Breeze Airways adds Charleston to Fort Lauderdale

Breeze Airways will launch a new seasonal nonstop route to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., from Charleston with service on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays starting July 2. Fares for the new route will start with a special $49 one-way offer, according to an announcement from the carrier.

“Charleston has been a key market for us, where we’ve seen tremendous growth,” David Neeleman, founder and CEO of Breeze Airways, said in a news release. “The addition of Fort Lauderdale gives our guests in Charleston another great travel option with convenient three-times-weekly service.”

Breeze has a new fleet of Airbus A220-300 aircraft and offers premium products such as free family seating, fast onboard WiFi, preferred seat options and no change or cancel fees.

“The addition of Breeze Airways’ new nonstop service to Fort Lauderdale is another exciting win for our region and for our travelers,” said Elliott Summey, president and CEO of Charleston International Airport, in the news release.  “South Florida is one of the most in-demand leisure and business destinations from Charleston, and this convenient, affordable option further strengthens our partnership with Breeze while expanding the connectivity and flexibility our passengers have come to expect from Charleston International Airport. We’re proud to see this continued investment in our community and the opportunities it creates for tourism, commerce, and economic growth.”