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Ready For Takeoff: Breeze Airways Expands Islip Service
The young, affordable airline announced that it will be adding a destination to its service through Long Island MacArthur Airport.
Looking for a warm winter getaway? Look no further.
Breeze Airways, a new, low-cost airline established by the founder of JetBlue, will add a nonstop service flight from Islip to Vero Beach, Florida, starting on Thursday, Dec. 21, according to the airline.
The new route will be seasonal and will operate twice weekly through the winter until April 28, 2024.
This is the first time Vero Beach has been served commercially from the Islip/Long Island airport, accā¦
No Freedom From High Gas Prices For Fourth Of July Travelers, AAA Says
With America on the mend from the COVID-19 pandemic, millions are expected to hit the road for the holiday weekend, though there will be no relief at the pump as gas prices remain sky-high.
Approximately 47.7 million Americans are expected to travel between Thursday, July 1, and Monday, July 5 - a dramatic upturn from a year ago - with more than 43 million expected to travel by car, despite elevated gas prices.
As of Wednesday, June 30, the average price per gallon at the pump nationally has hit $3.12 cents, up from $3.07 a week ago, $3.04 a month ago, and up nearly a dollar from $2.18 a yeā¦