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A new airline is coming to CVG to fly to San Francisco and Charleston

Breeze

The low-cost airline Breeze Airways was founded by David Neeleman, who started Jet Blue.

The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is rolling out the red carpet for a new low-cost airline.

Breeze Airways will offer nonstop service to Charleston, South Carolina, and San Francisco beginning Feb. 8.

Breeze was founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, who started Jet Blue. Breeze’s Tom Doxey calls Cincinnati a great fit. “Breeze is always looking for opportunities to bring our fast, efficient and affordable air service between underserved city pairs.”

And it adds another flying option for CVG passengers.

“Our strategy over the last several years has been to further diversify airline options for local travelers,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG. “We welcome Breeze to the region and are excited for our community to experience their Seriously Nice™ flights to Charleston and San Francisco — two business and leisure travel hot spots. We look forward to working with Breeze and growing their network here at CVG.”

From Cincinnati, Breeze will fly to:

  • Charleston, S.C., Wednesdays and Saturdays. Fares are "Nice" from $39 (introductory fare) one way; "Nicer" from $79; and "Nicest" from $89)
  • San Francisco, Wednesdays and Saturdays, Fares are "Nice" from $99 (introductory fare) one way; "Nicer" from $179; and "Nicest" from $199.

Breeze touts it doesn’t charge change or cancellation fees up to 15 minutes prior to departure.

Ann Thompson has decades of journalism experience in the Greater Cincinnati market and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her reporting.