November 12th 2022: A fast growing budget airline started by Jet Blue co founder David Neeleman has announced it coming to John Wayne Airport in 2023. The new airline Breeze Airways has announced they will begin service February 16th 2023 with flights to Provo, Utah as well as Orlando, Florida.
The new flights will be offered starting at $49 to Provo and, $119 to Orlando for one way flights. The new service to Orlando also gives people in Orange County access to Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando in Florida.
Breeze Airways began flying in March of 2021 and offers over 100 non stop flights from 34 airports and is similar to the Jet Blue model of affordable fares but with perks you don’t always see on a budget airline with less fees. Hopefully the Orange County market does well for Breeze Airways and they are able to open up flights for new locations in the future.