Breeze Airways file photo.
Vermont Business Magazine Breeze Airways and Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV) proudly announce the launch of non-stop service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Breeze-Thru service to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX). This marks an exciting milestone for both travelers and the Burlington community.
The inaugural flight from Raleigh-Durham to Leahy BTV is scheduled to touch down at 12:07 p.m. EST, with the return flight departing for Raleigh-Durham at 12:52 p.m. EST.
"As mayor of Burlington, I am thrilled to announce that Breeze Airways will now offer flights to Burlington from Raleigh-Durham and Jacksonville. This new service opens up exciting travel opportunities for our residents and visitors. I express my gratitude to our dedicated airport team for their efforts in enhancing services at the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport." exclaimed Mayor Mulvaney-Stanak of Burlington.
This debut flight follows Breeze’s successful launches at Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) on January 31st and February 14th, respectively.
Nic Longo, Director of Aviation at Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport, expressed gratitude for the partnership with Breeze Airways, highlighting their swift expansion into underserved markets in both the Carolinas and Florida. “In just five months, Breeze has connected Leahy BTV to four incredible cities – Tampa, Orlando, Raleigh-Durham, and Jacksonville,” Longo remarked.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) service marks Leahy BTV’s sixteenth non-stop destination and Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) service marks the Leahy BTV’s first Breeze-Thru destination.
Breeze Airways brings affordable and convenient travel options, as they are the US’ first ‘Nice Low Cost Carrier’ (NLCC). They were recently reorganized by Travel + Leisure readers as one of the Top 5 Best US Airlines for its second year in a row – many thanks to their no charge change or cancellation fees up to 15 minutes prior to departure, free family seating and a la carte pricing for customizable flight experiences.
Leahy BTV was recently recognized as one of the top 10 small airports in the U.S. by USA Today’s 10 best readers’ choice awards. With the recognition, USA Today noted, “Flights around here [Leahy BTV] reach as far as Denver and Miami, and on-property amenities like wooden rocking chairs add a touch of bucolic Green Mountain State charm."
BREEZE: JACKSONVILLE (JAX) to/from RALEIGH/DURHAM (RDU) to/from BURLINGTON (BTV)
Depart JAX: 8:00 a.m. EST, Arrive RDU: 9:23 a.m. EST
Depart RDU: 10:03 a.m. EST, Arrive BTV: 12:07 p.m.
Depart BTV: 12:52 p.m. EST, Arrive RDU: 3:11 p.m. EST
Depart RDU: 3:51 p.m. EST, Arrive JAX: 5:23 p.m.
Frequency: Thursday, Sunday
Aircraft: Airbus A220-300
About Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport: Leahy BTV, a Top 10 Small Airport in the U.S., as named by USA Today, is located adjacent to Burlington, Vermont, just ten minutes from Lake Champlain. Business and leisure travelers alike appreciate Leahy BTV’s friendliness and direct flights to: Atlanta (ATL) via Delta, Charlotte (CLT) via American Airlines, Chicago (ORD) via United, Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) via American Airlines, Denver (DEN) via United, Detroit (DTW) via Delta, Minneapolis-Saint Paul (MSP) via Sun Country Airlines and Delta, New York City (JFK, LGA, EWR) via United and Delta, Philadelphia (PHL) via American Airlines, Washington, DC (IAD) via United, Washington, DC (DCA) via American Airlines, and now Orlando (MCO),Tampa (TPA), Jacksonville (JAX) and Raleigh-Durham (RDU) via Breeze Airways. Book your getaway today at btv.aero.
Source: 5.23.2024. BURLINGTON, VT – BTV
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