October 19, 2022 – San Bernardino, CA – San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) continues to populate its presence on the U.S. route map with Breeze Airways’ announcement today of new nonstop flights to Las Vegas, NV, and one-stop, same-plane service to Hartford, CT, beginning February 16, 2023, with roundtrip flights each Thursday and Sunday. Book seats starting as low as $29 one way at FlySBD.com.
Breeze’s announcement comes less than three months since the carrier launched first-ever scheduled passenger service from SBD. The new flights to Las Vegas and Hartford on Airbus A220 aircraft—with three seating configurations that include Nice, Nicer, and Nicest class—joins current nonstop flights to San Francisco, which continue on to Provo, UT, on the same airplane.
“Our Inland Empire communities need more travel options, and Breeze Airways has delivered once again, with new flights to Las Vegas and Hartford, Connecticut,” said Frank J. Navarro, SBD’s Commission President and Mayor of the City of Colton. “We thank Breeze for delivering these exciting new destinations—just three months since launching initial service from San Bernardino International Airport. With the addition of these new flights, our residents can now travel to Las Vegas, Hartford, San Francisco, and Provo, Utah, from their local airport.”
“We always look forward to providing more convenient and affordable service for our San Bernardino Guests,” said Tom Doxey, Breeze Airways’ President. “This new route will give everyone a faster, more convenient way from the Inland Empire to the entertainment capital of the world—and onto Hartford and the northeast.”
Breeze, an airline founded by aviation entrepreneur and JetBlue founder David Neeleman in 2021, focuses on connecting travelers in underserved cities with air service to the U.S. destinations they want to visit most, through efficient and affordable flights.
“Breeze has made an important impact in our community as residents have embraced affordable fares and exciting destinations,” said SBD CEO Michael Burrows. “San Bernardino International Airport continues to elevate its presence in the Southern California region and on the U.S. route map as we now offer coast-to-coast service. We thank our community and the Breeze team for their continued support and success.”
“Our community has embraced the ease of traveling through San Bernardino International Airport and flying on Breeze to San Francisco and Provo,” said Director of Aviation Mark Gibbs. “We heard our customers seeking more destinations and Breeze is delivering with new flights to Las Vegas and Hartford. Along with these new destinations, SBD’s onsite parking just footsteps from the terminal is only $5.00 per day.”
More information about San Bernardino International Airport, Breeze’s flight destinations and schedules, and SBD’s other aviation support services can be found at FlySBD.com.
BACKGROUND:
About San Bernardino International Airport (SBD)
Located approximately 60 miles east of Los Angeles and within 30 minutes of more than two million people, the former Norton Air Force Base was converted to civilian use in 1992 and later became certified as a commercial-service airport by the FAA. SBD offers nonstop flights to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and one-stop, same-plane service to Provo, UT (PVU) on Breeze Airways. Breeze will launch nonstop flights to Las Vegas and one-stop, same-plane service to Hartford, CT on February 16, 2023. The airport also offers a full range of services and facilities to support additional domestic and international passenger airline service, air cargo operations, general aviation, and maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) businesses. The domestic passenger terminal is located at 105 N. Leland Norton Way, San Bernardino, CA, off the I-10 and I-210 freeways. On-airport parking is only $5.00 per day. For more information, visit FlySBD.com.
About Breeze Airways
Breeze Airways began service in May 2021 from 16 destinations primarily in the east and southeast of the United States. One year later, it was ranked as the No. 2 U.S. best domestic airline of 2021 by Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. In 2022, Breeze expanded west across the U.S., including coast-to-coast flights, and now offers 102 nonstop routes between 34 cities in 19 states. Founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, Breeze operates a fleet of Embraer 190/195 and Airbus A220-300 aircraft, with a focus on providing efficient and affordable flights between secondary airports, bypassing hubs for shorter travel times. With seamless booking, no change or cancellation fees, up to 24-months of reusable flight credit and customized flight features – including complimentary family seating – delivered via a sleek and simple app, Breeze makes it easy to buy and easy to fly. Flights are on sale at www.flybreeze.com and via the Breeze app.
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Mark Gibbs
Director of Aviation
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