Low-cost U.S. airline Avelo Airlines is taking a big leap forward with flights outside of U.S. territory for the first time. Two new Avelo international routes are starting over the next month.
This move comes to create healthy competition for Breeze Airways, which is a post-COVID airline rapidly gaining momentum. The two airlines will share similar routes along America’s eastern seaboard for the foreseeable future.
A Rastafarian Route
Avelo Airlines made its first official flight outside of the U.S., this past weekend. The first foreign flight touched down at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The inaugural flight had over 150 passengers on board, flying from Bradley International Airport in Hartford, Connecticut.
Avelo will manage one flight each on Wednesdays and Saturdays from Connecticut to Jamaica. These flights will be using the airline’s Boeing 737 aircraft.
This route was decided strategically by Avelo brass As over 50,000 residents in Connecticut have Jamaican ancestry, the airline sees the route as an opportunity to create convenience for those that want to see friends and family in the Caribbeans.
Avelo CEO Andrew Levy addressed members of the media regarding the first flight to Jamaica:
“This is a significant milestone for Avelo. With a large Jamaican community residing in Connecticut, we are looking forward to making it easier for them to connect with family and friends.”
CEO of Sangster Airport Shane Munroe also had encouraging words about the new route:
“We are confident that this will not only boost tourism to Jamaica but also open more opportunities for cultural exchange and business between the two regions.”
This new route announcement to Jamaica was made right after Avelo claimed its own base at Bradley Airport. The base opened on 7 November. Aside from international flights, Avelo will use the airport to fly to Concord, North Carolina, Wilmington, North Carolina, Daytona Beach, Florida, Lakeland, Florida, and Houston, Texas. Flights will operate to each destination twice weekly.
Saying “Hola” to Avelo International Routes
Avelo is also commencing its second international route very soon. Starting 20 November, Avelo will fly from Houston to Cancun, Mexico. Avelo will also plan flights to Cancun from Hartford in the future.
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont gave his thoughts on the state’s relationship with the airline:
“Over the last several years, Bradley has implemented many major improvements that have resulted in this airport being ranked by leading travel analysts as one of the best in the nation.”
“The addition of Avelo Airlines at Bradley will only increase this airport’s reputation as one of the most convenient airports in the northeast. I look forward to Avelo’s continued growth in Connecticut.”
