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28.10.2024 - 17:39 / travelandleisure.com / Andrew Levy
A getaway to warmer weather just got easier and cheaper.
Avelo Airlines recently announced four new routes from the Orlando, FL area, and is celebrating with $46 fares. With the expansion of new routes, Avelo will be opening a new crew base at Lakeland International Airport, which is one hour and 15 minutes south of Orlando Airport, and one hour east of Tampa Airport, making it an alternative option for passengers visiting each of the two major Florida cities.
From Lakeland, Avelo will launch service to Rochester, NY, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Concord, NC (which is near Charlotte, NC) and Manchester, NH (which is near Boston, MA). The low-cost carrier operates its flights from regional airports that are adjacent to major cities, which explains the Manchester and Concord airport options.
Each new route will operate twice weekly, and Avelo states they are the only airline to operate direct service between each of the markets.
The launch could be helpful for travelers seeking a low-cost or direct flight to Orlando, which is home to popular theme parks such as Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, and SeaWorld.
“Our new base at Lakeland offers Floridians easy access to air travel, especially for Customers who value the convenience of a small airport. Customers flying into Lakeland from any of our new destinations can expect more time and freedom to explore Florida in any direction they choose,” Avelo Airlines Founder and CEO Andrew Levy said in a release.
The new routes are currently discounted for purchase at $46 one-way, while availability lasts, and tickets can be purchased on Avelo’s website.
Avelo has been on the move with network planning including the newly launched Sonoma, CA to Salt Lake City, UT, as well as Daytona Beach, FL to Hartford, CT.
The low-cost carrier is based in Houston, TX, and was founded by a former United Airlines executive. The airline operates a fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
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