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JetBlue founder unveils Utah-based airline Breeze Aviation

COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, Utah (AP) — An air travel entrepreneur has introduced a new Utah-based airline carrier 20 years after launching JetBlue. Deseret News reported Utah native David Neeleman unveiled the official name of his fifth carrier startup Breeze Aviation on Friday. He previously launched Morris Air, WestJet, JetBlue and Azul. Neeleman has not yet announced potential routes for the carrier, but has said he plans to identify and leverage nonstop flights between currently underserved airports. Company officials say some flights could start as early as May. Neeleman says there are no plans to service Salt Lake City International Airport, but other airports in the state could see new routes.

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