now serves four New York City area airports while continuing to expand our footprint across the U.S.”

Promotional Offer

To celebrate the new routes, Breeze Airways is offering a special promotion with 35 percent off round-trip base fares. Passengers can take advantage of this discount by using the promo code “TRIPLE” on the airline’s website or app. The sale is valid until Friday, August 9, at 11:59 p.m. PT, for travel between August 28, 2024, and February 4, 2025, as well as from April 28 to March 13, 2025. However, travelers should be aware of several blackout dates around the holiday season.

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DOT Penalizes Lufthansa $4 Million for Stopping Jewish Passengers From Boarding

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has imposed a $4 million penalty on Lufthansa for discriminating against Jewish passengers traveling from New York City to Budapest via Frankfurt in May 2022. The incident marked the largest civil rights fine ever levied by the DOT against an airline.

The case stems from an incident where Lufthansa denied 128 Jewish passengers — most of whom were wearing traditional Orthodox Jewish attire — from boarding their connecting flight in Germany.

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The airline’s actions were based on the alleged misconduct of a few individuals during the first leg of the journey from John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Frankfurt (FRA). However, many of those passengers did not know each other or travel as a group. DOT investigators found that Lufthansa treated them as a single entity, barring them from their connecting flight to Budapest (BUD) for the actions of a few.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg emphasized the department’s commitment to protecting passengers’ rights. “No one should face discrimination when they travel, and today’s action sends a clear message to the airline industry that we are prepared to investigate and take action whenever passengers’ civil rights are violated,” he said. Buttigieg added that DOT’s increased enforcement efforts aim to ensure airlines treat all passengers with fairness and dignity.

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The investigation began after DOT received over 40 complaints from Jewish passengers affected by the incident. Despite some passengers failing to follow crew instructions on the first flight, lufthansa business lounge newark did not specifically identify any noncompliant individuals.

Instead, the airline placed a blanket hold on the tickets of over 100 passengers, preventing them from continuing their journey. lufthansa airways acknowledged that this approach could lead to excluding compliant passengers but deemed it impractical to address each case individually.