BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Celebrates Inaugural Breeze Airways Flight

New Airline for BWI Marshall Expands Travel Options, Adds Two New Routes
To Vero Beach and Burlington


October 1, 2026 – Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport today celebrated the inaugural flight from Breeze Airways, marking the launch of a new airline in the market. Breeze began roundtrip service between BWI Marshall and Vero Beach, Florida Thursday. The airline will add roundtrip service between BWI Marshall and Burlington, Vermont on Sunday. Growing airline service and expanding travel options at BWI Marshall to meet the needs of residents, business and visitors is a priority under the Moore-Miller Administration.


“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,” said Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Katie Thomson. “New airlines and new routes will help boost Maryland’s economy by strengthening connections and expanding opportunities for tourism and business development.”


The Breeze flights to both markets will operate three times per week, on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Breeze currently operates more than 300 year-round and seasonal routes to 91 cities in the United States, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean on its new, efficient Airbus A220-300 aircraft. Travel and ticketing details are available on the airline’s website, flybreeze.com, or the Breeze Airways app.


“Today is a great day for our airport and the communities we serve as we welcome Breeze Airways,” said Shannetta Griffin, Executive Director/CEO of BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. “We are excited to partner with Breeze and look forward to connecting our state and region to even more destinations.”


The inaugural Breeze flight today was celebrated at BWI Marshall with a water cannon salute from the airport’s fire and rescue department, a gate celebration with passengers and a ribbon cutting. The celebration brought together airport and airline representatives and passengers to mark the occasion.


“We believe affordable travel should still feel premium, and that’s exactly what we’re bringing to Baltimore,” said David Neeleman, founder and CEO of Breeze Airways. “With Breeze’s high-value, low-cost model, we’re excited to welcome Baltimore Guests on board and show them what Seriously Nice™ travel feels like.”

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Runway 10-28 Rehabilitation

An important airfield construction project at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport is underway as crews perform a full rehabilitation of Runway 10-28.

Aerial of BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. Runway 10-28 is highlighted in green with text noting the closure of Runway 10-28 between July 22 and October 8. Intersection work prompts nightly closure of Runway 15R-33L beginning August 4.

Runway 10-28, the longest runway at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, will be temporarily closed from July 22 through October 8 in order to accommodate the work. This runway rehabilitation project will include milling and overlay of existing runway asphalt pavement of the full length of Runway 10-28, plus the intersection with Runway 15R-33L. In addition, the project will enable selective grade correction to improve drainage along Runway 10-28 and include the installation of new LED in-pavement lighting.

A full closure of the intersection of Runways 10-28 and 15R-33L will take place 6 nights a week (no intersection work on Sunday nights/Monday mornings) from August 4 through October 7. We have worked extensively with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), our airline partners and other stakeholders to ensure flight schedules are modified to accommodate this vital construction work.

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BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Welcomes JetBlue Airways With Inaugural Flight and New Nonstop Service

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport today celebrated the arrival of JetBlue Airways with the launch of its inaugural flight, providing travelers with new nonstop access to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Airport officials and airline representatives marked the milestone with a gate celebration before passengers boarded the first departure.

A JetBlue aircraft taxis beneath a water salute at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport.

“We are excited to welcome JetBlue back as a returning airline partner,” said Shannetta Griffin, Executive Director/CEO of BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. “This air service offers new travel opportunities for our passengers and showcases the strength of our market. We look forward to working with JetBlue as it grows its service and provides customers with more travel choices.”

The new service from JetBlue further strengthens BWI Marshall Airport’s role as a key transportation gateway and economic development engine for the State of Maryland and the National Capital region. With three flights per day between BWI Marshall and Fort Lauderdale, the new route will also provide passengers with convenient connections throughout the JetBlue network. The airline will add service between BWI Marshall and San Juan, Puerto Rico beginning November 2, 2026. JetBlue will utilize A320 aircraft on its new BWI Marshall routes.

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BWI Airport secures $62.4 million for runway upgrades in national infrastructure push

July 4, 2026- BWI is set to receive a $62.4 million grant after the Trump Administration announced a series of upgrades to airports across the U.S on Thursday.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy made the announcement that 46 states would receive investments to rehabilitate and upgrade their airports ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

“What better way to celebrate America than investing in its future,” Duffy said in a statement issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation. “We’re ushering in the Golden Age of Transportation and rebuilding our airport infrastructure is critical to making that vision a reality.”

According to the U.S. DOT, BWI Airport was awarded $62.4 million for runway and runway lighting rehabilitation. 

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BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Welcomes Breeze Airways with Service to Burlington and Vero Beach

New Airline for BWI Marshall Arrives in October

June 24, 2026 – Breeze Airways today announced that it will begin service at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport in October, introducing new nonstop flights to Burlington, Vermont and Vero Beach, Florida. A new airline for BWI Marshall Airport, Breeze will offer additional travel choices for passengers while further enhancing the airport’s growing network of destinations.

“We are excited to welcome Breeze Airways to our market and to celebrate the addition of these two new routes,” said Shannetta Griffin, Executive Director/CEO of BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. “The new service will boost tourism and economic development while providing our passengers with convenient access to attractive destinations.”

Breeze roundtrip service to Vero Beach will begin on October 1. Roundtrip service to Burlington will launch on October 4. Both Breeze flights will operate three times per week on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Travel and ticketing details are available on the airline’s website, flybreeze.com, or the Breeze Airways app.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Baltimore into the Breeze network and expand our service in Maryland,” said David Neeleman, Breeze Airways’ founder and CEO. “With two new nonstop destinations we know our Guests in the region will love the value and convenience Breeze has to offer.”

