Breeze Airways To Open 12th Base in Sarasota, Florida, Add 6 New Routes

Updated: November 15, 2024, 1:05pm CST

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Breeze Airways Establishes Sarasota Base
6 New Routes From Sarasota
Best Ways To Book
Final Thoughts

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Sarasota, a popular city on the Gulf Coast of Southwest Florida, is set to become Breeze Airways’ 12th base. Additionally, the low-cost carrier plans to quickly expand its new base, introducing 6 new routes to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ).

Here’s what you need to know.

Breeze Airways Establishes Sarasota Base

In 2023, Sarasota received a record 3.1 million visitors. The Sarasota area continues to thrive with tourism, thanks largely to its pleasant year-round weather, lively arts scene, and some of the best beaches in the U.S. One standout is Siesta Key Beach, known for its soft, white sand and sparkling clear water.

Sarasota Beach Image — The Southwest Gulf Coast of Florida’s sunsets and beaches are very popular with tourists. Image Credit: Juan Ruiz

With such high travel demand to Florida, the low-cost carrier has chosen Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport as its new base city, making it the airline’s 12th in the U.S.

Breeze Airways continues to itself in the Sunshine State following its announcement earlier this year that Vero Beach, Florida (on the Atlantic side of the state), would be assigned as the low-cost carrier’s 10th base.

Sarasota will be Breeze’s fifth base in Florida alone, adding to its existing roster of bases in Fort Myers (RSW), Orlando (MCO), Tampa (TPA), and Vero Beach (VRB).

6 New Routes From Sarasota

The announcement of a new base in Florida brings new routes designed to kickstart service from the base:

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Route	Start Date	Frequency	Aircraft
Akron-Canton (CAK) to Sarasota (SRQ)	November 20, 2024	4x weekly	Airbus A220-300
Tweed-New Haven (HVN) to Sarasota (SRQ)	February 7, 2025	2x weekly	Airbus A220-300
Long Island (ISP) to Sarasota (SRQ)	TBD	Seasonal (TBD)	Airbus A220-300
Portland, Maine (PWM) to Sarasota (SRQ)	November 20, 2024	2x weekly	Airbus A220-300
Raleigh-Durham (RDU) to Sarasota (SRQ)	November 22, 2024	2x weekly	Airbus A220-300
Richmond (RIC) to Sarasota (SRQ)	November 22, 2024	2x weekly	Airbus A220-300

Most of these routes are set to launch very soon, perfectly timed for the holiday season when many travelers from the Northeast and Midwest regions of the U.S. head to Florida to see family and friends and enjoy the sunny, warm weather.

Hot Tip:

If you’re not familiar with Breeze Airways, take an opportunity to explore our full guide on this growing low-cost carrier.

Best Ways To Book

Book directly through FlyBreeze.com. As a budget airline with à la carte pricing, you’ll pay extra for seat selection and checked baggage.

When paying for your tickets, you’ll want to book with a card that rewards you for travel purchases, such as:

The Platinum Card^® from American Express: 5x Membership Rewards points on flights booked directly with the airline or through Amex Travel (capped at $500,000 spent in purchases per calendar year, then 1x points)
The Business Platinum Card^® from American Express: 5x Membership Rewards points on flights booked through Amex Travel
Chase Sapphire Reserve^®: 5x Ultimate Rewards points on flights booked through the Ultimate Rewards portal; 3x points on all other travel purchases
Chase Sapphire Preferred^® Card: 5x Ultimate Rewards points on flights booked through the Ultimate Rewards portal; 2x points on all other travel purchases

Final Thoughts

Breeze Airways is steadily expanding its route network to and from Florida. The latest expansion involves establishing a base of operations in Sarasota, marking the airline’s fifth base in the Sunshine State.

Furthermore, with the addition of 6 new routes to Sarasota, the airline is aggressively expanding its base with the goal of becoming the most appealing low-cost carrier flying into Florida.

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