LAKELAND, Fla.- Avelo Airlines is expanding its reach from Central Florida with the launch of a new route to Nashville, Tennessee, and the introduction of three more nonstop routes from its base at Lakeland International Airport (LAL), conveniently located between Tampa and Orlando. Celebratory one-way fares from Lakeland start as low as $49, available at AveloAir.com.
Starting March 6, Avelo will offer twice-weekly service to Nashville International Airport (BNA) on Thursdays and Sundays, adding a popular destination to its expanding network from Lakeland. This week, Avelo also launched new nonstop routes from LAL to Atlanta (ATL), Hartford, Conn. (BDL), and Philadelphia/Wilmington, Del. (ILG), making it the only airline to offer direct flights on these routes.
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With the addition of these routes, Avelo now serves eight destinations from Lakeland, joining other Florida airports in offering convenient travel options with less congestion and fewer crowds.
Growing Connectivity for Central Florida
Avelo Airlines Founder and CEO Andrew Levy said, “Our new base at Lakeland offers Floridians easy access to air travel, especially for Customers who value the convenience of a small airport. Between the announcement of our new route to Nashville and the start of these new routes today, Customers flying into Lakeland from any of our new destinations can expect more time and freedom to explore Florida in any direction they choose. Lakeland is the perfect complement to our operations in MCO and offers yet another choice among the other Florida airports we serve. It has all the attributes we look for to provide affordable travel between the places people want to fly.”
“We’re excited that our airline partner, Avelo Airlines, has launched new destinations to and from Lakeland. Visitors will soon experience the warmth and hospitality of Central Florida, while local travelers can explore exciting locations like Atlanta, Philadelphia, and northern Connecticut,” said Lakeland City Manager Shawn Sherrouse.
Visit Central Florida’s Director of Tourism Mark Jackson added, “Thanks to Avelo Airlines, it will now be easier for travelers from around the world to experience Central Florida’s Polk County, where the real Florida magic happens.”
Since its inaugural flight in 2021, Avelo has flown over 5.7 million passengers across 49 cities in 23 states and two international destinations, including Jamaica and Mexico. Known for its industry-leading reliability, Avelo ranks #1 in on-time performance and has the lowest cancellation rate, as reported by Anuvu.
With a fleet of 20 Boeing 737s, Avelo focuses on underserved communities, flying primarily out of smaller, hassle-free airports. Passengers enjoy flexible travel options, free changes or cancellations, and family seating arrangements with no added fees. Avelo also offers additional travel perks, including extra legroom seats and unbundled travel options, allowing customers to pay only for what they value.
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