For Immediate Release, April 2022

Breeze Airways Adds Daily Nonstop Service to Orlando, Florida from Charleston International Airport

(North Charleston) Breeze Airways, Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Explore Charleston today announced daily non-stop service to Orlando International Airport (MCO). Daily nonstop service between Orlando and Charleston, SC, will begin on June 23, starting from just $39* one way. Orlando will be Breeze’s 19th nonstop destination served from Charleston.

“We’re excited to connect our travelers daily to the theme park capital of the world,” said Elliott Summey, CEO and executive director of Charleston International Airport. “Having more families flying from Charleston to Orlando to experience the magic of Disney, Universal Studios and the many other attractions is a win for the community.

“Breeze continues to demonstrate its investment in - and commitment to - our region,” said Helen Hill, Explore Charleston CEO and Aviation Authority Board Chair. “Adding another nonstop daily route to Charleston International’s network is significant not only to visitors but to local residents as well. We are excited to strengthen the airport’s position as Breeze’s largest base and an important community asset.”

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About Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways, which commenced operations in May 2021, is the nation’s best funded startup airline in history. Breeze provides service between 16 cities across 13 states, growing to 18 cities and 14 states by February 19, 2022. Founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, the low fare carrier merges kindness and technology to deliver its signature Seriously Nice™ nonstop service between secondary airports, bypassing hubs and saving Guests time and money. The airline recently announced an order of 80 A220-300 aircraft, the first of which will enter service in May, 2022. With
Breeze, there are never any change or cancellation fees.

About Charleston International Airport

Charleston International Airport (CHS) provides first-class facilities and amenities that embrace the history, culture and beauty of Charleston and the Lowcountry of South Carolina. The airport is centrally located in the Charleston, S.C., metropolitan area and provides an exceptional first impression of the Lowcountry for more than 4 million passengers traveling for business and leisure activities.
Chartered in 1970 by the State of South Carolina as a special purpose district, the governing body, the Charleston County Aviation Authority, is responsible for managing, operating and developing all public airports in the Charleston County Airport District. That includes CHS as well as general aviation facilities the Charleston Executive Airport (JZI) on Johns Island and the Mount Pleasant Regional Airport (LRO). The runways at CHS are owned by the U.S. Air Force and Joint Base Charleston and are shared by CHS through what is the longest running civilian/military joint-use agreement of its kind with the Department of Defense. Boeing South Carolina, the final assembly for the 787 Dreamliner, sits on approximately 730 acres of land adjacent to CHS. (iflychs.com)

About Explore Charleston

As the region’s destination management and marketing organization, Explore Charleston represents ten municipalities across three counties. It seeks to unify and lead the local travel industry in marketing the Charleston area, create overnight visitation, and support responsible development through travel and tourism strategies. (explorecharleston.com)

Media Contacts:

Charleston International Airport
Spencer Pryor
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Explore Charleston
Chris Campbell
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Breeze Airways
Gareth Edmondson-Jones
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