Breeze Airways to start GPT-TPA GPT-LAS

Beware of this airline. They run 1-2 flights every few days. We had a cancellation and they auto-rebooked us a few days later. There is no phone number to call them, just a bot on a chat. There are no other flights that day. I needed a flight out that night and there were no agreements to rebook on other airlines or ask for a hotel.

I wound up driving 5 hours to Atlanta and grabbing a Delta one-way and obviously my rental car cost a bunch to one-way.

You are taking a risk on Breeze.

I’ve used Breeze a few times now from Tampa, Louisville and Charleston.

I’ve not had any cancellations; but, every single flight has been delayed. Sometimes by 20-30 minutes; more often by an hour or more.

Given their destinations are mostly small regional airports I can definitely see where it would be a debacle if you get stranded.

That said; mostly new aircraft and pretty cheap flights. The upside outweighs the risks for me.

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MSY-TPA-PVD with no plane change. So at least if it leaves New Orleans, I won't be stranded. Will report back.

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If it leaves Tampa. Never know if there is a crew change or something at TPA.

PVD has great italian food, enjoy.

Used Breeze once right after they opened, MSY-CHS RT.

Everything was on time and fine.

I was attracted because it was the only direct flight and took the risk, at the time they were flying the route once daily.

For business travel, I don't know that I'd risk it.

Reporting back.... my first flight with Breeze went off without a hitch. Route connected in Raleigh, not Tampa, I remembered it wrong. Left a few minutes late from MSY, but landed in Providence a few minutes early. Stayed in Raleigh just long enough to get people on and took off again.

Water is complimentary, I was shocked. I liked the 2 seats per side as well. Did not feel crowded.

Thought I would chime in with my first Breeze experience over the weekend. Wife and I flew home from Jacksonville to New Orleans Sunday. Plane had a mechanical issue and we had to wait while the other plane flew a route from Jacksonville to Norfolk, VA and back before it could take us to New Orleans which ended up being a 7 hour delay total. While yes that totally sucked I have to say the Breeze crew in Jacksonville were very upfront with info and accommodating. Also by the time we landed I had already received emails stating we were each getting $120 each in credits and the points were already in my account. $120 may not sound like much but keep in mind I only paid $39 each for these tickets. Talked to a few other passengers who regularly flew the route and they said they had never seen any delay like this. The way it was handled overall left me with a positive mindset and I will certainly use my credits to give them a 2nd chance at some point.