FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 10, 2024

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NEW YORK STEWART INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ADDS TO DIVERSE DESTINATIONS WITH NEW TWICE-WEEKLY SERVICE TO VERO BEACH, FLA.

Direct Breeze Airways Service from Hudson Valley to Vero Beach, Fla., Begins in November

New Florida Service Complements New York Stewart’s Growing List of Sunny, Warm Destinations for East Coast Travelers Looking for Hassle-Free Getaway 

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today announced a further expansion of service at New York Stewart International Airport (SWF), with the addition of a new route to Vero Beach, Fla. (VRB), from Breeze Airways beginning in November.

The twice-weekly service between Newburgh, N.Y., and Vero Beach, Fla., will operate on Thursdays and Sundays beginning Thursday, Nov. 21. It builds on Breeze Airways’ other successful services from New York Stewart, including routes to Orlando and Fort Myers, Fla., and Charleston, S.C.

“The Port Authority and its partners have been doing all we can to make sure New York Stewart is flying high for the Hudson Valley and beyond, and this new Breeze service down to vibrant Vero Beach is another victory in that effort,” said Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole. “We look forward to welcoming even more travelers as they discover the convenience of New York Stewart and the diverse, exciting destinations that await.”

“We’re thrilled to see Breeze Airways offer even more services at New York Stewart, giving travelers more warm-weather destination options just as this region experiences the cooler seasons,” said Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton. “An energized New York Stewart Airport benefits the local economy and adds capacity to our regional aviation network. We’re committed to unlocking its full potential as a robust resource for the region.”

“We’ve seen tremendous demand from New York to Vero Beach in the last couple of years,” said Breeze Airways CEO David Neeleman. “So, I’m thrilled to announce today that we’re adding service from New York Stewart, joining flights to the popular Treasure Coast from Long Island-Islip, Westchester, Hartford and Providence.”

New York Stewart is an economical, convenient alternative to the New York/New Jersey metropolitan region’s airports, offering minimal wait times at security, seamless border and customs checks, and simple baggage claim. The airport’s offerings also include:

• Nonstop daily service to Reykjavik, Iceland, with connections to dozens of popular cities in Europe via PLAY Airlines
• Service to Orlando-Sanford, Punta Gorda and St. Pete-Clearwater in Florida, as well as Myrtle Beach, S.C., via Allegiant Air
• Seasonal service to Vágar via Atlantic Airways, the nation’s first and only nonstop service to the Faroe Islands.

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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is a bi-state agency that builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. For over a century, the agency’s network of major airports; critical bridges, tunnels and bus terminals; a commuter rail line; and the busiest seaport on the East Coast has been among the most vital in the country – transporting hundreds of millions of people and moving essential goods into and out of the region. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center campus, which today welcomes tens of thousands of office workers and millions of annual visitors. The agency’s historic $37 billion 10-year capital plan includes unprecedented transformation of the region’s three major airports – LaGuardia, Newark Liberty and JFK – as well as an array of other new and upgraded assets, including the $2 billion renovation of the 90-year-old George Washington Bridge. The Port Authority’s annual budget of $9.3 billion includes no tax revenue from either the states of New York or New Jersey or from the City of New York. The agency raises the necessary funds for the improvement, construction or acquisition of its facilities primarily on its own credit. For more information, visit www.panynj.gov or check out the Now Arriving blog.

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