News Summary
The Huntsville City Council has approved a resolution to retain Breeze Airways at Huntsville International Airport. This initiative includes financial incentives like $10,000 per month for maintaining flights to select destinations, ensuring continued service and potential expansion of routes, while also addressing changes in Mobile International Airport’s services.
Huntsville City Council Takes Big Steps to Keep Breeze Airways Flying High!
Exciting news is in the air for Huntsville residents and avid travelers! The Huntsville City Council recently gave a green light to a resolution aimed at keeping Breeze Airways at the heart of the city’s travel scene at the Huntsville International Airport. This resolution not only extends Breeze’s current agreement but also provides some sweet financial incentives to help secure their continued operations.
Money Talks: What’s on the Table?
Under this new resolution, the city has put together an enticing incentive program. Breeze Airways will receive $10,000 each month for the next two years, as long as they keep at least two weekly flights to exciting destinations like Tampa, Orlando, and Las Vegas. If Breeze decides to spread its wings further and adds flights to other hot spots like Charleston, Los Angeles, or Newark, they’ll snag an additional $10,000 every month. And if they go the extra mile and offer services to two of these destinations? They could potentially rake in up to $30,000 a month! That’s a pretty enticing offer for both Breeze and the community.
Travel Just Got Easier!
These financial incentives come at an important time. Huntsville International Airport has seen a surge in travelers, reaching record numbers in 2024 thanks to new capacity and routes. As Breeze Airways has been offering nonstop flights for over three years, passengers have enjoyed this convenient option, with popular destinations currently including Tampa, Orlando, Las Vegas, and the newly added Los Angeles. It’s fantastic news for anyone looking to travel without hassle – and the recent update suggests even more routes might be on the way!
A Bit of Change in Mobile
In related news, it’s worth mentioning that Breeze is also suspending its service from Mobile International Airport starting at the end of January 2025. This move comes after they were the only airline offering nonstop flights from Mobile to Orlando. Although they launched this service in April 2024, taking over from Avelo Airlines, the decision to suspend has sparked some conversations among locals. But don’t worry, Breeze Airways has expressed hope to eventually return to Mobile, although no specific timeline has been laid out.
Growth and Future Plans
Meanwhile, Huntsville passengers can look forward to even more good news. Breeze Airways is planning to ramp up its flight frequencies. Expect to see Orlando flights increase to five times a week and Tampa flights soaring to four times a week. They’re gearing up for big plans, including the potential launch of international flights by fall 2025. This could open doors for travel from various cities across California, Las Vegas, and Phoenix!
The Future of Mobile International Airport
Over in Mobile, the airport authority has ambitious plans to transfer all commercial services to the Mobile International Airport by the end of the first quarter of 2026. A new terminal is in the works, boasting five gates (with the possibility to expand to twelve), as well as a new parking structure for 1,250 vehicles. This shift aims to reclaim passenger traffic that has drifted to nearby airports.
In Conclusion
As Huntsville continues to grow as a vibrant travel hub, the city’s partnership with Breeze Airways signals a commitment to expanding travel options and keeping the skies clear for future adventures. With so much excitement ahead, locals and travelers alike have plenty to look forward to. Keep those bags packed; Huntsville’s travel scene is soaring to new heights!
Deeper Dive: News & Info About This Topic
HERE Resources
Breeze Airways Halts Nonstop Flights from Mobile International Airport
New Non-Stop Flight from Huntsville to Los Angeles Launches
Huntsville’s Spring Break Flight Guide 2024
Additional Resources
- Rocket City Now: City Council Approves Breeze Airways Incentives
- Google Search: Breeze Airways Huntsville
- AL.com: Huntsville Council Votes on Incentives
- Google Scholar: Breeze Airways
- Travel and Tour World: Breeze Airways Suspension
- Wikipedia: Huntsville International Airport
