- Avelo is “Connecticut’s Airline” with 34 routes from the state – 27 at HVN
- Avelo doubles its winter Puerto Rico service and grows at HVN with four 737-800s
Avelo Airlines has announced continued growth at Southern Connecticut’s Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) with the addition of a new nonstop route to New Orleans, La., the doubling of flights to Puerto Rico this winter and more capacity at Tweed expanding the lineup of Boeing Next Generation 737-800s. This growth enables Avelo to significantly expand its convenient, affordable and reliable air service in Southern Connecticut.
Avelo is offering very low, one-way fares starting at $79* from HVN. Travelers can make reservations at AveloAir.com.
Avelo Airlines Founder and CEO Andrew Levy said, “Avelo is proud to be Connecticut’s Airline and continue growth in New Haven with a new route to New Orleans, plus more Puerto Rico flights this winter and increased Customer capacity. With 27 nonstop destinations to choose from at Tweed, it’s easier than ever for travelers to experience our convenient, affordable and reliable air service. I appreciate the support Avelo has received from government, community and business leaders across the state and send special thanks to our awesome Connecticut Crewmembers who make it all happen.”
New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker said, “With New Haven’s focus on cultural equity and economic opportunity, New Orleans is an exceptionally important new destination. Avelo’s nonstop service will strengthen existing ties between our cities and help foster new collaborations in the arts, academia, and innovation.”
The New HVN CEO Michael Jones said, “We are excited for Avelo to launch New Orleans as our newest nonstop route from HVN as it is a vibrant cultural and food hub as well as a major convention destination to connect to our region. This comes in addition to Avelo’s increased four-times-weekly service to Puerto Rico in November, further establishing HVN as a gateway to new and exciting possibilities.”
New Avelo Route at Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN):
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Beginning Thursday, November 14 – Thursdays and Sundays
New Orleans – Creole Cuisine, Big Brass Bands and Bourbon Street Come to Life
New Orleans is a one-of-a-kind food, culture and nightly live music destination in the United States. It’s world-renowned for its distinctive jazz music and brass bands music, Creole cuisine, unique dialects, and its annual Mardi Gras celebration. The historic heart of the city is the French Quarter, known for its French and Spanish Creole architecture where ghost tours troop past Madame LaLaurie’s mansion leading to vibrant nightlife and neon signs along Bourbon Street.
Avelo Doubles Down on Puerto Rico
San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU)
Beginning Friday, November 8, Avelo will double its frequency of flights to San Juan, Puerto Rico to four flights a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
“Connecticut’s Airline” Adds Larger Customer Capacity at HVN
Beginning in November, Avelo will expand its Boeing Next Generation 737-800s fleet at HVN, doubling the year-over-year number of big airplanes allowing for more Customer capacity during the winter flying period. Avelo will have eight aircraft dedicated to HVN and over half of the company’s 19 aircraft will be dedicated to the state of Connecticut.
New Haven is Avelo’s largest base – employing over 250 Crewmembers and flying to 27 nonstop destinations. Since taking flight at HVN in November 2021, Avelo has flown more than 2.4 million Customers at Tweed on over 18,000 flights.