Breeze Airways opens seasonal travel to Charleston from Leahy BTV
BURLINGTON, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) – Breeze Airways debuted a new route from Burlington Friday that will take passengers from Leahy BTV to Charleston, S.C.
Breeze planes first took off from Leahy BTV in February 2024, which now run non-stop flights to Tampa, Orlando and more. This Charleston flight path, which will run Mondays and Fridays, was announced back in February:
Leahy BTV welcomes new coffee spot and flights to Charleston
'This new service to Charleston offers our Guests an opportunity to experience Southern hospitality and historic charm,' Breeze Airways founder and CEO David Neeleman said.
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