The addition of Breeze Airways further strengthens BWI Marshall Airport’s key role as a premier gateway and a vital engine for economic growth. The airport offers approximately 300 daily nonstop departures to about 90 domestic and international destinations. BWI Marshall Airport generates an annual economic impact of $11.3 billion. The airport and visitors produce and support more than 107,000 jobs throughout Maryland and the region.

BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Ranked Among Top U.S. Airports in 2026 AirHelp Score

Airport Cracks the Top 10 for U.S. Gateways in New Survey

June 18, 2026 – Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport was recognized as one of the top-performing U.S. airports in the 2026 AirHelp Score. BWI Marshall secured the tenth-highest score among U.S. airports in the annual survey. The scoring reflects the airport’s continued commitment to customer service while serving as a major transportation asset and economic development engine.

Passengers walking through the B/C Connector inside BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The comprehensive AirHelp Score examines data related to on-time performance, passenger satisfaction and the quality of aviation facilities to highlight the best airports in the world. For the 2026 rankings, AirHelp analyzed data from 279 airports in 76 countries.

“I am extremely proud of this achievement, which showcases the hard work of the entire airport community to deliver outstanding air travel for our passengers,” said Shannetta Griffin, Executive Director/CEO of BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. “The ranking will drive us to further innovate and elevate the passenger experience.”

AirHelp is a global travel technology and air traveler rights company that helps airline passengers understand and pursue compensation claims for flight disruptions. The company publishes annual airport and airline rankings, which evaluate performance based on factors such as on-time operations, customer experience and passenger feedback.

BWI Marshall Airport served more than 25 million passengers in 2025 and offers approximately 300 daily nonstop departures to about 90 domestic and international destinations. BWI Marshall Airport generates a total economic impact of $11.3 billion, supporting more than 107,000 jobs across Maryland and the region.

BermudAir Announces Major Expansion

New Service to Turks and Caicos

June 3, 2026- BermudAir, the leading premium leisure carrier to Bermuda and the Caribbean, today announced it will add Belize, Turks and Caicos, and Guatemala City to its route network this winter and expand returning service to Anguilla this winter. Flights will go on sale on Friday.

Logo of BermudAir

The airline will inaugurate six new routes to Turks and Caicos service, from Newark (EWR), Boston (BOS), Baltimore-Washington (BWI), Raleigh-Durham (RDU), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and St Petersburg/Tampa (PIE) and five new routes to Belize, from Boston (BOS), Raleigh-Durham (RDU), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Orlando (SFB), and St Petersburg/Tampa (PIE), all starting in December*. Returning seasonal service to Anguilla will also be expanded from Newark and Baltimore-Washington, also with a new nonstop service added from St Petersburg/Tampa.

Also, nonstop service will be re-introduced from Fort Lauderdale to Bermuda as well as new direct service will be from Boston to Guatemala City.

Expanded Winter Season
Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
– Twice-weekly nonstop service to Anguilla, one nonstop (Mondays) and one direct (Thursdays), from December 21 through May 3, 2027;
– Weekly nonstop service to Turks and Caicos (Thursdays), from December 24 through April 29, 2027; and
– Weekly service to Bermuda, from October 26 through May 3, 2027.

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BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Joins Cargo Airline Association

WASHINGTON, DC (May 4, 2026) — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) has joined the Cargo Airline Association (CAA) as an Airport Associate member, strengthening its role in the national air cargo network.

“We are pleased to welcome BWI to CAA,” said CAA President Lauren Beyer. “Its growing cargo operations and strategic position in the National Capital Region make it an important addition to our membership. We look forward to working together on key priorities for a safe, efficient, and competitive air cargo system.”

The partnership with CAA underscores BWI’s continued expansion as a key logistics hub. In 2025, the airport handled 567 million pounds of freight, an annual increase of 8%, making it the busiest cargo airport in the Washington–Baltimore region.

“Freight operations are a critical component of our mission and overall economic impact,” said Shannetta Griffin, Executive Director and CEO for the Maryland Aviation Administration. “Membership with the Cargo Airline Association will advance BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport’s role in the logistics supply chain and support business development and economic growth for our region.”

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Southwest Airlines CEO Eyes Long-Haul International Flights

 May 29, 2026 – Southwest Airlines is eyeing potential long-haul international flights within the next five years as part of an ongoing effort to provide product offerings “our customers want,” CEO Bob Jordan said.

Speaking May 28 at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference, Jordan said the changes the airline has made—including implementing assigned seating and tiered fares—have been positively embraced by passengers, evidenced by a strong first-quarter revenue performance. First-quarter revenue per available seat mile increased 11.2% year over year.

Jordan envisions Southwest potentially operating to eight to 12 long-haul international destinations, which would account for “the vast majority of the places that our customers want to go,” he explained. “So, we don’t have to be Delta, American or United in terms of that huge, wide long-haul network, but through the right destinations we can be highly relevant in our customer base in terms of where they want to go.”

While Jordan cautioned it is too early to discuss specific long-haul international routes, he said “Baltimore would be a natural hopping-off point.” Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is Southwest’s largest East Coast airport, where the carrier has a more than 70% market share.

Southwest has traditionally been a point-to-point carrier, and Jordan said offering a high number of nonstop domestic routes continues to be a strength. But he acknowledged the carrier has evolved and connections at airports such as BWI are now an important component of Southwest’s business.

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