Breeze adds 11 routes, fills Spirit's void in Atlantic City

Key Points:

• Spirit Airlines, which operated 99% of flights from Atlantic City International Airport (ACY), has ceased operations there, but Breeze Airways is stepping in to fill the gap by launching four routes previously served by Spirit to popular southeastern vacation destinations.
• Breeze Airways will begin daily nonstop service from ACY to Orlando starting July 3, with additional routes to Myrtle Beach, Fort Myers, and Palm Beach launching between October and December.
• Breeze's arrival at Atlantic City follows the recent entry of Allegiant Air and reflects a broader trend of airlines expanding into markets vacated by Spirit, including JetBlue's announcement of 11 new routes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
• In addition to the Atlantic City expansion, Breeze unveiled seven new routes to Florida, Mexico, and the Caribbean, marking its first service to St. Thomas and adding new connections to Cancun and Punta Cana, with Pittsburgh gaining three new routes.
• Founded in 2021, Breeze Airways is a low-cost carrier offering base fares with optional upgrades to first-class recliners through its "Nicest" fare class or add-ons, aiming to compete with established airlines like American Airlines on certain routes.