Avelo is "Connecticut's Airline" with 34 routes from the
state – 27 at HVN
Avelo doubles its winter Puerto Rico service and grows at HVN with four
737-800s
Very low, one-way fares to New Orleans start at $79
NEW
HAVEN, Conn., Aug. 13,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Avelo Airlines announced
today continued growth at Southern
Connecticut's Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) with the
addition of a new nonstop route to New
Orleans, La., the doubling of flights to Puerto Rico this winter and more capacity at
Tweed expanding the lineup of Boeing Next Generation 737-800s. This
growth enables Avelo to significantly expand its convenient,
affordable and reliable air service in Southern Connecticut.
Avelo is offering very low, one-way fares starting at
$79* from HVN. Travelers can
make reservations at AveloAir.com.
Avelo Airlines Founder and CEO Andrew
Levy said, "Avelo is proud to be Connecticut's Airline and continue growth in
New Haven with a new route to
New Orleans, plus more
Puerto Rico flights this winter
and increased Customer capacity. With 27 nonstop destinations to
choose from at Tweed, it's easier than ever for travelers to
experience our convenient, affordable and reliable air service. I
appreciate the support Avelo has received from government,
community and business leaders across the state and send special
thanks to our awesome Connecticut Crewmembers who make it all
happen."
New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker said, "With New Haven's
focus on cultural equity and economic opportunity, New Orleans is an exceptionally important new
destination. Avelo's nonstop service will strengthen existing
ties between our cities and help foster new collaborations in the
arts, academia, and innovation."
The New HVN CEO Michael
Jones said, "We are excited for Avelo to
launch New Orleans as our newest
nonstop route from HVN as it is a vibrant cultural and food hub as
well as a major convention destination to connect to our region.
This comes in addition to Avelo's increased four-times-weekly
service to Puerto Rico in
November, further establishing HVN as a gateway to new and exciting
possibilities."
New Avelo Route at Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN):
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
(MSY)
Beginning Thursday, November 14 –
Thursdays and Sundays
New Orleans – Creole Cuisine,
Big Brass Bands and Bourbon Street Come to Life
New Orleans is a one-of-a-kind
food, culture and nightly live music destination in the United States. It's world-renowned
for its distinctive jazz music and brass bands music, Creole
cuisine, unique dialects, and its annual Mardi Gras celebration. The historic heart of
the city is the French Quarter, known for its French and Spanish
Creole architecture where ghost tours troop past Madame
LaLaurie's mansion leading to vibrant nightlife and neon signs
along Bourbon Street.
Avelo Doubles Down on Puerto
Rico
San Juan's Luis Muñoz Marín
International Airport (SJU)
Beginning Friday, November 8, Avelo will double its
frequency of flights to San Juan, Puerto
Rico to four flights a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
and Saturdays.
"Connecticut's Airline" Adds
Larger Customer Capacity at HVN
Beginning in November, Avelo will expand its Boeing Next
Generation 737-800s fleet at HVN, doubling the year-over-year
number of big airplanes allowing for more Customer capacity during
the winter flying period. Avelo will have eight aircraft dedicated
to HVN and over half of the company's 19 aircraft will be dedicated
to the state of Connecticut.
New Haven is Avelo's largest
base – employing over 250 Crewmembers and flying to 27 nonstop
destinations. Since taking flight at HVN in November 2021, Avelo has flown more than 2.4
million Customers at Tweed on over 18,000 flights.
America's Most Convenient Airline
Since taking flight
on April 28, 2021, Avelo has flown
over 5.2 million Customers on over 40,000 flights. Today Avelo
serves 54 destinations spanning 25 states, Puerto Rico and two international countries:
Jamaica and Mexico.
Avelo has unlocked a new era of convenience, choice, and
competition by flying unserved routes to primarily underserved
communities across the country. Every route has at least one small,
easy to use airport. This makes every Avelo journey a smooth, easy,
and more enjoyable experience than contending with the crowds,
congestion and long walks at larger airports.
Avelo is distinguished by its industry-leading reliability.
Year-to-date, Avelo ranks #1 in on-time performance and achieved
the lowest flight cancellation rate in the industry. These results
are reported by Anuvu, a leading aviation data services company
also utilized by The Wall Street Journal for the publication's
annual airline ranking. Anuvu's complete industry results and
rankings are available at AveloAir.com.
Avelo Customers can always change or cancel their itineraries
with no extra fees. Additionally, families can travel with ease
knowing every child 14 and under will be automatically seated with
an accompanying adult at no additional cost.
Avelo offers advanced seat assignments for sale. One third of
its seats are extra leg room seats, ranging from 32 inches to more
than 36 inches, offering a more comfortable experience for
Customers who value more space. In addition to advance seat
assignments, Avelo offers several unbundled travel-enhancing
options that give Customers the flexibility to pay only for what
they value, including priority boarding, checked bags, carry-on
overhead bags, and bringing a pet in the cabin.
About Avelo Airlines
Avelo Airlines' purpose is to Inspire Travel by saving
people time and money. The airline offers travelers time and
money-saving convenience, everyday low fares, and a refreshingly
smooth, caring and reliable travel experience. Operating a fleet of
19 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft, Avelo serves 54 popular
destinations across the United
States, Jamaica and
Mexico, including its six bases at
Los Angeles' Hollywood Burbank
Airport (BUR), Southern
Connecticut's Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN), the
Philadelphia and Delaware Valley
region's Wilmington Airport (ILG), Raleigh-Durham International
Airport (RDU) and the Bay Area's Sonoma County Airport (STS). On
October 24, 2024, Avelo will open its
Central Florida Base at Lakeland
International Airport (LAL). For more information visit
AveloAir.com or the Avelo Newsroom at AveloAir.com/Newsroom.
Media Contact:
Avelo Airlines
Courtney Goff
cgoff@aveloair.com
*Very low, one-way fares include government taxes and fees.
Fares start at $79 between HVN and
MSY for travel between December 5 and
December 15, 2024. Fares must be booked by August 21, 2024. Fares are available on a limited
number of flights and seats. Additional fees for carry-on and
checked bags, assigned seats and other optional services may apply.
A $25 charge per seated traveler
applies to all bookings or changes made through Avelo's Customer
Support Center. For full terms and conditions, please see
Avelo's Contract of Carriage.
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