Summary
- Breeze Airways’ Embraer 195 and 190 planes lack WiFi and will be phased out as Airbus A220s enter service by 2024.
- Breeze partners with Viasat for high-speed satellite WiFi, offering fast and consistent streaming to all connected devices.
- To access Breeze’s WiFi, passengers can connect for free with a Nicer bundle or pay $8 in regular economy for multiple devices.
The simple answer to this question is yes and no, depending on your flight. Even before Breeze began commercial service, the airline bragged that it would have fast WiFi onboard. After placing an order to purchase 60 Bombardier CS300s, now rebranded as Airbus A220, Breeze subleased some second-hand Embraer 195 aircraft from Brazilian airline Azul and some Embraer 190s that are operated on lease by Air Canada to accelerate its launch.
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When Breeze took to the air for the first time on May 27, 2021, none of its Embraer 195 or 190 aircraft had WiFi and still don’t. The plan was to phase out the Brazillian-built planes by 2024 and use them solely for charter flights as the Airbus A220s entered service. As the Airbus A220s arrived, Breeze was still slow to add WiFi but suddenly got more serious about doing so in 2023, saying its entire Airbus A220 fleet would have WiFi by May 2024.
Breeze uses Viasat for its WiFi
Breeze partnered with Viasat, a high-speed satellite broadband service provider, for its inflight WiFi service. Viasat’s high-capacity Ka-band satellite network powers the WiFi and will allow Breeze passengers to enjoy fast streaming content at any stage of the flight. Regardless of how many passengers and crew are connected to the WiFi, the Viasat network is designed to deliver consistent high speed to each connected device.
When speaking about partnering with Viasat in a Viasat statement on March 7, 2022, Breeze founder and CEO David Neeleman said:
“Our vision for in-flight connectivity extends way beyond just delivering high-quality streaming and internet speeds. It will enable us to offer a fully integrated and seamless experience through the Breeze app, giving our Guests unparalleled access to a wide array of personalized services and options. We identified a natural partner in Viasat — not only in the performance, speed, and satellite capacity advantage but as a great cultural partner in the way we both seek to prioritize the digital experience.”
When also speaking about the partnership, Viasat vice president and general manager of Commercial Aviation, Don Buchman, added:
“From our first discussions with Breeze, there was a great fit based on how the airline values the digital experience for its Guests and how our world-class IFC solution delivers on that promise. Specifically, for their expanding network and transcontinental routes, we can deliver the industry’s fastest in-flight connectivity service—even for bandwidth-intensive applications like streaming video, which dominate internet traffic today.”
How much does it cost to use Breeze WiFi?
Breeze offers free inflight messaging to all passengers through Apps like iMessage and WhatsApp.
Photo: Viasat
Passengers traveling with a Breeze Nicer bundle are allowed one free checked bag and one carry-on bag. They also get a seat with extra legroom and can use Breeze inflight WiFi for free. If you are traveling in regular economy, you must pay $8 to connect to the WiFi, but it includes multiple devices.
How to connect to WiFi
On your mobile device, go to the settings, select Airplane Mode, and then turn on WiFi. From available networks, choose wifi.flybreeze.com and navigate to wifi.flybreeze.com to log into your breeze account. If you are using your mobile device, you may also log in through the Breeze app.
Photo: Breeze Airways
Follow the guide about how to purchase WiFi and make your payment. You can also pay for WiFi time by selecting BreezePoints as the payment option. Once payment is accepted, you will be connected to WiFi.
About Breeze Airways
In 2017, Brazilian-American businessman David Neeleman noticed that all 11 major airlines in the United States were making a profit. He also noted that 80% of all passengers in the USA were carried by the nation’s four largest airlines. Between 2007 and 2017, the American economy had grown by 34%, yet airline capacity was stagnant.
After co-founding Morris Air, WestJet, JetBlue, and Azul Linhas Aereas, Needleman was no stranger to the airline business. Copying European low-cost airlines, Needleman planned to offer point-to-point flights from small secondary airports, avoiding busy hubs.
The new airline, which was initially going to be called “Moxy,” would offer comfortable, spacious seats and free WiFi, just like JetBlue did. The way it would make money was to charge for advanced seat booking and for onboard snacks and drinks, similar to ultra-low cost carriers Spirit Airlines and Allegiant Air.
Realizing that Moxy might be confused with Marriott’s Moxy Hotels, the name was changed to Breeze Airways on February 7, 2020. Thirteen days later, on February 20, 2020, Breeze Airways established its headquarters in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, 14.7 miles from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC).
Photo: Breeze Airways
Breeze Airways received approval from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) to begin operations on March 10, 2021, and later, its air operator certificate on May 14, 2021.
Since it began commercial operations, Breeze Airways has expanded, offering domestic flights from the following airports:
- Charleston International Airport (CHS) in South Carolina
- Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Hartford, Connecticut
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) in Louisiana
- Norfolk International Airport (ORF) in Virginia
- Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Florida
- Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport in Providence, Rhode Island
- Provo Municipal Airport (PVU) in Utha
- Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Florida
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According to the aviation statistics and data website, ch-aviation currently has a fleet of 38 aircraft, which is made up of the following planes:
- 22 X Airbus A220-300s
- 10 x Embraer ERJ 190-100ARs
- 3 x Embraer ERJ 190-200ARs
- 3 x Embraer ERJ 190-200LRs
Breeze Airways is waiting for the delivery of 70 Airbus A220-300s and one Embraer ERJ 190-200LR.
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