Breeze Expands Routes from Islip MacArthur Airport

Low-cost carrier Breeze Airways is expanding operations out of Long Island’s Islip MacArthur Airport ahead of the summer travel season.

Starting on June 28, Breeze will offer flights from Portland, ME from Islip with fares starting at $49 one-way. Then, just one day later on June 29, Breeze will add flights from Islip to Raleigh-Durham, with fares starting at $59.

The two new routes are in addition to two other new routes that Breeze will offer from Islip over the next two months—Richmond, VA, which starts on May 18, and Pittsburgh, PA, which starts on May 25.

“Portland is our newest Breeze city, starting next month,” said David Neeleman, Founder, and CEO of Breeze Airways.

“These two new routes from Islip will give Long Islanders fast, affordable, and convenient options to get to both Maine and North Carolina.  We’re thrilled to now offer six nonstop and two BreezeThru destinations from MacArthur.”

MacArthur, which is located about 55 miles east of Manhattan, recently announced plans to renovate its public areas as part of a $26 million investment. The biggest change for passengers is a $12 million upgrade to the airport’s main terminal, which will see the full replacement of three baggage carousels with new equipment and additional security. The main terminal’s roof, which was last replaced in 1984, is also getting a complete replacement.