Breeze Airways receives DOT approval for international flights

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has granted Breeze Airways approval to commence international flights. This decision allows the airline to fly to countries with which the United States has an Open Skies agreement. The US State Department notes that it has over 130 such partners, starting with the Netherlands in 1992.

Breeze Airways' new authorization permits scheduled international flights carrying passengers, cargo, and mail between the US and nations with a valid Open Skies agreement or a Multilateral Agreement on the Liberalization of International Air Transport (MALIAT). The exemption also applies to any future agreements.

Effective from June 6 until June 6, 2027, or until 90 days after a final action on Breeze's certificate application, Breeze can operate these flights. The DOT stated that granting this request aligns with public interest and does not constitute major regulatory action. "We may amend, modify, or revoke the authority granted in this Notice at any time without hearing at our discretion," said the DOT.