Breeze Airways to Open New Crew Base at Akron-Canton Airport in the United States, Expanding Summer Operations
Breeze Airways, a renowned leisure airline celebrated for its affordable nonstop flights across the United States, has announced exciting plans to establish a new crew base at Akron-Canton Airport (CAK), with operations scheduled to begin this summer.
“The Akron-Canton community continues to show high demand for Breeze’s premium, convenient service, so establishing a base in the community is a natural fit,” expressed David Neeleman, founder and CEO of Breeze Airways. “We are grateful for the incredible support of our partners at JobsOhio, Team NEO, and the Akron-Canton airport as we continue to invest in Breeze’s future growth at CAK.”
This new base will mark the airline’s 11th location and is poised to introduce over 60 employment opportunities for pilots, flight attendants, and maintenance staff within the community over the next three years. The establishment of this base will also allow Breeze Airways to position aircraft at the airport overnight, paving the way for potential future expansion from CAK.
According to J.P. Nauseef, President and CEO of JobsOhio, “Breeze Airways’ decision to choose CAK for its newest crew base comes nearly four years after the carrier first chose to establish new round-trip service at the airport. Today, Breeze continues to create jobs at CAK while connecting more and more Ohioans to business and recreational opportunities from coast to coast.”
Recently, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority approved tax credits for a project forecasted to inject approximately $11 million in payroll into the local community. Since June 2021, Breeze Airways has been operating out of CAK, currently offering 10 direct and four one-stop BreezeThru services. These flights connect travelers to both seasonal and permanent destinations including Charleston, South Carolina; Las Vegas, Nevada; Orlando, Florida; Los Angeles, California; and Raleigh, North Carolina.
Ren Camacho, President and CEO of Akron-Canton Airport, remarked, “We are thrilled with Breeze Airways’ continued commitment to our region, now further strengthened by the establishment of this crew base. This investment will bring additional flights, optimized schedules, and significant economic benefits to Northeast Ohio. The crew members will become part of our community—living here and enjoying all the benefits that our region has to offer. We deeply value this partnership and look forward to the opportunities and growth to be generated for years to come.”
Supporting this sentiment, Matt Dolan, CEO of Team NEO, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Breeze’s new base at CAK. Not only does this expansion generate new jobs and drive economic growth, but it also boosts tourism, bringing benefits to both the residents and the community.”
Breeze Airways has been recently recognized as the Startup Airline of the Year by the Centre for Aviation (CAPA) and received a Four-Star Low-Cost Carrier designation at the 2025 Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) Five-Star and Four-Star Airline Awards. The APEX ratings highlight the elite airlines globally for passenger experience, with a mere eight percent achieving such recognition. Furthermore, Breeze has secured a spot among the top five in Travel + Leisure’s “Best Domestic Airlines” list for the third consecutive year.
True to its mission to redefine passenger comfort, Breeze Airways offers premium seating options and advanced high-speed WiFi aboard its new fleet of Airbus A220-300 aircraft. The airline is committed to delivering “Seriously Nice” service in an industry often fraught with challenges. Breeze provides both packaged and individualized service choices, empowering passengers to tailor their travel experiences with complete flexibility, including options for baggage, seating, and onboard WiFi.
The airline simplifies the travel process with its user-friendly app, ensuring hassle-free booking without fees for changes or cancellations, offering up to two years of reusable flight credits, complimentary family seating, and pay-per-service pricing options.
Stay tuned for more updates and explore what Breeze Airways has to offer as the airline continues to enhance its operations and customer service experience across the United States.
