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Low-cost airline Breeze is launching 19 new routes next year from $29 one-way as it beefs up its leisure network — see the full list

Breeze Airways, a low-cost carrier, on Wednesday announced the addition of 19 new routes

Breeze Airways Introduces Service from Raleigh-Durham to Hartford, New Orleans and Providence

Breeze Airways, a low-cost carrier, on Wednesday announced the addition of 19 new routes and two new destinations in an aim to better connect medium-sized towns with underdeveloped markets in states with significant tourist industries, such as Florida and Nevada.

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Vero Beach, Florida, and Cincinnati, Ohio are two of the new cities. Cincinnati will receive two routes, while Vero Beach will receive three, each to Hartford, Connecticut, White Plains, New York, and Norfolk, Virginia. Cincinnati will also receive two routes to San Francisco.

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As part of Breeze’s development, there are also a number of specialty routes, mainly from Charleston, Orlando, Florida, and Hartford, Connecticut. Each of the three cities will receive three transcontinental flights connecting the Northeast to western states including Utah, California, and Arizona, with Hartford receiving all four additional routes.

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Breeze has adopted a distinct strategy for the customer experience on these lengthier flights, providing a very different offering from rivals like Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines. Breeze’s new Airbus A220 aircraft, which typically fly coast-to-coast, have a two-class cabin with conventional economy seats that have 30 inches of the pitch rather than hauling passengers around in an all-economy cabin with non-reclining seats and little legroom.

Take a deeper look at Breeze’s 19 new routes, including 11 nonstops and 8 BreezeThru, that will launch in 2023.

1.Between Orlando and Akron, Ohio: Beginning on March 1, Breeze will use an Embraer 190/195 to operate twice-weekly flights between Orlando and Akron. Costs begin at $39 one-way.

2.Between Orlando and Huntsville: Beginning on March 2, Breeze will use an Embraer 190/195 to provide twice-weekly flights between Orlando and Huntsville. Prices begin at $49 one-way.

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3.Between Hartford and Vero Beach: Beginning on February 2, Breeze will operate an Airbus A220 on two weekly flights, on Thursdays and Sundays, between Hartford and Vero Beach. Prices start at $79 one-way.

4.Between Hartford and Provo, Utah: Beginning on February 9, Breeze will operate two flights per week on Thursdays and Sundays between Hartford and Provo. One-way prices begin at $129.

5.Between Charleston and Cincinnati: Beginning on February 1, Breeze will operate two flights per week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, between Charleston and Cincinnati. Costs begin at $39 one-way.

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Qantas Engineers Stage Walkout Over Cost of Living Concerns

Tensions at Qantas reached new heights as base maintenance workers in Brisbane walked out of a hangar meeting hosted by the airline’s CEO, Vanessa Hudson.

The walkout was a clear display of displeasure and aimed to send a strong message to the company’s management about the growing frustrations within the workforce. The workers, represented by the Qantas Engineers Alliance, have been pushing for wage increases that reflect the rising cost of living.

In an open display of displeasure, Qantas Base maintenance workers walked out of a hangar meet hosted by the CEO Vanessa Hudson in Brisbane, also aimed to send a message to the management.

Qantas Engineers Alliance members have been demanding decent wage increases to match with… pic.twitter.com/y9EVjc46VM— FL360aero (@fl360aero) September 14, 2024

Despite ongoing discussions, the employees feel that their concerns have been overlooked, leading to this public show of dissent. The hangar meeting, meant to foster dialogue and address employee concerns, instead became the stage for a visible demonstration of dissatisfaction as the workers exited in unison.

For some time, the engineers and maintenance staff have expressed frustration over wage stagnation amid increasing inflation and living costs. Their demand is simple: a decent and fair wage adjustment that keeps pace with economic realities. The walkout underscores the workers’ determination to stand firm on their request for better pay and fair treatment.

As Qantas navigates its recovery post-pandemic, this incident highlights the growing internal challenges the airline faces, especially concerning its workforce. The maintenance staff’s actions have put additional pressure on the company’s leadership to address the wage concerns and avoid further escalation.