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Embraer
- Stock Code:
- ERJ
- Date Founded:
- 1969-08-19
- CEO:
- Francisco Gomes Neto
- Headquarters Location:
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Key Product Lines:
- Embraer 170, Embraer 175, Embraer 190, Embraer 195, Embraer 175-E2, Embraer 190-E2, Embraer 195-E2
- Business Type:
- Planemaker
US carrier Breeze Airways has added two new routes to its network, with flights from Provo, Utah and San Bernardino, California, to San Francisco. The airline will also offer a one-stop/no plane change 'BreezeThru' service between Provo and San Bernardino via San Francisco.
Breeze opens new routes and its first west coast base
The new routes commenced on August 4, when Breeze Airways (Breeze) became the first airline to operate commercial service from San Bernardino International Airport (SBD), located just two miles (three kilometers) from the town of San Bernardino. That flight, Breeze MX602, departed from SBD at 14:39 and arrived at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) at 15:37. Earlier in the day, Breeze flight MX603 departed Provo Municipal Airport (PVU) at 09:05 for the 1:27 hour flight to San Francisco, landing at 09:32. Both flights were operated by the same aircraft, an Embraer E190, registration N126BZ.
Breeze also announced its first US west coast base at Provo, around 45 miles (72 kilometers) from the airline's headquarters in Salt Lake City. Currently, Breeze has more than 250 employees in its headquarters and Provo base, with plans to hire another 180 in the next twelve months. Breeze president Tom Doxey said the new flights and Provo base are three significant milestones for the airline, adding:
"We also have the rare honor today of being the very first commercial airline to fly into San Bernardino, marking a major milestone for the airport and its community. We congratulate the government and airport officials that helped make this happen and look forward to serving the residents of these cities."
Breeze keeps on connecting local communities with low-cost flights
The new routes linking Provo and San Bernardino to San Francisco and each other are examples of Breeze's strategy to provide fast, efficient and affordable air service between underserved city pairs. The flights will operate daily, with fares starting from $39 one-way. It does that with a fleet of Airbus and Embraer single-aisle aircraft, which ch-aviation.com lists as seven Airbus A220-300s, ten Embraer ERJ 190-100ARs, three ERJ 190-200ARs and one ERJ 190-200LR, although the latter is listed as inactive. Breeze also has 73 Airbus A220-300s on order.
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Unsurprisingly, the local communities are thrilled with being connected to San Francisco and the global connections that come with that. Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi said: "With Breeze Airways now operating daily nonstop flights to an international airport, our forward-looking vision has opened our community to the world." SFO airport director Ivar C. Satero said Breeze's new service to Provo and the first ever commercial flight to San Bernardino gives travelers what they want most, more travel options at competitive prices.
Breeze has partnered with Provo's Brigham Young University (BYU) to become its "Official Hometown Airline." The five-year agreement, which includes San Bernardino Airport, covers almost all of the university's men's and women's athletic programs, including flying BYU teams to away games and other events. Doxey, a former BYU baseball player, said Breeze is proud to support the athletics program while "building brand affinity and awareness for Breeze by tapping into its powerful fan base."
In a little over a year, Breeze has grown from its initial 16 destinations, primarily in the east and the southeast US, to now reach 30 cities in 18 states with 87 nonstop routes. That will grow with two more destinations from Provo, including nonstop service to Las Vegas starting on October 5 and to Los Angeles on November 2. How is Breeze handling the current disruptions, and are they a good airline to fly with?