Popular Low-Cost Airline Adding More Direct Flights From Maine

Even though commercial airlines have served Maine for decades, the recent expansion of low-cost airlines has made it even easier to fly from Maine to other parts of the country.

According to WABI, another low-cost carrier has announced additional direct flights to and from Portland.

Breeze Airways will soon offer direct flights from the Portland Jet Port to Columbus, Ohio. Starting on May 7th, these flights will be offered on Mondays and Fridays.

They also announced that they will be offering direct flights between Portland and South Carolina's Greenville-Spartanburg airport. Those flights, which will begin on May 1st, will be offered on Sundays and Thursdays.

Passengers are able to purchase tickets for these new flights now. One-way tickets to Columbus start at $59 and one-way tickets to South Carolina start at $145.

Financially, Breeze Airways has been doing very well recently. The article explains that the airline recently reported that it had an operating margin of more than 4% in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Airlines serving the Portland Jet Port include American Airlines, Avelo, Delta, Frontier, jetBlue, Sun Country Airlines, and United.

Maine's 10 Busiest Airports

Maine's aviation connection is mostly considered by two entities, the Portland Jetport and the Bangor International Airport.

These two facilities unquestionably handle the bulk of the commercial aviation in state. However, there are a number of smaller airports that also help ship people in and out of Maine.

Here is a look at the 10 busiest airports in Maine.

The information used comes from 2023 FAA Statistics.

Gallery Credit: Chris Sedenka

9 Majestic Maine Lakes

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