Breeze Airways Receives 50th A220, Plans E190 Retirement

Breeze Airways has taken delivery of its 50th Airbus A220-300, advancing its shift to an all-A220 fleet. The U.S. low-cost carrier currently operates six Embraer E190 aircraft, which are scheduled to exit service by the end of 2025, with the phase-out accelerating and set to conclude in September of that year.

This transition supports Breeze’s expansion into international routes, including destinations in the Bahamas, Jamaica, Costa Rica, Mexico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The airline has placed additional orders for A220-300s, bringing its firm commitments to 90 aircraft and positioning it as the third-largest customer for the type worldwide.

According to fleet data, Breeze operates 53 A220-300s with 37 more on order, alongside eight E190s. Deliveries of new A220s are planned through 2026. The A220-300 serves as the airline’s primary aircraft for both domestic and growing international services.