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Avelo Airlines introduces three new routes for Raleigh Durham base’s first anniversary

Thursday, February 15, 2024

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Avelo Airlines marked a significant milestone today as they celebrated the first anniversary of establishing their base at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). In conjunction with this celebration, the airline unveiled its plans for expanded East Coast service, introducing a new destination and three additional nonstop routes.

To commemorate the one-year anniversary of Avelo’s operations at RDU, the airline proudly announced Albany, New York, as the latest addition to its network, offering exclusive nonstop flights to The Research Triangle. Furthermore, Avelo unveiled two new routes to Greenville/Spartanburg, S.C. (via GSP), extending exclusive nonstop service from Manchester, New Hampshire/Boston, Massachusetts (via MHT), and Rochester, New York (via ROC).

Commencing in May 2024, these three new routes will be serviced by Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. Introductory one-way fares start at $62*, and reservations can be made via AveloAir.com. Avelo has also extended its selling schedule, now allowing bookings for travel through September 2, 2024.

Here are the specifics for the new route:

  1. The flight will operate from Albany International Airport (ALB) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).
  2. Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)
  1. Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)

Avelo Airlines Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy said, “We are excited to celebrate one year of base operations at RDU by adding three more popular routes to our East Coast network. Whether visiting friends and family or enjoying a leisurely vacation, Avelo offers time and money-saving convenience for our Customers. And with the extension of our booking schedule through Labor Day, Customers can now start planning their summer vacations and long-weekend getaways.”

Commemorating One Year of Operations at Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina

On February 15, 2023, Avelo inaugurated its fifth operational base at RDU. Since then, the airline has expanded its fleet to include a second aircraft and has grown its RDU-based team to approximately 90 Crewmembers, encompassing various roles such as Personnel comprising airport customer service representatives, flight attendants, pilots, aircraft technical operations and maintenance staff, and supervisors.There are still more career opportunities available within the organization.

Since its launch at RDU, Avelo has catered to over 230,000 Customers and conducted more than 1,700 flights.

Michael Landguth, President, and CEO of Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority remarked, “Avelo swiftly became a preferred airline in the Triangle, now serving six nonstop routes and celebrating its first anniversary of base operations at RDU. We’re excited to include Albany, New York in RDU’s expanding roster of nonstop destinations and to support Avelo’s ongoing growth.”

Avelo: America’s Most Convenient Airline

Avelo’s founding mission is to Inspire Travel by providing its passengers with time and cost-saving options. Since its inception on April 28, 2021, Avelo has transported over 4 million Customers on more than 30,000 flights. Presently, Avelo serves 48 destinations across 23 states and Puerto Rico.

Avelo has revolutionized travel by offering unserved routes primarily to underserved communities nationwide. All Avelo flights are nonstop, with at least one airport on nearly every route being small and easy to navigate, enhancing the overall travel experience.

Customers of Avelo enjoy the flexibility of changing or canceling their itineraries without any extra fees. Families can travel stress-free as children aged 14 and under are automatically seated with accompanying adults at no additional cost.

Furthermore, Avelo provides advanced seat assignments for purchase, with one-third of its seats offering extra legroom ranging from 32 inches to over 36 inches. Additionally, Avelo offers various unbundled travel enhancements, allowing Customers to pay only for the services they value, including priority boarding, checked bags, carry-on overhead bags, and bringing pets in the cabin.

Avelo stands out for its industry-leading reliability. In 2023, the airline recorded the lowest rate of flight cancellations in the United States. airline industry and ranked #2 in on-time reliability, based on data from Anuvu’s third-party platform. (Anuvu’s platform is utilized by The Wall Street Journal for its annual best and worst airline ranking, excluding Avelo and other airlines not meeting size thresholds for the publication’s coverage.)

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