History of Breeze Airways in Timeline

Breeze Airways is a low-cost American airline founded by David Neeleman, also known for co-founding Morris Air, WestJet, JetBlue, and Azul Linhas Aereas. Headquartered in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, Breeze began operations on May 27, 2021. Its inaugural flight was from Tampa to Charleston. The airline aims to provide affordable air travel options, focusing on underserved routes.

June 2018: Neeleman Plans New Airline

In June 2018, David Neeleman planned to launch a new American airline, tentatively named Moxy Airways, with capital from various investors.

July 17, 2018: Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus

On July 17, 2018, Breeze Airways signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for 60 A220-300 aircraft to be delivered from 2021.

January 2019: Firm Order with Airbus for A220-300 Aircraft

In January 2019, the memorandum of understanding with Airbus for 60 A220-300 aircraft was firmed.

February 7, 2020: Airline Name Announced as Breeze Airways

On February 7, 2020, Moxy Airways officially announced its name as Breeze Airways, abandoning the "Moxy" name due to trademark ambiguity.

February 20, 2020: Breeze Airways Establishes Headquarters

On February 20, 2020, Breeze Airways established its headquarters in Cottonwood Heights, Utah.

December 30, 2020: First Embraer 195 Received

On December 30, 2020, Breeze Airways received its first Embraer 195 aircraft.

February 2021: First Embraer 190 Received

In February 2021, Breeze Airways received its first Embraer 190 aircraft.

March 10, 2021: Breeze Airways Receives Federal Approval

On March 10, 2021, Breeze Airways received federal approval from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) to commence operations.

April 26, 2021: Breeze Firms Options for Additional A220-300 Aircraft

On April 26, 2021, it was announced that Breeze had firmed options for an additional 20 A220-300 aircraft, bringing its total orders up to 80 aircraft of the type.

May 14, 2021: Breeze Airways Issued Air Operator's Certificate

On May 14, 2021, Breeze Airways was officially issued its air operator's certificate.

May 27, 2021: Breeze Airways Launches Operations

On May 27, 2021, Breeze Airways officially launched its operations with its inaugural flight departing from Tampa International Airport and arriving at Charleston International Airport.

September 13, 2021: Order Announcement of Additional A220-300 Aircraft

On September 13, 2021, Breeze Airways announced it had exercised purchase options for an additional 20 A220-300 aircraft.

October 2021: "Nicest" Ticket Type Announced

In October 2021, Breeze Airways announced the "Nicest" ticket type to coincide with the launch of its Airbus A220-300 service in 2022, introducing the airline's first class seating.

October 26, 2021: First Airbus A220-300 Delivered

On October 26, 2021, Breeze Airways' first Airbus A220-300 was delivered.

March 2022: Plans to offer Viasat Wi-Fi internet access

In March 2022, Breeze announced plans to offer inflight Viasat Wi-Fi internet access from October 2022 on its A220 aircraft.

June 9, 2022: Tom Doxey Appointed as Company President

On June 9, 2022, Tom Doxey was appointed as the company president of Breeze Airways.

October 2022: Initial Implementation of Viasat Wi-Fi Postponed

Ongoing delays postponed the initial implementation of Viasat Wi-Fi internet access in Breeze flights to 2023.

May 2023: Application to operate international flights to Mexico

In May 2023, Breeze began the process to operate international flights and submitted an application to the USDOT to operate flights to Mexico.

November 2023: Airline Intention to operate flights to Europe

In November 2023, Neeleman announced that Breeze also intended to operate flights to Europe.

February 20, 2024: Firmed Options for Additional A220-300 Aircraft

On February 20, 2024, Breeze Airways announced that it had firmed options for an additional 10 A220-300 aircraft, bringing its total orders up to 90 aircraft of the type.

March 2024: "No Flex Fare" Ticket Type Introduced

In March 2024, Breeze Airways introduced the "No Flex Fare" ticket type, which did not allow for itinerary changes and offered partial credit for cancellations.