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Hello, Avelo! Avelo Airlines Takes Flight from Houston with Exclusive Nonstop Service to Southern Connecticut

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

HOUSTON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Houston-based Avelo Airlines announced today it will begin flying from the Bayou City in June with exclusive nonstop service from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Southern Connecticut's most convenient airport – Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN).

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  • When this new route takes flight, Avelo will be the only airline offering nonstop service between Houston and the state of Connecticut.
  • Avelo Airlines Founder, Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy said, "Houston, it's time to say hello to Avelo!
  • Avelo was founded and established its Support Center (how the airline refers to its headquarters) in Houston in 2018.
  • Avelo launched in April 2021 with scheduled commercial service from its first base at Los Angeles' Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR).

California Dreaming: Escape Las Vegas' Big Game Crowds with Super-Low Fares to L.A. and California Wine Country

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For Vegas residents looking to escape the crowds of the Big Game, Avelo Airlines announced today it is adding special nonstop roundtrip flights from Las Vegas to L.A. and California Wine Country.

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  • One-way fares from Vegas to L.A. and Sonoma County start at $51
    LAS VEGAS, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For Vegas residents looking to escape the crowds of the Big Game, Avelo Airlines announced today it is adding special nonstop roundtrip flights from Las Vegas to L.A. and California Wine Country.
  • During the Big Game weekend (Friday February 9 through Monday February 12) Avelo is adding flights from Las Vegas' Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to L.A.'s most convenient and popular airport – Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) – and California Wine Country's Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS).
  • Avelo Airlines Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy said, "These special flights will make it easy for people to escape the congestion that accompanies the Big Game.
  • What better way to spend a long weekend away from the Vegas crowds than soaking in the Southern California sun or sampling some Northern California wines."

Avelo Airlines Cheering On 49ers with Special Super Bowl Flights from Bay Area's Sonoma Airport to Vegas

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO and SANTA ROSA, Calif., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Avelo Airlines announced today it is adding special nonstop roundtrip flights between the Bay Area's Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS) and Las Vegas' Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) for Super Bowl LVIII.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO and SANTA ROSA, Calif., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Avelo Airlines announced today it is adding special nonstop roundtrip flights between the Bay Area's Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS) and Las Vegas' Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) for Super Bowl LVIII.
  • We look forward to joining our fellow Bay Area fans in cheering on the Niners in Super Bowl LVIII."
  • Every Avelo flight is nonstop and on almost every route at least one airport on every Avelo flight is a small, easy to use airport.
  • Unlike most other airlines, Avelo Customers can always change or cancel their itineraries with no extra fees.

Avelo Airlines Upgrades Pilot Compensation

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

HOUSTON, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Avelo Airlines today announced it is upgrading pilot compensation to an hourly rate that exceeds all regional carriers and most Ultra-Low-Cost-Carriers (ULCC). The increase announced today is the fifth pay increase Avelo pilots have received since the airline took flight in April 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Avelo's leadership team embodies more than 400 years of collective aviation experience, including former executives from Allegiant Air, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Northwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and US Airways.
  • Chief Pilot Captain Bob Lieser: Captain Lieser brings more than 20,000 flight hours and four decades of commercial aviation and flight operations leadership experience to Avelo.
  • During that period, he has flown for Virgin America, Midwest Airlines, Mesaba Airlines, and, most recently, Allegiant Air.
  • Head of Technical Operations Gary Martin: In addition to 12 years of executive roles at renowned aerospace companies Honeywell Aerospace and Bombardier Aerospace, Martin has held engineering and base maintenance leadership roles with Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, America West Airlines, and Eastern Airlines.

Canada reaffirms our unwavering support for Ukraine for as long as it takes

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Friday, September 22, 2023

The Prime Minister announced Canada is shifting our approach to provide multi-year assistance and ensure Ukraine has the predictable support it needs for long-term success.

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  • The Prime Minister announced Canada is shifting our approach to provide multi-year assistance and ensure Ukraine has the predictable support it needs for long-term success.
  • "Canada will stand with Ukraine with whatever it takes, for as long as it takes.
  • During his visit to Canada, President Zelenskyy delivered an address to Parliament to thank Canada for its continued support.
  • Since Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine, Canada has welcomed more than 175,000 Ukrainians and their family members.

