Breeze Airways Shifts Focus Away from Denver and Montrose
The airline is discontinuing service to two airports to concentrate its fleet capacity in other regions.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Air Travel
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Breeze Airways has officially discontinued service to Montrose Regional Airport as of April 2026 and Denver International Airport as of August 2026. The airline ended these routes after low passenger demand made the flights unsustainable.
Why it matters
The decision reflects a broader strategy to optimize the airline's fleet of Airbus A220-300 aircraft. By cutting underperforming routes, the carrier aims to better utilize its equipment and resources elsewhere.
The discontinued Montrose route had a 32.30% load factor, while the Denver to Providence route reported a 65.9% load factor. Breeze Airways continues to operate more than 60 Airbus A220-300 aircraft across its network.
The players
Breeze Airways
Breeze Airways is a low-cost carrier headquartered in Utah that specializes in connecting underserved city pairs.
The details
Breeze Airways is phasing out its older Embraer E190 jets to consolidate its operations around the Airbus A220-300. The airline is reallocating these resources to support a major upcoming expansion in other markets.
Timeline
May 2024: The Denver to Providence route was launched.
December 2024: The Montrose to Santa Ana route was launched.
April 2026: Breeze Airways stopped flying to Montrose Regional Airport.
August 2026: The airline ended nonstop flights to Denver International Airport.
2027: Breeze Airways plans a major expansion at Myrtle Beach International Airport.
Travel Outlook
This move aligns with the post-pandemic airline capacity rationalization trend where carriers are aggressively shedding routes that fail to meet specific utilization targets. It marks a shift from rapid post-pandemic network growth to a focus on operational efficiency.
Travelers previously using Breeze Airways to reach Montrose or Denver should look for alternative carriers or adjust their travel dates to account for the lack of direct service. Customers with future travel plans should verify their bookings through the airline's website to ensure their routes remain active.
The takeaway
Travelers should be aware that regional air connectivity remains fluid as airlines aggressively shift capacity to meet demand. Checking for consistent route availability is essential when planning travel to smaller regional airports.
What happens next
Breeze Airways is scheduled to launch 11 new routes from Myrtle Beach International Airport in 2027, which the airline expects will increase local capacity by more than 70%.
Further reading
For more information on national aviation shifts, visit the Air Travel section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Simple Flying.
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