Summary

  • Avelo Airlines has extended its flight schedule through the 2024 holiday season.
  • The airline will increase frequencies to San Juan, Puerto Rico, but will trim its domestic route network by six markets.
  • The carrier has plans to expand its fleet with another Boeing 737-800 from Southwest Airlines.

Low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines is gearing up for increased travel demand with the extension of its flight schedule through the 2024 holiday season. The carrier announced on Tuesday that passengers can now book flights to 29 destinations along the East Coast through early January 2025.

In addition to its presence in the East, the airline is also focused on its international presence. As part of the extension, Avelo will increase its frequencies to San Juan, Puerto Rico, from its hub at Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN).

Getting a head start

The carrier said it is offering “travel-inspiring” fares for one-way travel, starting at $41. Flights to and from the following destinations are available for booking on the airline’s website through the first week of January.

Albany International Airport (ALB)

Wilmington Airport (ILG)

Hartsfield–Jackson International Airport (ATL)

Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

Charleston International Airport (CHS)

Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

Condord–Padgett Regional Airport (USA)

Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU)

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)

Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)

Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

Tampa International Airport (TPA)

Greeneville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)

Manchester–Boston Regional Airport (MHT)

Wilmington International Airport (ILM)

Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)

Nashville International Airport (BNA)

Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN)

Orlando International Airport (MCO)

Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL)

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Trevor Yearly, the carrier’s Head of Commercial, spoke about extending its flight schedule on Tuesday.

“The winter and holiday season is right around the corner, and we are excited to extend Avelo’s East Coast flight schedule through January 7. With Avelo’s everyday low fares and industry-leading reliability, now is the perfect time for travelers to get a head start on booking their winter vacation or long-weekend getaway. Avelo offers somewhere for everyone – from tropical white-sand beaches to outdoor adventure destinations, to cultural and entertainment hotspots and more.”

Trimming domestic network

Beginning in November, Avelo will also be doubling frequencies between HVN and SJU. The carrier will add flights from two weekly to four flights per week, operating on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The news comes as the airline will also trim its route network due to unprofitability. A spokesperson for the airline confirmed on Tuesday that it will exit six markets later this year:

  • Capital Region International Airport (LAN)
  • Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)
  • Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)
  • Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)
  • Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM)
  • Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)

The airline serves the airports from MCO. Service to AZO, LAN, and DBQ operates seasonally, but Avelo said the three routes will not return. BRO, which additionally has service from Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), will be exited on August 18th, while service to CWA will wrap up on August 31st.

In a statement to Simple Flying, the airline explained its decision behind exiting the markets.

“Unfortunately, these routes were not profitable, and we do not expect them to be so within a reasonable time horizon. Every route Avelo flies must be profitable or be on a trend line towards that goal. Before we commit to a new route, we conduct a thorough analysis of any available and relevant data before committing to a new route. In most cases, the routes we enter succeed and we continue service. However, with those that do not – like these six – we must make the difficult decision to exit them.”

Avelo 737-700 flying

Photo: Robin Guess | Shutterstock

Simple Flying contacted the carrier for comment on the matter, but a representative could not be immediately reached.

Expanding the fleet

Avelo’s all-Boeing 737 fleet comprises 16 aircraft – seven 737-700s and nine 737-800s. All cabins are configured in a one-class format, with the -700s accommodating 149 passengers and the -800s seating 189 passengers. The airline’s aircraft are planes that have flown with other airlines. Earlier this year, Avelo expanded its fleet by dry leasing five aircraft from GOL Linhas Aereas.

An Avelo Airlines 737-800 flying

Photo: Robin Guess/Shutterstock.

The carrier is also reportedly due to receive another 737-800. According to Planespotters.net, the aircraft was formerly operated by Southwest Airlines on lease, registered as N8604K. It is currently “stored” but will be reregistered as N815VL to assume operations with Avelo.

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