Avelo Airlines has decided to cease its contract to carry out migrant deportation flights for the Department of Homeland Security, citing insufficient financial benefits and public backlash, and will shut down its deportation flight operations at Mesa Gateway Airport.
Avelo Airlines, previously involved in carrying out ICE deportation flights, is ending its ties with ICE and closing its base in Arizona, amid protests and political controversy, although ICE continues to use other airlines for deportations.
Avelo Airlines is ending its participation in ICE deportation flights following protests and legislative efforts in Delaware to scrutinize companies profiting from deportations, with ongoing concerns about transparency and public accountability.
Avelo Airlines has ordered up to 100 Embraer E195-E2 jets, including 50 firm orders and 50 options, to modernize its fleet and expand its network, with deliveries starting in 2027. This makes Avelo the first US airline to operate this aircraft, which offers improved fuel efficiency, passenger comfort, and short-field performance, though the high acquisition cost raises questions about long-term profitability amid industry consolidation.
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer secures its first U.S. order for its E2 jets with a 50-plane deal from startup carrier Avelo Airlines, aiming to modernize its fleet and expand operations, with planes arriving starting in 2027.
Avelo Airlines has ordered up to 100 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, with a firm order for 50 and rights for 50 more, to modernize its fleet, improve cost efficiency, and expand its network, making it the first U.S. carrier to operate Embraer's largest and most advanced aircraft, with deliveries starting in 2027.
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Avelo Airlines is launching a new nonstop route from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport to Tweed-New Haven Airport in Southern Connecticut, starting March 7. The service will operate twice weekly on Fridays and Mondays using a Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. This new route will provide easier access to Southern Connecticut and the greater New England and New York regions, while also offering Connecticut travelers a convenient way to explore Dallas-Fort Worth's attractions.
Avelo Airlines will introduce nonstop flights between Manchester-Boston Regional Airport and South Carolina's Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, becoming the first and only airline to offer this service. The route will operate twice weekly starting May 10, 2024, with fares starting at $62. Additionally, Avelo will increase its flights to North Carolina. The director of MHT Airport expressed gratitude for Avelo's commitment and emphasized the importance of community support for the new route.
Avelo Airlines is expanding its route map by adding three new routes and a new city in New York. The ultra-low-cost carrier will fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Albany International Airport, and from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport and Manchester-Boston Regional Airport. These new routes mark Avelo's continued growth and expansion in the airline industry.
Avelo Airlines will introduce nonstop flights between the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport and the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport in South Carolina, with service operating on Thursdays and Sundays starting May 9. Introductory one-way fares will begin at $62, aiming to connect travelers from Upstate New York to Upstate South Carolina. Monroe County Executive Adam Bello expressed excitement for the new service, highlighting the potential for increased partnerships and travel opportunities between the two communities. Additionally, Avelo Airlines will expand its existing service to the Raleigh-Durham International Airport from twice-weekly to four flights per week.
Avelo Airlines will begin offering nonstop flights between Atlanta and Tweed-New Haven Airport in Connecticut starting May 2, providing a new travel option for passengers. The service will operate four days a week using Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft, and aims to provide cost-effective travel for both business and leisure passengers between Atlanta and Southern Connecticut.
Avelo Airlines has announced the launch of four new nonstop routes from its crew base in New Haven, Connecticut, including flights to Atlanta, Charlotte, Destin-Fort Walton Beach, and Knoxville. The expansion marks Avelo's growing footprint in New Haven, where it plans to serve 21 nonstop destinations, including eight cities in Florida. The new routes are set to begin in May and will provide more convenient and affordable travel options for passengers.
Avelo Airlines is adding four new nonstop destinations at Tweed New Haven Airport, including Atlanta, Charlotte, Knoxville, and Destin, becoming the only airline to offer nonstop service from southern Connecticut to these cities. The services will begin in May 2024, and customers can make reservations on the Avelo Airlines website. With this expansion, Tweed New Haven Airport will now provide flights to 21 nonstop destinations, more than any other airline in the state.
Avelo Airlines is set to become the sixth airline at McGhee Tyson Airport, offering nonstop flights to New Haven, Connecticut, starting May 9. The new route will connect Knoxville to the picturesque towns of New England, with introductory fares starting at $62. The airport's record passenger traffic and organic growth have attracted the airline, signaling potential for more flight and airline options in the future. Avelo Airlines, known for flying unserved routes at smaller airports, will serve 47 destinations in 23 states and Puerto Rico. Additionally, Knoxville airport is undergoing parking and terminal expansions to accommodate its growing regional aviation hub status.