Avelo Airlines Hits the Jackpot Opening its Newest Base of Operations in Las Vegas with Six Nonstop Routes

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Avelo Airlines Founder, Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy said, "As they say, What Happens in Vegas, Can Only Happen in Vegas, and that makes Las Vegas a winning bet for our sixth base.

Key Points: 
  • Avelo Airlines Founder, Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy said, "As they say, What Happens in Vegas, Can Only Happen in Vegas, and that makes Las Vegas a winning bet for our sixth base.
  • The new flights, destinations and jobs our new base enables hits the jackpot for Las Vegas, Avelo and, most importantly, our Customers."
  • At Avelo, Levy is joined by other former Allegiant leaders, including Chief Operating Officer Greg Baden who hosted today's opening ceremony at LAS.
  • Avelo this week inaugurates three new routes and expands another, with two more routes beginning in mid-September and early-October.

Avelo Airlines Flies its First One Million Customers at its Los Angeles / Burbank Base

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Friday, September 1, 2023

This week, Avelo also surpassed carrying three million Customers systemwide since the airline's debut.

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  • This week, Avelo also surpassed carrying three million Customers systemwide since the airline's debut.
  • Avelo Airlines CEO and Founder Andrew Levy said, "From the start, Avelo has been on a mission to Inspire Travel by making flying affordable and easy so that our Customers can travel more.
  • I appreciate our L.A. Customers for choosing Avelo and our BUR-based Crewmembers for making Avelo the easy way to 13 popular nonstop destinations."
  • In addition to offering Customers everyday low fares on every route, Avelo Customers can always change or cancel their itineraries with no extra fees.

Hello, Avelo! Avelo Airlines Announces Exclusive Nonstop Service to Las Vegas and Los Angeles from Salem / Portland

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

SALEM, Ore., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Avelo Airlines announced today exclusive nonstop service from the greater Salem / Portland region to Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Avelo is the first commercial airline serving Salem Municipal Airport (SLE) in nearly 15 years and is the only airline offering nonstop flights from SLE to the Entertainment Capital of the World and Southern California.

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  • SALEM, Ore., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Avelo Airlines announced today exclusive nonstop service from the greater Salem / Portland region to Las Vegas and Los Angeles.
  • Avelo will operate twice-weekly nonstop service on Thursdays and Sundays between Salem and Las Vegas beginning October 5, 2023.
  • Avelo Airlines Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy said, "Salem – say hello to Avelo!
  • We are excited to announce nonstop service from the greater Salem / Portland region to Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

Avelo Airlines Doubles Down on Vegas with New Base

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

LAS will be Avelo's sixth U.S. base

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  • LAS will be Avelo's sixth U.S. base
    LAS VEGAS, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Avelo Airlines announced today it will open its sixth U.S. base in Las Vegas this September.
  • Avelo Airlines Founder, Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy said, "As the Entertainment Capital of the World, Las Vegas is a winning bet for our sixth U.S. base.
  • We are excited about the exclusive nonstop access to Vegas Avelo's new base will offer our Customers from these five communities and more in the future.
  • The new flights, destinations and jobs our new base will enable is a winning hand for Las Vegas, Avelo and, most importantly, our Customers."

Hello, Avelo!Avelo Airlines Takes Flight to Los Angeles and Orlando with Nonstop Service from Brownsville-South Padre Island

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Houston-based Avelo Airlines takes flight today from Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) with exclusive nonstop service to Los Angeles and Orlando.

Key Points: 
  • BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Houston-based Avelo Airlines takes flight today from Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) with exclusive nonstop service to Los Angeles and Orlando.
  • Avelo Airlines Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy said, "BRO – it's officially time to say hello to Avelo!
  • Getting to Los Angeles and Orlando from South Texas is now easier than ever."
  • Avelo Airlines' commitment to affordable, convenient travel aligns with our mission to provide the best services to our residents and visitors.