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Breeze Airways has expanded its pursuit of Essential Air Service (EAS) contracts, following its first contract achievement in September 2024. The airline has submitted bids for three additional contracts to offer subsidized routes connecting regional communities to Raleigh–Durham International Airport in North Carolina, with each proposed route spanning less than 500 kilometers.
On April 23, Breeze Airways submitted proposals to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for routes originating from Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport (PKB), Shenandoah Valley Airport (SHD), and Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB). The airline plans to use its Airbus A220-300 aircraft for daily services on these routes.
From Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport, which serves areas in West Virginia and Ohio, Breeze Airways aims to operate daily flights to Raleigh–Durham. The proposal highlights a request for a three-year contract and flexibility beyond its end date. Breeze expressed its intent to stay in the PKB market but emphasized the need to adapt to changing circumstances.
