Breeze Airways annouces 3 new destinations from GSP
GREER, S.C. (WSPA) – Breeze Airways announced Wednesday that the airline has three new nonstop destinations from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport.
Representatives said, Breeze travelers can now book direct flights to Fort Myers, FL, Pittsburgh, PA and Westchester County, NY.
Fort Myers, Florida (summer seasonal, Thursdays and Sundays, startingMay 1, from $39* one way)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (summer seasonal, Thursdays and Sundays,starting May 1, from $49** one way)
Westchester County, New York (summer seasonal, Mondays andFridays, starting May 2, from $49** one way)
The airline also mentioned that additionally there is a one-stop/ no change of plane 'BreezeThru' service on Thursdays and Sundays to Portland, ME beginning Thursday, May 1.
'The response from Upstate South Carolina to Breeze's arrival at GSP has been tremendous,' said Dave Edwards, president and CEO of Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District.
'We're excited to see the airline continue to expand, providing even more travel options for our community.'
The new destination fares start from $39 one way on Thursday, May 1, according to officials.
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