New Route of the Day – Americas (1 October 2026): Breeze between Vero Beach and Baltimore/Washington
Breeze commenced flights between Vero Beach and Baltimore/Washington on Thursday 1 October. The 1,325-kilometre route will operate 3-weekly, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, with the A220-300 aircraft. The carrier becomes the first between the two markets.
Flight MX411 departs Vero Beach at 12:00 local time, arriving at Baltimore/Washington at 14:25. The return service, operating as flight MX1893, takes off at 16:25 local time, arriving back in Vero Beach at 19:00.
What they said
Shannetta Griffin, Executive Director/CEO of Baltimore/Washington Airport, said: “Today is a great day for our airport and the communities we serve as we welcome Breeze Airways. We are excited to partner with Breeze and look forward to connecting our state and region to even more destinations.”
Katie Thomson, Secretary at the Department of Transportation of Maryland, added: “Welcoming a new airline to the region’s premier airport is a moment to celebrate and a major achievement for the people of Maryland under the Moore-Miller Administration. New airlines and new routes will help boost Maryland’s economy by strengthening connections and expanding opportunities for tourism and business development.”
Baltimore/Washington works on replacing Spirit Airlines
Baltimore/Washington has seen notable changes to its airline portfolio and route network in 2026. JetBlue returned in July with three daily flights to Fort Lauderdale and is set to add San Juan in November, while Breeze became the airport’s newest carrier.
BermudAir has also expanded its presence, with new winter service to Turks and Caicos alongside flights to Bermuda and Anguilla.
The additions have broadened Baltimore/Washington’s domestic and leisure-focused international offering, with the airport now providing around 300-daily nonstop departures to more than 90 destinations.
The expansion has, however, come amid some significant changes in the competitive landscape. Spirit Airlines, previously an important operator at Baltimore/Washington, ceased operations in May as part of its liquidation process, with the airport subsequently working with other carriers to replace lost capacity and make use of assets vacated by the airline.
At the same time, Baltimore/Washington continues to strengthen the infrastructure. A $520 million Concourse A/B Connector and baggage handling project opened at the start of the year, providing additional and modernised gate capacity, while Southwest Airlines, by far the airport’s largest carrier, has reiterated Baltimore/Washington’s importance within its network and its plans for continued growth at the airport.
