![]() Keep it up, Breeze! I look forward to where you go next.David Neeleman Founder of cuts the ceremonial cake /USOo1EUB0B- Chris Sloan May 27, 2021 A taste of first class at a very reasonable price will underscore my loyalty. Breeze has already won my loyalty in that they provide unique non-stop options from my local airport. The 36-seat first class cabin only had two empty seats, while economy was about half-occupied. In this regard, Breeze is clearly on to something. For a five-hour flight, I had no problem paying that bit extra. I paid a $130 premium for a Nicest fare compared to the cheapest Nice ticket. Will I ever fly Breeze Airways first class again? Most likely, if the price is right. My next Breeze flight is a much shorter one in standard economy to Providence, RI in a few weeks. Beverage and snack service began about 15 minutes after takeoff, and the attendant came around with ice water a few hours later. These services came at two periods during the flight. The variety included snack boxes, Pringles, Chex Mix, M&M’s, and a few other sweet or salty items. It’s not readily apparent what’s special about the offering. The flight was scheduled to last over five hours, and Breeze advertised a “premium snack” online for flights of that length. It was comical seeing how often the attendant had to return to the galley to refill her basket, as many first class passengers were taking full advantage (including this writer). She came by with a basket of snacks, and we could grab whatever we wanted, as much as we wanted. I ordered a rum and Diet Coke, and the attendant returned with more Bacardi than I needed. It seems that Breeze offers identical products to first class passengers at no additional cost. Similar to other budget carriers, Breeze sells a variety of beverages and snacks. I earned 6% back in BreezePoints based on my Nicest fare, compared to the 4% and 2% that Nicer and Nice fare passengers obtain. Nicest fare passengers accrue rewards at a higher rate than Nicer or Nice fare passengers. Perhaps the only benefit worth attention beyond the flight involves rewards accrual in Breeze’s frequent flyer program, BreezePoints. ![]() There was no separate queue or area supporting Nicest fare passengers. Breeze’s check-in area may be the smallest of any airline at my departing airport. (Actually, it seems they don’t offer a phone number for any customer.) I found no airport perks before the flight for “Nicest” fare passengers. Breeze doesn’t offer a customer service phone number for Nicest fare passengers. It’s pretty much all about the flight when it comes to first class service. Here are the highlights from my Breeze Airways first class experience. That was enough to break my 15 year streak of not paying for domestic airfare. A first class seat and a few other perks are included in the “Nicest” fare on certain routes in exchange for a modest price increase from the standard economy “Nice” fare. First class on a budget airline? Breeze is going for it, while simultaneously managing expectations along the way. And this one from David Neeleman, the founder of JetBlue Airways (and others), has brought something unique to the table. Any new domestic airline, even a low-cost one, can grab my attention for a bit. Breeze Airways First ClassĮver since launch, I’ve been intrigued by Breeze Airways. This post may contain affiliate links please read our advertiser disclosure for more information. ![]()
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