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We're going to Disney World: Breeze Airways to begin Lincoln service later this year

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We're going to Disney World: Breeze Airways to begin Lincoln service later this year

• Neal Franklin
• Jul 29, 2025
• Jul 29, 2025
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David Haring announces arrival of Breeze Airways.

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After a long wait, Lincoln's airport is adding a new airline.

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A crowd gathers during a news conference announcing the arrival of Breeze Airways in July at the Lincoln Airport. The Airport Authority Board finalized incentives for the carrier Thursday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

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Air service consultant Kenneth Strickland speaks during a news conference announcing the arrival of Breeze Airways Tuesday at the Lincoln Airport.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

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Trent Porter, chief financial officer of Breeze Airways, speaks during a news conference announcing the arrival of the airline Tuesday at the Lincoln Airport.

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Trent Porter, the Chief Financial Officer at Breeze Airways, is filmed on the phone of Dan Parsons as he speaks during a press conference announcing a new airline at the Lincoln Airport on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Lincoln.

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David Haring, executive director of the Lincoln Airport, speaks during a news conference announcing the arrival of Breeze Airways on July 29 at the Lincoln Airport.

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A crowd listens to David Haring, executive director of the Lincoln Airport, speak during a news conference announcing the arrival of Breeze Airways Tuesday at the Lincoln Airport.

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Signage celebrates the arrival of Breeze Airways.

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Chris Hove, chair of the Lincoln Airport Authority Board, speaks during a news conference announcing the arrival of Breeze Airways Tuesday at the Lincoln Airport.

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Airline passengers descend down an escalator at the Lincoln Airport on July 29.

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Lincoln City Councilman Brodey Weber speaks during a news conference announcing the arrival of Breeze Airways Tuesday at the Lincoln Airport.

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Chris Hove, chair of the Lincoln Airport Authority Board, speaks during a news conference announcing the arrival of Breeze Airways Tuesday at the Lincoln Airport.

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Signage celebrates the arrival of Breeze Airways.

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Air service consultant Kenneth Strickland speaks during a news conference announcing the arrival of Breeze Airways Tuesday at the Lincoln Airport.

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Signage celebrates the arrival of Breeze Airways.

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Lincoln City Councilman Brodey Weber speaks during a news conference announcing the arrival of Breeze Airways Tuesday at the Lincoln Airport.

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A crowd gathers during a news conference announcing the arrival of Breeze Airways in July at the Lincoln Airport. The Airport Authority Board finalized incentives for the carrier Thursday.

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Chris Hove, chair of the Lincoln Airport Authority Board, speaks during a news conference announcing the arrival of Breeze Airways Tuesday at the Lincoln Airport.

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