Michigan Business Beat | Fiona Kiesel, Breeze Airways - CRAA Inaugural Flights October 2024

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Chris Holman welcomed Fiona Kiesel, Chief Guest Officer, Breeze Airways to the MBN studio at the Capital Region International Airport. Breeze began flights from Lansing to Orlando, FL the evening before and then was heading for their first flight from Lansing to Fort Myers Beach, FL, that afternoon. Fiona is a strategic leader with a focus on achieving results while remaining centered on what matters to Guests and empowering teams to deliver. Proven track record of facilitating cross-organizational strategy execution, utilizing KPI’s to bring teams together to achieve common goals and supporting adoption of new standards and technology. Unique background includes 25 years of experience across airline operations, strategy, analytics, and financial planning and analysis. She shares details about the airline, the new service to Lansing, what to expect from their flights and how Breeze got her out of "retirement" back into the airline industry. Breeze Airways now in Lansing with New Service to Orlando and Fort Myers from Just $79* One Way; Lansing, MI (as originally announced in March 2024) – Breeze Airways, the U.S.’ only NLCC, or ‘Nice Low Cost Carrier,’ is announcing new service to two Florida destinations from Lansing. The new routes will start in early October with twice-weekly service to Orlando and Fort Myers. From Lansing, MI to: Orlando, FL (Wed and Sat, starting Oct 2, one way from $79*); and Fort Myers, FL (Thurs and Sun, starting Oct 3, one way from $79*).  “We are excited to welcome Breeze Airways to LAN and are thankful to be part of their network expansion,” said Nicole Noll-Williams, President and CEO of the Capital Region Airport Authority (CRAA). “Breeze’s new nonstop service from LAN to both Orlando and Fort Myers combined with affordable fares offers additional travel options to our region just in time for winter-weather vacations — all with the ease, convenience, and stress-free travel experience of flying Lansing. We look forward to a thriving partnership with Breeze Airways.” “We’re thrilled to announce the addition of Lansing to our expanding network as we continue to add great destinations nationwide,” said Breeze Airways’ President Tom Doxey. “With Breeze’s added convenience and affordability, our business model continues to see success in cities across the country." Breeze and Barclays US Consumer Bank also announced today the debut of the Breeze Easy™ Visa Signature® credit card. Breeze’s first co-branded credit card comes less than three years after the airline’s launch and offers up to 10X BreezePoints for Breeze purchases including airfare and trip add-ons, such as premium seating, additional checked bags and even inflight snacks and beverages. Other benefits include complimentary inflight Wi-Fi on Breeze’s Airbus fleet, priority boarding and accelerated earn on a wide range of everyday purchases, including groceries and restaurants. The card comes with an $89 annual fee. Terms and conditions apply. Visit MyBreezeEasyCard.com for more information. Breeze doesn’t charge change or cancellation fees up to 15 minutes prior to departure and offers other benefits such as free family seating and a la carte pricing. With seamless booking, no change or cancellation fees, up to 24-months of reusable flight credit and customized flight features delivered via a sleek and simple app, Breeze makes it easy to buy and easy to fly. Learn more about Breeze’s flight offerings via our site or the app. ### » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/