JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Travelers through Jacksonville International Airport will soon have new options for nonstop flights to seven new cities across the United States.
JAX leaders announced the new routes via Breeze Airways in a news conference Tuesday morning. The new routes will start at $99 each way, but passengers who book flights by March 11 can score discounted tickets at just $49 each way for certain destinations.
The new nonstop destinations include the following:
- Richmond, VA (starting May 19)
- Columbus, OH (starting May 27)
- New Orleans, LA (starting May 27)
- Providence, RI (starting May 27)
- Norfolk, VA (starting May 27)
- Hartford, CT (starting June 3)
- Las Vegas, NV (starting August 5)
"This is a really great day for Breeze and for Jacksonville," said Breeze Founder and CEO David Neeleman. "We like to think of ourselves as the Seriously Nice airline, bringing friendly service, low fares and nonstops to places that need them, so you don’t have to drive long distances or fly through connecting hubs. With Breeze, we’ll get there twice as fast, for about half the price."
Jacksonville Aviation Authority CEO Mark VanLoh said the announcement is the single largest service announcement in JAX history.
"Breeze Airways’ arrival in Jacksonville will be a game changer for Northeast Florida," he said. "The airline will offer service to several of our largest unserved markets. We look forward to their continued growth at JAX."
Visit Jacksonville said the new nonstop flights are also likely to bring additional tourism to the Northeast Florida region.
The new airline will be the tenth carrier to offer flights from JAX. For fares, reservations, flight schedules and more information, visit flybreeze.com.
The new routes from JAX to Norfolk, Hartford and Las Vegas will feature the airline's new fleet of Airbus A220s, the airline said in a news release.