Two years after Breeze Airways initiated flights at Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT), the Grand Junction Regional Air Service Alliance celebrates a significant victory. Breeze is now a sustainable partner for the region, scaling its operations to the point where multiple routes now succeed without Alliance support. Breeze Airways’ continued commitment to the region highlights the effectiveness of the collaborative approach between the Alliance and the airport to expanding and strengthening air service.
“This is exactly what the Air Service Alliance was created to do: partner with airlines, demonstrate demand, and turn new routes into lasting service,” said Jay Seaton, Chair of the Board for the Grand Junction Regional Air Service Alliance. “Breeze’s success in Grand Junction shows that our region can support expanded connectivity and reinforces our long-term strategy to grow reliable air service options for our community.”
Breeze launched its first-ever scheduled flights to Colorado on February 6, 2024, with nonstop service between Grand Junction and Orange County, California. Building on the success of that inaugural route, Breeze expanded service in January 2025 with nonstop flights to Las Vegas.
Today, both the Orange County and Las Vegas routes have proven sustainable and continue to operate without additional support from the Alliance. Notably, Breeze now offers five-times-weekly service between Grand Junction and Orange County, further strengthening connectivity to Southern California. Breeze’s service expanded travel options for residents, strengthened tourism to Western Colorado, and improved connectivity for business, education and outdoor recreation travelers.
“Building sustainable air service is a long-term effort that requires strong partnerships and community support,” said Angela Padalecki, Chief Executive Officer, Grand Junction Regional Airport. “Breeze’s performance at GJT reinforces our region’s potential and helps position Grand Junction for future air service opportunities.”
The Grand Junction Regional Air Service Alliance works with airline partners, the Grand Junction Regional Airport, and the community to support existing air service and pursue opportunities that strengthen long-term connectivity for the Grand Valley. The Alliance remains focused on building sustainable air service that supports economic growth, tourism, and quality of life for the entire region.
Grand Junction Regional Airport offers the best year-round airline service of any airport in the region. With 15 daily flights across four airlines to six nonstop destinations Grand Junction Regional Airport provides one-stop connectivity to 300 unique destinations. Search for and book flights directly at www.gjairport.com.
About the Grand Junction Regional Air Service Alliance
The Grand Junction Regional Air Service Alliance (GJRASA) is a community organization dedicated to strengthening and expanding commercial air service at Grand Junction Regional Airport. Funded in part by lodging tax revenue, the Alliance works to attract airline partners, support route development, and ensure sustainable air service that drives economic growth and regional connectivity.