Breeze Airways and Barclays US Consumer Bank have announced the launch of the Breeze Easy Visa Signature credit card. This is Breeze's first co-branded credit card, arriving less than three years after the airline's inception. The card offers up to 10X BreezePoints for purchases related to Breeze, including airfare and trip add-ons such as premium seating and inflight snacks. Additional benefits include complimentary inflight Wi-Fi on Breeze’s Airbus fleet, priority boarding, and accelerated earning on everyday purchases like groceries and dining.
A recent survey by Wakefield Research highlights some of the challenges faced by regional flyers. According to the survey, 64% of travelers prefer flying from smaller regional airports with nonstop flights over larger hubs. Furthermore, 73% would choose a rewards credit card from an airline operating from a nearby airport.
David Neeleman, Founder and CEO of Breeze Airways, commented on the expansion of their services: “We’ve expanded rapidly since we took to the skies in May 2021. Today, we announced five more cities, so we now offer affordable flights from 56 cities across the US.” He expressed confidence that the new credit card will become popular among frequent travelers.
The partnership involves Barclays, a prominent co-branded credit card issuer in the United States. Denny Nealon, CEO of Barclays US Consumer Bank, stated: “Barclays is committed to being the premier choice for America’s best brands...Breeze Airways is unlocking affordable air travel to underserved markets.”
The Breeze Easy Visa Signature card offers various benefits such as an introductory sign-up bonus valued at $500 and opportunities for accelerated earnings across travel categories. Neeleman emphasized their brand promise: “Our tagline is ‘Seriously Nice’ and we think this card lives up to that brand promise.”
Cardholders can earn up to 50,000 BreezePoints as an introductory bonus after spending $2,000 within 90 days of account opening. Other features include complimentary inflight Wi-Fi and priority boarding for members and their companions on all Breeze flights.
Kirk Stuart from Visa expressed enthusiasm about joining forces with Breeze and Barclays: “We’re thrilled to be joining Breeze and Barclays who are enhancing the travel experience by delivering more rewards to Breeze guests.”
Alongside launching this credit card, Breeze Airways introduced its new loyalty program called Breezy Rewards™, which allows members to earn points on all purchases with additional benefits like no change or cancel fees.
About Breeze Airways: Founded in May 2021 by David Neeleman, it has been recognized as one of America's top domestic airlines by Travel + Leisure magazine. It operates over 170 routes between 56 cities across 29 states.