Jeffrey Mosher was "on the road" to the Friendship Room of Capital Region International Airport Tuesday, March 26th gathering with leaders and media from the region for this announcement.

In this video Nicole Noll-Williams with CRAA, Bud Hafer. Government and Airport Affairs. Breeze Airways™ and John Shaski, chair of the CRAA Board share remark at the announcement of a new service to Fly Lansing, then additional remarks from Mr. Hafer on the morning in the YouTube video shared below:

Breeze Airways to Land in Lansing with New Service to Orlando and Fort Myers from Just $79* One Way;

Also Debuts Co-Branded Credit Card and Loyalty Program 

Lansing, MI (March 26, 2024) – Breeze Airways, the U.S.’ only NLCC, or ‘Nice Low Cost Carrier,’ is announcing new service to two Florida destinations from Lansing. The new routes will start in early October with twice-weekly service to Orlando and Fort Myers. 

From Lansing, MI to: Orlando, FL (Wed and Sat, starting Oct 2, one way from $79*); and Fort Myers, FL (Thurs and Sun, starting Oct 3, one way from $89*). 

“We are excited to welcome Breeze Airways to LAN and are thankful to be part of their network expansion,” said Nicole Noll-Williams, President and CEO of the Capital Region Airport Authority (CRAA). “Breeze’s new nonstop service from LAN to both Orlando and Fort Myers combined with affordable fares offers additional travel options to our region just in time for winter-weather vacations — all with the ease, convenience, and stress-free travel experience of flying Lansing. We look forward to a thriving partnership with Breeze Airways.” 

“We’re thrilled to announce the addition of Lansing to our expanding network as we continue to add great destinations nationwide,” said Breeze Airways’ President Tom Doxey. “With Breeze’s added convenience and affordability, our business model continues to see success in cities across the country." 

Breeze and Barclays US Consumer Bank also announced today the debut of the Breeze Easy™ Visa Signature® credit card. Breeze’s first co-branded credit card comes less than three years after the airline’s launch and offers up to 10X BreezePoints for Breeze purchases including airfare and trip add-ons, such as premium seating, additional checked bags and even inflight snacks and beverages. Other benefits include complimentary inflight Wi-Fi on Breeze’s Airbus fleet, priority boarding and accelerated earn on a wide range of everyday purchases, including groceries and restaurants. The card comes with an $89 annual fee. Terms and conditions apply. Visit MyBreezeEasyCard.com for more information. 

In tandem with the debut of the Breeze Easy Visa, the airline also announced the launch of its new loyalty program. Dubbed Breezy Rewards™, the program gives members the ability to earn BreezePoints for all Breeze purchases and access other benefits such as no change or cancel fees, seamless booking and flight management tools, and Free Family seating. 

Recognized by Travel + Leisure readers as one of the Top 5 Best U.S. Airlines for the second consecutive year, Breeze offers Guests both bundled and a la carte options known as No Flex Fare, Nice, Nicer and, on flights operated with the Airbus A220-300, Nicest. With the No Flex Fare, flight changes are not permitted but partial credit is issued for cancellations. The Nice bundle includes a carry-on bag while the Nicer bundle includes a checked bag, a carry-on, and free inflight WiFi as well as a premium economy seat in its “extra legroom” section. The Nicest bundle includes two checked bags, priority boarding and Breeze Ascent—the carrier’s inflight experience featuring 2x2 recliner seating, free inflight WiFi, and complimentary snacks and beverages, including alcohol. 

Breeze doesn’t charge change or cancellation fees up to 15 minutes prior to departure and offers other benefits such as free family seating and a la carte pricing. With seamless booking, no change or cancellation fees, up to 24-months of reusable flight credit and customized flight features delivered via a sleek and simple app, Breeze makes it easy to buy and easy to fly. Learn more about Breeze’s flight offerings via our site or the app.

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*No Flex Fare promotion is available only when booking a new reservation for travel by January 7, 2025. Promotion must be purchased by April 1, 2024 (11:59 pm ET). Price displayed includes taxes and government fees. Fare prices, fare classes, rules, routes, and schedules are subject to change or exemption without notice. Any changes or modifications to qualifying promotional reservations will be subject to fare repricing. A difference in airfare at the current fare price may apply. Other restrictions and blackout dates may apply.

About Breeze Airways 
Breeze Airways began service in May 2021 and has been ranked as one of the U.S.’ best domestic airlines for the last two years by Travel + Leisure magazine’s World's Best Awards (#2 in 2022 and #4 in 2023).  Breeze offers a mix of more than 150 year-round and seasonal nonstop routes between 56 cities in 29 states.  Founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, Breeze operates a fleet of Embraer 190/195 and Airbus A220-300 aircraft, with a focus on providing efficient and affordable flights between secondary airports, bypassing hubs for shorter travel times. With seamless booking, no change or cancellation fees, up to 24-months of reusable flight credit and customized flight features – including complimentary family seating - delivered via a sleek and simple app, Breeze makes it easy to buy and easy to fly. Learn more about Breeze’s flight offerings via our site or the app.

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The Capital Region Airport Authority owns and operates the Capital Region International Airport (LAN), Mason Jewett Field Airport (TEW) and Port Lansing – a global logistics center and mid-Michigan’s only U.S. Port of Entry. The Capital Region International Airport is an important asset in the mid-Michigan community, driving $1 billion annually in economic impact with 700 people employed at the airport. The airport welcomes more than 352,000 visitors each year to connect throughout the country and the world. In addition to providing corporate and general aviation, the Capital Region International Airport moves 63.5 million pounds of cargo annually and is one of two airports in the state with a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Federal Inspection Station. Port Lansing, mid-Michigan’s only U.S. Port of Entry and home to Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) #275 covering eight counties, also features a 48,000-square-foot cargo facility and container freight station, and 425 acres of ready-to-develop land. For more information, go to FlyLansing.com and visit the airport’s Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter accounts.