Breeze Airways will launch its first international flights from New Orleans next year after winning federal certification as a U.S. Flag Carrier, making it the first airline in more than a decade to complete the FAA’s rigorous process.

The Utah-based carrier, founded by JetBlue and Azul creator David Neeleman, will begin seasonal nonstop service to Cancun, Mexico, on Feb. 7, 2026, pending final approvals, the airline announced Thursday. Fares start at $99 one way, with service initially scheduled on Saturdays through mid-May.

Overseas travel

The New Orleans route is part of Breeze’s initial wave of international expansion, which also includes flights to Cancun from Norfolk, Virginia, and Charleston, South Carolina. More cities, including Providence, Tampa, and Raleigh, are slated to get

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