Avelo Airlines launched as a new airline less than two years ago and it has been adding new destinations at a fast pace. In spite of the pandemic, high fuel prices and weather conditions, this airline continues to take flight by serving under-utilized airports with an all-Boeing 737 fleet to fly to destination airports which might need cost and profit management assistance.
Avelo Airlines announced yesterday it is continuing to expand its national network with the addition of three new destinations: Brownsville-South Padre Island, Texas; Charlottesville, Virginia; and Colorado Springs, Colorado. With the addition of these three new markets, Avelo will now serve 35 destinations across the U.S.
- Avelo’s four new exclusive routes will provide affordable, convenient and reliable nonstop air service to Los Angeles (BUR) and Orlando
- Brownsville / South Padre Island will be Avelo’s first home-state market
- Avelo to offer the only nonstop flights to both SpaceX’s Los Angeles headquarters and Florida’s Space Coast from SpaceX’s South Texas spaceport
- Introductory one-way fares start at $49
Avelo Airlines Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy said, “Avelo is growing again. The addition of these three new destinations and four new exclusive nonstop routes exemplifies our commitment to bringing affordable, convenient and reliable air service to unserved and underserved communities across the country. We are confident the low fares and smooth travel experience we are introducing to these three new communities will inspire their residents to travel even more. As a Houston-based company, we are especially excited to welcome our first Texas market to Avelo’s network.”
Two new Burbank routes: Brownsville-South Padre Island and Colorado Springs
From its base at Los Angeles’ most popular airport – Hollywood-Burbank Airport (BUR) – Avelo will offer exclusive nonstop service to Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO). Avelo will begin serving COS on May 3 and operate three-times weekly on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Avelo will begin serving BRO on May 17 and operate twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Introductory one-way fares between BUR and COS start at $49* and fares between BUR and BRO start at $89*.
With the addition of these two new routes, Avelo will expand its affordable, convenient and reliable service to 10 popular destinations from BUR. BRO and COS join Boise, Idaho (BOI); Pasco Tri-Cities, Washington (PSC); three Oregon cities: Bend/Redmond (RDM), Eugene (EUG) and Medford/Rogue Valley (MFR); and three other California cities: Sonoma/Santa Rosa (STS), Eureka/Arcata (ACV) and Redding (RDD).
Two new Orlando routes: Brownsville / South Padre Island and Charlottesville
From its base at Orlando’s most convenient airport – Orlando International Airport (MCO) – Avelo will offer exclusive nonstop service to Brownsville / South Padre Island and Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO). The MCO to CHO route will begin on May 3 and operate twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays with introductory one-way fares starting at $49**. The MCO to BRO route will begin on May 17 and operate twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays with introductory one-way fares starting at $69*.
With this announcement, Avelo will now serve 11 nonstop destinations from MCO, joining Binghamton, New York (BGM); Dayton, Ohio (DAY); Dubuque, Iowa (DBQ); New Haven, Connecticut (HVN); Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina (RDU); Wilmington, Delaware (ILG); Wilmington, North Carolina (ILM); and two Michigan cities: Kalamazoo (AZO) and Lansing (LAN).
Avelo is the only airline flying all four routes which will operate on Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. Customers can make reservations at AveloAir.com.
Connecting SpaceX employees and families
When Avelo inaugurates service at BRO in May, it will be the only airline providing nonstop service to both SpaceX’s LA headquarters and Florida’s Space Coast from SpaceX’s South Texas spaceport. SpaceX is expected to attempt its first Starship orbital flight next month from its Boca Chica Star Base – located 20 miles east of BRO.
Introductory Fare Terms And Conditions
To launch service to these new markets, Avelo has very low, one-ways fares beginning at $49.00. These fares are subject to the following conditions:
*Very low, one-way fares include government taxes and fees. Fares start at $49 between BUR and COS; at $89 between BUR and BRO; and at $69 between MCO and BRO, fares must be booked by March 2, 2023. Travel must be completed by September 6, 2023. 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 $20 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.
**Very low, one-way fares include government taxes and fees. Fares start at $49 between MCO and CHO, fares must be booked by February 28, 2023. 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 $20 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.
Final Thoughts
I have to admit it, I didn’t give this airline a chance, launching during the pandemic. Despite the odds, Andrew Levy uses the narrow-body workhorse 737 and flies out of under-utilized airports. Avelo with its solid business plan continues to add new routes and cities at a fast pace.
If the flight schedules work for you and you can take advantage of the introductory fares, you will save some money.
