Breeze Airways expansion brings new nonstop services to Birmingham and Tallahassee, plus a slate of intra-Florida and regional routes launching in July 2026.
Summary: Breeze Airways expansion will add Birmingham and Tallahassee to its route map and launch over a dozen new nonstop services, including expanded intra-Florida flying, starting in July 2026.
Breeze Airways expansion will introduce nonstop flights to Birmingham, Alabama, and Tallahassee, Florida, while unveiling multiple additional U.S. routes and boosted intra-Florida frequencies beginning in July 2026.
New nonstop links for Birmingham and Tallahassee
From July 1, 2026, Breeze Airways will begin operating two weekly nonstop flights between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport and Fort Lauderdale, and two weekly nonstop services between Birmingham and Raleigh-Durham. Tallahassee International Airport will follow with new service starting July 2, 2026, offering three weekly nonstop flights to Fort Lauderdale and three weekly nonstop flights to Raleigh-Durham.
These schedules are designed to give passengers direct access to Florida’s coast and the Research Triangle region without routing through major hub airports such as Atlanta or Charlotte, reducing travel time and eliminating common layovers.
Intra-Florida expansion and additional routes
Breeze is also increasing service within Florida and adding other city pairs. Effective July 1, 2026, Atlantic City–Tampa will operate twice weekly, while Fort Lauderdale–Tampa will run 13 times per week. The carrier’s broader July network launch includes more than a dozen new nonstop routes connecting smaller and mid-sized U.S. cities.
- Birmingham–Fort Lauderdale: two weekly nonstop flights (from July 1, 2026)
- Birmingham–Raleigh-Durham: two weekly nonstop flights (from July 1, 2026)
- Tallahassee–Fort Lauderdale: three weekly nonstop flights (from July 2, 2026)
- Tallahassee–Raleigh-Durham: three weekly nonstop flights (from July 2, 2026)
- Atlantic City–Tampa: twice-weekly (from July 1, 2026)
- Fort Lauderdale–Tampa: 13 weekly frequencies
A boost for regional travel and tourism
The carrier says the new services will strengthen links between smaller markets and popular coastal and business destinations, making it simpler for leisure travelers to reach beaches and for business passengers to get to meetings without long connections.
Birmingham stands to gain improved access to Florida and North Carolina, while Tallahassee — which hosted the TakeOff North America conference in 2025 — will see increased options for both visitors and residents traveling for work or leisure.
Where Breeze is growing next
Beyond Birmingham and Tallahassee, Breeze has been adding service to a range of smaller U.S. destinations including Flagstaff, Myrtle Beach, Moab, and Port St. Lucie, expanding choices for travelers who previously faced limited direct options.
Breeze’s business model
Founded by David Neeleman, Breeze Airways targets underserved city pairs with a simple, low-cost approach focused on nonstop flying. The airline aims to reduce travel time and avoid the complexity of large hub connections while keeping fares competitive.
What this means for travelers
For passengers in Birmingham, Tallahassee and the expanded network, Breeze’s July 2026 schedule offers more direct, often lower-cost alternatives to legacy carriers. Travelers can expect quicker point-to-point journeys, better access to Florida’s coastal markets, and more options for regional business travel.
So what? The Breeze Airways expansion reduces the need for time-consuming connections through major hubs, potentially lowering overall travel time and cost for many domestic itineraries. Increased nonstop frequencies also help local economies by making it easier for visitors and professionals to reach these cities.
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