My First Experience with Breeze Airways: A Pleasant Surprise Despite Negative Reviews

Finding an airline that offers direct routes from Portland, Maine, to Pittsburgh proved challenging, with Breeze Airways being the lone carrier to do so.

Online reviews had me wary, but needing an affordable option, my family chose to fly the low-cost Breeze Airways. Thankfully, our journey was smooth, and Breeze is now a top choice for us.

Affordable Tickets, Minimal Baggage

The Breeze Airways tickets weren't the cheapest, totaling $1,790 for five, including fees for two additional carry-ons, but were still more economical compared to other airlines, whose prices exceeded $2,000.

We opted for bare-bones pricing—no checked baggage, a charge to select seats, and one personal item per traveler—making our choices frugal.

To minimize costs, we brought only two carry-ons, at $70 each, reserved for adult essentials, while kids carried small backpacks with toys and books.

A Seamless Flight Experience

Upon reaching the airport, I was unsettled as our flight details weren't on display. An airport official guided us, confirming our flight was on time.

Boarding was efficient. Families with children were prioritized to board early, although we delayed boarding to let the kids expend energy.

The airplane was pristine, seating was comfortable, albeit with limited recline, and while there was no in-flight entertainment, sticker books sufficed to keep my children entertained.

Our flight was only an hour and twenty minutes, during which only water was served, courtesy of turbulence preventing snack service.

Breeze Airways: A Future Travel Option

Having flown with budget airlines like Frontier and Spirit before, our positive experience with Breeze stands out as refreshingly uncomplicated.

Breeze’s limited footprint—they serve just a select dozen U.S. cities—doesn’t dampen my enthusiasm to use them again, especially around holidays.

As a family willing to embrace reasonably priced airline solutions, Breeze Airways will remain a strong consideration for our travels, ensuring we reconnect with family in Pittsburgh without breaking the bank.