Bright light city gonna set Humboldt’s soul on fire, reportedly

All hail Breeze Airways! You remember them, right? Back in July, it was announced that, starting in 2026, Breeze will swoop in to fill the Burbank-shaped travel hole left in Humboldt’s heart when Avelo Airlines opted to ghost us. Oh, and they’re going to hook us up with direct Salt Lake City flights as a bonus. Easy Breeze-y. 

Huh?!

Well, it appears Breeze blessings continue. Today your Lost Coast Outpost was referred to some small print in an Instagram story posted by the airline that boasts of an ACV to Las Vegas route starting on March 11! How did we not hear of this?! Sure enough, LoCO clicked on over to Breeze Airways website and found ourselves able to book twice-weekly flights (Wednesday and Saturday) to Las Vegas for as low as $118 roundtrip! 

Well, then! We’ve been itching to give the Sphere some of our money. Now it’s even easier!

Why are we finding out about this new freedom this way, you may ask? You’d think an airline might issue some sort of formal announcement when they add a sexy new route they want people utilize. A press release! Something! Sure, that might have been nice, but beggars like us can’t be choosey. Humboldt will take it. 

UPDATE, 2:45 p.m.: …aaand now here’s the Humboldt County Administrative Office with a press release:

Breeze Airways has announced new nonstop air service between the California-Redwood Coast Humboldt County Airport (ACV) and Las Vegas, NV beginning March 11, 2026.

Starting today, travelers can book a flight on Breeze to Las Vegas, with prices starting from $49 each way.

“Breeze is known for its convenient, affordable flights, premium seating options, and amenities like fast onboard Wi-Fi and power at every seat, and we look forward to introducing travelers in the Humboldt County area to our Seriously Nice™ service,” said David Neeleman, founder and CEO of Breeze Airways. “Arcata-Eureka is exactly the kind of underserved market our airline set out to serve and we’re confident our new guests will enjoy their enhanced travel experience onboard one of our brand-new Airbus A220 aircraft.”

Affordable flights to Las Vegas are scheduled to run Wednesdays and Saturdays, starting March 11, 2026. Travelers can book their flights on Breeze Airways now at FlyBreeze.com. 

“We could not be happier that Breeze Airways has introduced new service between California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport and Las Vegas,” said Second District Supervisor and Board Chair Michelle Bushnell. “We are so appreciative of Breeze’s dedication to meeting the needs of Humboldt County travelers and visitors and furthering connectivity in our region.”

For more information about Breeze Airways, visit FlyBreeze.com.
For more information on the California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport, please visit FlyACV.com.

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