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Breeze Airways adds new flights from Bradley to NC
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — Breeze Airways on Friday evening launched new route from Bradley International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The flight will operate twice a week on Mondays and Fridays, according to a statement. 'We are proud of our partnership with Breeze Airways as it marks its fourth anniversary at Bradley International Airport,' said Michael W. Shea, executive director of the Connecticut Airport Authority. It's the 28th destination that Breeze serves from Hartford. In 2022, Utah-based Breeze announced plans to make Bradley a hub with permanently housed aircraft, as well as hire local pilots, flight attendants and mechanics. The hub was planned to create at least 200 new jobs in the state. The state of Connecticut provided a $1.26 million grant contingent upon those jobs. Fares to Greensboro/Winston-Salem start at $49 one way. Read the original article on MassLive.
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28-03-2025
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Spirit Airlines adds nonstop flights from Bradley International Airport to Detroit and Nashville
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (WWLP)—The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) announced on Friday that Spirit Airlines will add a new nonstop service from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) and Nashville International Airport (BNA). Father, mother, son dead in triple shooting at Connecticut home The CAA states that the new flights will operate on Spirit's Airbus aircraft as follows: Detroit: Beginning June 12, operates daily Nashville: Beginning August 15, operates on Fridays and Mondays Spirit Airlines currently flies nonstop from BDL to Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL), Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR), and Orlando, FL (MCO). Spirit made its Connecticut debut when it launched operations from BDL in April 2017. 'We greatly appreciate Spirit's continued partnership as the airline offers more, low-fare options from Bradley International Airport,' said Michael W. Shea, Executive Director of the Connecticut Airport Authority. 'The nonstop flights to Detroit and Nashville will offer travelers greater convenience as Spirit strengthens its footprint in our region.' 'We're always looking for new ways to deliver a great value to our Hartford Guests, and soon they'll be able to fly to Detroit and Nashville in style with Spirit's newly enhanced Guest experience,' said John Kirby, Vice President of Network Planning at Spirit Airlines. 'Our new, high-value flights will also make it easier for more travelers to explore Connecticut's capital city this summer.' Bradley International Airport is New England's second-largest airport and is recognized nationally for its ease of travel. It is operated by the Connecticut Airport Authority, and its operations are entirely self-funded. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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21-02-2025
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First Avelo flight takes off from Bradley International Airport to Dominican Republic
WINDSOR LOCKS, CT. (WWLP) – Avelo Airlines is setting off for a new destination on Friday. Airline crew member detained at Logan Airport before takeoff The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) announced that for the first time, the airline will fly from Bradley International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) in the Dominican Republic. This is the third international nonstop route that Avelo Airlines launched with Bradley, with flights to Cancun, Mexico (CUN) and Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ). The flight departed Friday morning and will operate on Mondays and Fridays, year-round. To celebrate the first flight, passengers were treated to a celebratory send-off before their departure. 'We congratulate Avelo Airlines for expanding its international network from Bradley International Airport,' said Michael W. Shea, Executive Director of the Connecticut Airport Authority. 'The new nonstop route to the Dominican Republic will now provide travelers with a faster and more convenient journey to the popular Caribbean island.' 'Today, Avelo achieved another milestone as Connecticut's Hometown Airline. The debut of our exclusive nonstop service between Hartford and the Dominican Republic represents Avelo's third international route,' said Avelo Airlines Founder and CEO Andrew Levy. 'We are excited to introduce an additional tropical Caribbean destination for Connecticut travelers. At the same time, we are excited to make it easier and more affordable for family and friends residing on both ends of this route to visit each other. Today is the latest example of how we are continuing to fulfill Avelo's purpose to inspire travel – one destination, one flight, and one Customer at a time.' WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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20-02-2025
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Breeze Airways adds services from Bradley International Airport to North Carolina
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (WWLP) – The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) announced on Thursday that Breeze Airways is adding a new route from Bradley International Airport (BDL). Two arrested in Hartford cocaine trafficking bust Breeze will begin summer seasonal service between BDL and Greensboro-Winston-Salem, North Carolina beginning on June 6th. The flight will be operating twice a week on Mondays and Fridays. Breeze also flies nonstop between BDL and Charleston, SC (CHS), Columbus, OH (CMH), Daytona Beach, FL (DAB), Fort Myers, FL (RSW), Greenville-Spartanburg, SC (GSP), Jacksonville, FL (JAX), Las Vegas, NV (LAS), Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR), New Bern, NC (EWN), Norfolk, VA (ORF), Orlando, FL (MCO), Phoenix, AZ (PHX), Raleigh-Durham, NC (RDU), Richmond, VA (RIC), Sarasota/Bradenton, FL (SRQ), Savannah, GA (SAV), Tampa, FL (TPA), Vero Beach, FL (VRB) and Wilmington, NC (ILM). 'Over the course of nearly four years, Breeze has seen a tremendous amount of growth since its arrival at Bradley International Airport and continues to offer new, nonstop routes to more destinations,' said Michael W. Shea, Executive Director of the Connecticut Airport Authority. 'We greatly appreciate Breeze's continuous investment at Bradley International Airport and the growing nonstop options they offer our travelers.' 'Hartford is one of our largest bases and we continue to see growing demand for more service from Connecticut,' said David Neeleman, Breeze Airways' founder and CEO. 'With Breeze's great product offering and added affordability, we're excited to continue offering travelers in Connecticut premium and convenient travel options to popular destinations like Greensboro.' WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
