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Breeze Airways Adds International Flights As Of 2026

September 27, 2025 John Cushma 150
Breeze Airways Airbus A220-300

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Breeze is finally stepping over the border. Starting early 2026, the value carrier will add seven seasonal routes to Cancún (CUN), Montego Bay (MBJ), and Punta Cana (PUJ)—a cautious, leisure-heavy first dip into international waters.

What’s launching (and when)

All flights use the Airbus A220-300 (137 seats) with 12 “Nicest” (premium), 45 extra-legroom, and 80 standard seats.

Cancún (CUN)

Montego Bay (MBJ)

  • Tampa (TPA) – MBJ: Wed/Sat, from Feb 11, 2026

  • Raleigh (RDU) – MBJ: Thu/Sun, from Mar 5, 2026

Punta Cana (PUJ)

All routes are seasonal and low-frequency (1–2x weekly), aimed squarely at winter/spring sun demand.

Why these cities?

Breeze’s playbook is still point-to-point in underserved markets. ORF, CHS, PVD, MSY, TPA, and RDU all have sizable leisure demand but limited nonstop choice to the Caribbean/Mexico. A once- or twice-weekly cadence lets Breeze test the water without tying up too much A220 time.

What this means for flyers

  • Great if your trip length matches the schedule. A Saturday-to-Saturday Cancún week works perfectly.

  • Trickier for flexible dates. With no daily frequencies (and no big hub bank for one-way connections), Breeze may not appear in your search if your preferred dates don’t line up.

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  • Expect taxes/fees to add up. International departures to Mexico/Jamaica/DR carry higher government taxes and tourism fees than domestic flying; total price can jump even if base fares look low.

The aircraft & onboard experience

  • A220-300 comfort: Quiet cabin, big windows, and a 2-3 economy layout (fewer middles than a 737/A320).

  • Cabin tiers: “Nicest” recliners up front, extra-legroom rows, then standard economy.

  • Extras: Wi-Fi and buy-on-board vary by route timing and provisioning—double-check inclusions at booking.

The strategic read

This is measured, not moonshot:

  • No long-range A220 experiments (yet). Breeze execs have teased transatlantic potential, but these launches stick to short-to-medium-haul leisure.

  • High Saturday opportunity cost. Saturdays are prime for a leisure carrier; dedicating aircraft to international turns suggests Breeze sees solid winter yields, even at 1x weekly.

  • Market fit over scale. Breeze remains disciplined: thin O&D routes, limited overlap with majors, low fixed risk.

Potential pitfalls

  • Low frequency = low resilience. Irregular ops can strand weekly flyers for days. Build in buffer time or purchase flexible fares/travel insurance.

  • Search visibility. If you hunt roundtrips on fixed dates and Breeze doesn’t fly both legs that day, you may never see the fare.

Booking tips

  • Book early for peak weeks (Presidents’ Day, spring break, Easter).

  • Price the all-in total, not just the base fare—international taxes/fees in the Caribbean can meaningfully lift the bottom line.

  • Compare ground transfers: MBJ and PUJ have widely varying transfer times to resorts; the cheapest flight isn’t always the shortest trip.

Bottom line

Breeze’s first international routes are sensible, conservative, and very on-brand: underserved origins, high-demand sun spots, weekend-centric schedules. If your dates line up, great—just don’t expect daily flexibility or hub-style backup options. The true A220 odyssey (think: longer-haul) will have to wait.

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