Breeze Airways adds new nonstop route from SRQ

A new nonstop route has been added to the flight status board at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. Breeze Airways, a new low-fare airline, will add nonstop service between SRQ and T.F. Green International Airport near Providence, Rhode Island. 

Beginning July 13, the new route will fulfill popular demand among Sarasota-area travelers, according to SRQ President and CEO Rick Piccolo.

“Providence is a destination that travelers have been requesting for years, and we look forward to welcoming this new service,” Piccolo said in a statement.

Breeze will offer an introductory fare of $59 one way, on sale through Feb. 20. With the new route, Breeze now flies 143 nonstop routes between 35 cities in 21 states.

“We always look for routes that people are traveling today but can’t get there nonstop,” said Breeze Airways founder and CEO David Neeleman. “Now Sarasota-Bradenton residents can get to Providence twice as fast for about half the price.”

Providence will be the third route to and from SRQ offered by Breeze, joining Hartford-Bradley Airport in Hartford, Connecticut, and New York/Westchester County Airport.

Breeze Airways began service in May 2021, operating a fleet of Embraer 190/195 and Airbus A220-300 aircraft. The airline has ordered 80 brand new Airbus A220-300s, with options for 40 more.