Avelo Launches $59 Fall Flights From Connecticut To Florida

Passenger enthusiastic about Avelo Air’s low-cost service have described journey on the start-up’s refreshed 737s as a ‘little little bit of heaven.’ Now the airline is definitely providing service out of HVN—-not the heavenly paradise, however Connecticut’s Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN).

The HVN-ly service (OK, I’ll cease now) expands Avelo’s attain to the U.S. East Coast. The primary new U.S. airline in 15 years, Avelo has been flying to 9 locations throughout the U.S. West from Burbank, CA since April 28. With New Haven as its East Coast hub, Avelo will now be the primary airline to supply nonstop flights between HVN and Florida. 

Getaways to the Sunshine State will begin November 3. Avelo will function nonstop flights from New Haven (HVN) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Worldwide Airport (FLL), Fort Myers’ Southwest Florida Worldwide Airport (RSW), Orlando Worldwide Airport (MCO) and Tampa Worldwide Airport (TPA). 

As a low-fare airline, Avelo is kicking off its Florida flights with introductory fares beginning at $59*. Tickets may be booked at AveloAir.com.

The introductory fare should be booked by August 31, 2021, for journey by November 17, 2021, and is offered on a restricted variety of seats. Extra charges for carry-on and checked luggage, assigned seats and different elective companies might apply.

“Connecticut residents advised us they need extra handy and inexpensive choices for flying to Florida,” mentioned Avelo Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy. “The refreshingly easy and clean HVN small-airport expertise will guarantee our Clients depart relaxed and prepared for some enjoyable within the solar.”

Over 3.5 million individuals dwell in Connecticut. New Haven, eighty miles from Manhattan, is way extra handy for them than New York space airports like LaGuardia, JFK, and Newark. Tweed-New Haven is close to a number of main highways and commuter railways, making it Connecticut’s most handy and simply accessible airport. “For years the individuals of southern Connecticut have been asking for extra choices in terms of flights and – beginning this November – that will probably be a actuality,” mentioned Sean Scanlon, Govt Director of Tweed-New Haven Airport.

Avelo will function single-class Boeing 737-700 Subsequent Gen plane with 147 seats from New Haven. The concept is to offer a extra snug, mainline jet expertise than the small regional jets and turboprops that traditionally served the airport. Avelo will even make investments $1.2 million to assist improve services and operations as a part of an general $100 million modernization, together with a brand new terminal and prolonged runway at HVN.

Avelo says that in its first 100 days of operation, Avelo has operated greater than 1,250 flights with solely three cancellations, a 99.8% completion issue. Throughout that very same interval, Avelo achieved an 85% on-time arrival efficiency.

Florida Locations 

Avelo is concentrated on the leisure traveler, and Connecticut Yankees can discover one thing to get pleasure from in every of the airline’s new Florida locations.

Avelo will supply 5 flights per week to Orlando and Fort Lauderdale staring on November 4. The airline will fly instances per week to Tampa Bay beginning November 8, with two flights per week to Fort Meyers starting November 11.

Better Fort Lauderdale presents over 300 sunny days with twenty-four miles of golden sandy seashores and waterfront eating and buying. With snug year-round temperatures, the Atlantic Ocean is at all times inviting to scuba divers, snorkelers, stand-up paddleboarders and jet skiers. The vacation spot additionally boasts luxurious lodges, museums, nightlife, buying, casinos, and household enjoyable. 

 Fort Myers, on the peaceable Gulf of Mexico, is thought for its lovely climate, shell-strewn seashores, outside leisure actions, and historic estates. It is also a gateway to a stretch of barrier islands together with the Sanibel space, recognized for its seashores, fishing, nature excursions, fowl watching, golf, and tennis.

Orlando, after all, is the Theme Park Capital of the World for its parks and sights, corresponding to Disney World and Common Orlando. The realm additionally boasts 5,000 eating places that includes superstar cooks, native favorites, and lots of choices. Orlando can also be house to scorching nightlife and a vibrant leisure scene, craft breweries, wineries, {and professional} sports activities.

Tampa Bay claims 361 days of sunshine per yr and among the world’s top-rated seashores. Guests can uncover blue skies and sunshine, a glowing waterfront, fishing world-class cooks, household enjoyable and a century of Cuban tradition. The realm boasts the favored Tampa Riverwalk, linking downtown’s favourite sights alongside the Hillsborough River, to the Heights Public Market. Signature sights embody Busch Gardens and The Florida Aquarium, in addition to the Tremendous Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Pandemic Precautions

Avelo launched throughout COVID-19, and the pandemic continues to be with us. The FAA lately introduced that it’s extending the masks mandate for passengers on US flights by January 22, 2022. Along with masking, Avelo says it encourages social distancing finest practices every time doable. The corporate says all prospects obtain a comfort package deal containing a hand sanitizer and bottled water.

Avelo additionally frequently cleans and disinfects its plane, whereas tray tables, galleys, bathrooms, and all different excessive contact surfaces are sanitized each night with hospital-grade disinfectant. Avelo additionally treats it plane frequently with a complicated antimicrobial protectant that kills viruses, germs, and micro organism. Cabin air is refreshed each two to a few minutes by the 737’s top-down air filtration and air flow system with HEPA (Excessive Effectivity Particulate Air) filters that take away 99.9% of air particles, together with viruses just like the coronavirus.