Earlier in June, the startup carrier Breeze Airways secured approval from the US Department of Transportation to start flying to the countries covered by Open Skies agreements with the United States. Also, it became the first sizable US passenger airline to get this certificate since Virgin America, which was acquired by Alaska Airlines in 2016.

Now, Breeze Airways is to launch international services for the first time in early 2026. The airline has already announced its seasonal flights to various destinations and the Caribbean is one of them. But it is pending due to the final government approval, alongside plans for a new crew base in Raleigh-Durham to support the expansion.

Breeze Is All Set To Fly To The Caribbean

Breeze Airways was started in 2021 by David Neeleman who also founded JetBlue. Since then, the airline has grown to serve over 80 destinations within the United States. Breeze Airways aims to connect cities that often do not have many flight options and focus on smaller markets. About 85% of their routes do not compete with other airlines.

After a lot of preparation, Breeze Airways has recently received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to start flying on international routes. The airline will begin its first international flights in early 2026 along with routes to popular vacation spots like Cancun in Mexico, Montego Bay in Jamaica, and Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.

Important: Becoming a US flag carrier is a significant achievement for Breeze, and its team has worked very hard on this for the past three years. The airline is thrilled to offer the same convenience and great experience that our customers enjoy on our domestic flights to three new international destinations.

Breeze Airlines Faces Challenges On Certain Routes

• Breeze Airlines is preparing to face some competition on certain new routes while others will be uniquely theirs.
• For example, Breeze will be the only airline that currently offers flights to Cancun from Norfolk, Charleston, and Providence.
• However, they will be going up against Spirit Airlines on the route from New Orleans which is currently going through bankruptcy proceedings.
• Spirit plans to launch the same route in February 2026 and will offer a large number of available seats.
• Southwest Airlines offers flights to Cancun at certain times of the year.
• Breeze Airlines will have less competition at first in Raleigh-Durham.
• Earlier this year, Avelo Airlines had flights from Raleigh-Durham to Montego Bay, Jamaica, but they will stop that service before Breeze starts flying the route.
• They will operate this route alone once Breeze begins.
• Additionally, Avelo and American Airlines both fly to Punta Cana from Raleigh-Durham.
• Avelo plans to return for a short time in early 2026 with a limited number of seats available, while American Airlines will operate flights seasonally from November to March.
• Both airlines will end their flights before Breeze starts in March.

Breeze Will Operate Seasonal Flights in Early 2026

All future international flights will be operated through the Breeze Airbus A220-300 fleet with 137 seats. The efficiency and range of this aircraft make it well-suited for the leisure-focused routes that will be targeted in the first quarter of 2026. The service to Can International Airport of Breeze Airways will be spread across four cities in the United States. It will offer flights from Norfolk, Virginia, on January 10, 2026.

Charleston will be considered on January 17, New Orleans on February 7, and Providence on February 14. Each flight route will operate on a seasonal and on a weekly basis. Breeze Airways will also add twice-weekly flights to Montego Bay, Punta Cana, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic in early March from Raleigh–Durham International Airport.

Remember: Breeze Airways is supposed to open a new crew base at RDU in the first quarter of 2026, which will become its 12th nationwide. Looking further ahead, the founder David Neelaman has suggested that the long-haul international flights may be possible.

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Affordable Luxury at 30,000 Feet: What Does This Mean?

If you have not traveled with Breeze Airways yet, there is a big difference between the Breeze prices and the budget prices. The international flights of Breeze Airways will be operated using Airbus A220-300s configured to carry up to 137 passengers. The airline’s A220 features different domestic first-class style recliners up front with up to 45 additional legroom seats.

Breeze Airways will have the given fare structure options:

• No Flex: It is the basic and stripped-down budget fare.
• Nice: The service earnings for entry-level are 2% BrezePoints at zero cost.
• Nicer: It includes carry-on, one checked baggage, and additional legroom seats while earning 4% BreezePoints.
• Nicest: It comes with the premium experience and allows you to earn up to 6% BreezePoints with maximum amenities.

Remember: New international flights are now available with fares starting at just $99 one way. This means that people on a budget can enjoy tropical vacations without the worry of expensive direct flights that were out of reach before.

For the full and updated list of Breeze Airways destinations, you can check Wikipedia.

In Conclusion!

This winter, airlines will launch their very first international flights to Mexico, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. They will be the first US airline in more than ten years to get the necessary approval to offer new overseas flights. These new routes will start from several cities in the US, including a flight from Tampa to Montego Bay that will begin in February. To know more about the upcoming international flights of Breeze Airways or to book them in advance, contact Myflightpolicy.com at Call Us : +1-877-271-4004.

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