Speaker Shekarchi Joins RI Airport Corporation to Announce New Breeze Airways Nonstop Service from PVD to LAX and Other New Routes

House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, Senate Majority Leader Michael J. McCaffrey and Governor Dan McKee, joined by Rhode Island elected officials, the Rhode Island Airport Corporation and Breeze Airways, the new low-fare airline from JetBlue founder David Neeleman, announced the addition of five new routes from Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD) this summer, including non-stop service to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

“We truly appreciate Breeze Airways’ continued investments into our local economy, particularly with the nonstop route to Los Angeles,” said Rhode Island House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi. “This is truly a historic day for the airport. More affordable flights to and from these exciting destinations is good news for Rhode Island’s economy and we look forward to continuing a fruitful partnership with Breeze Airways.”

This is the airport’s first West Coast flight. The new twice weekly service from Providence to Los Angeles (Wednesdays and Saturdays) will be operated with Breeze’s fleet of brand-new Airbus A220s. Breeze will nearly triple its fleet this year from 13 aircraft to 30. 

New Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport routes include:

• Columbus, OH (Friday and Monday, starting May 27, Nice from $49* one way; Nicer from $99* summer seasonal route);
• Jacksonville, FL (Friday and Monday, starting May 27, from $59* one way; Nicer from $109*);
• Savannah, GA (Friday and Monday, starting June 3, Nice from $59* one way; Nicer from $109* summer seasonal route);
• Los Angeles, CA** (Wednesday and Saturday, starting June 29, Nice from $99* one way; Nicer from $189* Nicest from $199* summer seasonal route); and
• Richmond, VA (Thursday and Sunday, starting June 30, Nice from $49* one way; Nicer from $89*).

Routes which will be operated with the Airbus A220 are marked with **

Breeze Airways began flying from Rhode Island in the summer of 2021 and currently offers three nonstop destinations from PVD, including service to Charleston, SC (CHS), Norfolk, VA (ORF) and Pittsburgh, PA (PIT). With the addition of these five new routes, Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport now offers 32 non-stop destinations; an increase of 88 percent since 2016, with more non-stop routes available now than before the COVID-19 pandemic (23 as of Winter 2019-2020).

Breeze’s initial A220 aircraft deliveries will feature 126 seats, including 36 First Class seats in a two-by-two configuration, 10 Extra Legroom seats, and 80 Standard Economy seats in a two-by-three configuration. The A220 seat configuration is dynamic however and later deliveries will offer 137 total seats, 12 First Class seats, 45 Extra Legroom seats and 80 Standard Economy seats onboard. Guests may choose from three price bundles that are offered as ‘Nice,’ ‘Nicer,’ and ‘Nicest’ service. Guests may even choose a Nice or Nicer bundle and buy an upgrade to a First Class seat.

“The A220-300 is a game-changer for us as we now add long haul flights and transcontinental service,” said Breeze’s Founder and CEO David Neeleman. “The Airbus aircraft embodies the Breeze ideal of merging kindness with technology, pairing unrivaled passenger comfort with eco-friendly efficiency. With the A220, Breeze is giving our Guests the widest cabin, highest ceiling, largest windows and biggest overhead stowage in this class, while still managing to burn 25 percent less fuel, with half the noise footprint of past generations.”

“Both our leisure and our business travelers have long advocated for a non-stop West Coast flight from our state’s airport. That day has come – and it’s very exciting,” said Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor. “All of these new routes will bolster our already strong position as an important tourism and business center within the United States. We are grateful to Breeze Airways including their CEO David Neeleman and Vice President Danny Cox, Chair Jon Savage and President & CEO Iftikhar Ahmad of the RI Airport Corporation, Governor McKee, Speaker Shekarchi, and Senate President Ruggerio for joining forces and making this new set of routes possible.”

With seamless booking, no change or cancellation fees, up to 24 months of reusable flight credit and customized flight features delivered via a sleek and simple app, Breeze makes it easy to buy and easy to fly. Flights are now on sale at www.flybreeze.com and via the Breeze app.