Officials at Atlantic City International Airport announced the arrival of Breeze Airways during a press conference Wednesday, Jan. 28.
The airline will offer nonstop flights to Charleston, South Carolina, and Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, with service expected to begin May 6 and June 11, respectively. Breeze will also provide BreezeThru one-stop service to Tampa, Florida.
Airport Director Tim Kroll spoke about the significance of the new partnership, noting long-standing regional ties. “When the casino industry started here, many workers came from North Carolina, so there has always been family traveling back and forth,” Kroll said. “This is one of the cities we’ve been looking to connect with for a long time.”
Kroll added that Charleston is expected to appeal to both residents and visitors. “We’re excited to welcome tourists and visitors here, but also to give our residents an easy way to visit Charleston,” he said.
Gary Musich, president and CEO of Visit Atlantic City, highlighted the broader impact of the new service on tourism and the local economy. He emphasized the importance of collaboration with community leaders, adding, “We have momentum right now, and we need to continue to take advantage of it.”
The announcement follows recent expansion at the airport. Last month, Allegiant Air began offering direct flights to Florida, with additional destinations scheduled to launch in February.
Founded in 2021 by entrepreneur David Neeleman, Breeze Airways serves more than 60 cities across the United States, operating up to 170 year-round and seasonal routes.
Officials said the addition of Breeze Airways is expected to strengthen regional connectivity and generate long-term economic benefits throughout South Jersey.
Breeze becomes the third commercial airline operating out of Atlantic City International Airport, joining Spirit Airlines and Allegiant Air. American Airlines also offers a landline bus service connecting passengers to and from Philadelphia International Airport.
Kroll said travelers can expect continued improvements in airport accessibility. “We’re exploring better transportation options from the airport and are working with transportation partners to bring those improvements online in the near future,” he said.
Breeze Airways is offering one-way fares starting at $39, with promotional booking available through Feb. 3.
Photos by Steffen Klenk
