Breeze Airways announced a major milestone: it has been certified by the FAA as a U.S. Flag Carrier. This rigorous certification is the first to be issued to a new U.S. airline in over a decade.
In conjunction with this achievement, Breeze is making its debut in international service (subject to government approval), launching seasonal flights to three sun-soaked destinations: Cancun, Mexico (CUN); Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ); and Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ).
To support this ambitious expansion, the airline is also establishing a new crew base in Raleigh-Durham, N.C. (RDU).
“Becoming a U.S. flag carrier is a monumental achievement for Breeze, and one our team has been working on tirelessly for the last three years,” said David Neeleman, Breeze Airways’ founder and CEO. “We’re thrilled to bring the same convenience and elevated experience our Guests love about our domestic flights to three exciting new international destinations.”
New International Routes Begin This Winter
Travelers can book nonstop international flights starting today. The new seasonal routes are as follows:
| Departure City | Destination | Frequency | Start Date | One-Way Fare* |
| Charleston, S.C. | Cancun, Mexico | Saturdays | Jan 17, 2026 | From $119 |
| New Orleans, La. | Cancun, Mexico | Saturdays | Feb 7, 2026 | From $99 |
| Norfolk, Va. | Cancun, Mexico | Saturdays | Jan 10, 2026 | From $139 |
| Providence, R.I. | Cancun, Mexico | Saturdays | Feb 14, 2026 | From $159 |
| Raleigh, N.C. | Montego Bay, Jamaica | Thursdays & Sundays | Mar 5, 2026 | From $139 |
| Raleigh, N.C. | Punta Cana, D.R. | Wednesdays & Saturdays | Mar 4, 2026 | From $159 |
| Tampa, Fla. | Montego Bay, Jamaica | Wednesdays & Saturdays | Feb 11, 2026 | From $99 |
* Introductory fares are one-way and subject to change.
Raleigh-Durham Becomes 12th Crew Base
The new crew base at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is scheduled to open in the first quarter of next year. This will be the 12th base across Breeze’s growing network and is expected to create over 200 new pilot and flight attendant jobs in the community.
“Breeze is already the No. 1 carrier in RDU in terms of destinations served, thanks to the growing number of Guests who love our ‘Seriously Nice’ form of air travel,” Neeleman added. “When evaluating where to expand our base presence next, the Research Triangle was a natural fit and is a desirable location for recruiting new Team Members.”
To learn more or to book a flight, visit flybreeze.com or download the Breeze Airways app.
