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If you're looking to do some traveling this winter and spring, Breeze Airways is adding 9 more routes out of Fort Myers.
Ever since I moved to Fort Myers, RSW has become one of my favorite airports. I love the convenience of it being 20 minutes away from home. Parking is easy, and unless it's around Christmas, there's never a problem finding a spot. I also love that the TSA lines are nice and short. I'm from Chicago, so O'Hare was my go-to and sometimes, even on a random Tuesday, lines would be over an hour. I do NOT miss that. In the last 4 years since I've been living here, 7 minutes has been my longest wait line thru security.
RSW also offers a variety of airlines including Breeze Airways.
I haven't flown with them yet, but I've heard good things. They're relatively new to Fort Myers as they began offering service last summer. As someone who travels to Las Vegas relatively often, I'm excited that they fly non-stop there on Wednesday and Saturday. In fact right now, you can get one-way fares for just $110 for the basic ticket. If it can work with my schedule I know I'll use them. Anytime I can avoid a layover I will, even if it costs a little extra, so it's nice to now have that option.
In addition to Las Vegas, Breeze Airways currently flys from RSW to Charleston, SC, Hartford, CT, and Providence, RI.
Just this week it was announced in a press release that Breeze Airways is adding 9 more routes out of Fort Myers. The new routes will start in November with one-way tickets starting at just $39. They will only have certain days they'll be flying, but if you can make it work, it's a great deal!
9 New Breeze Airways Routes from Fort Myers:
Akron-Canton, OH
Flying Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday starting November 16. Visit the Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, the Akron Zoo, F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm and the Akron Civic Theatre.
Columbus, OH
Flying Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday starting November 16. Visit the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Center of Science and Industry, North Market Farmer's Market and Ohio Stadium.
Louisville, KY
Flying Thursday and Sunday starting November 16. Between ghost tours, walking food tours and a tasting on the Bourbon Trail- Louisville makes for a great winter destination.
New Orleans, LA
Flying Thursday and Sunday starting November 2. NOLA is one of my favorite places ever! Make sure to stop at Cafe Du Monde for coffee, beignets and great river views.
Norfolk, VA
Flying Thursday and Sunday starting November 2. There's lots of historical sites in Norfolk including the Battleship Wisconsin at Nauticus.
Pittsburgh, PA
Flying Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday starting November 15. Whether you want to head out to a Steelers game or visit some museums, there's something for everyone in Pitts.
Raleigh-Durham, NC
Flying Monday and Friday starting November 17. Plenty of nature to take in in Raleigh between Pullen Park, Dorothea Dix Park, Umstead State Park and Neuse River Trail just to name a few.
Richmond, VA
Flying Wednesday and Saturday starting November 15. Lots to explore in Richmond between the Hollywood Cemetery, Edgar Allen Poe Museum and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
Syracuse, NY
Flying Monday and Friday starting November 17. In Syracuse you'll find big city going-on's with a small town feel. Lots of great food, museums, art galleries and nature.
