Avelo press release seen at https://www.aveloair.com/route-annou...ase-and-routes
Avelo selects Orlando International Airport for third base
adds service between Orlando and Charleston, SC; Washington, D.C.; and Wilmington, NC
launches new integrated state-of-the-art Flight Crew training program
ORLANDO, April 28, 2022 — As Avelo Airlines soars into its second year, the airline announced today it is adding a third base, five new East Coast routes and a new integrated state-of-the-art Flight Crew training program.
Avelo announced today it will open the airline’s third base at Orlando International Airport (MCO) this June
Avelo also announced today it is adding Wilmington, NC to its rapidly expanding network of popular East Coast destinations.
Avelo expects to serve at least 10 nonstop destinations from MCO by the end of 2022 (including HVN, which it currently serves). This summer, Avelo will begin serving three new destinations from MCO:
- Charleston, SC: Beginning June 30, 2022, Avelo will begin service three days per week to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
- Washington, D.C.: Between June 30 and September 6, 2022, Avelo will offer seasonal service five days per week to Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
- Wilmington, NC: Beginning July 1, 2022, Avelo will begin service three days per week to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
With the addition of these three new destinations to its current service to HVN, Avelo will now fly to four nonstop destinations from MCO.
Expanded Service Between MCO and Southern Connecticut: Avelo currently operates daily nonstop flights to HVN. Beginning June 16, 2022, this will expand to three flights per day on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and two flights per day on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
MCO-Based Aircraft: Over the summer, Avelo will initially take delivery of and base two Boeing NextGeneration (NG) 737s at MCO. The airline expects to base additional 737 NGs at MCO in the third and fourth quarters. Avelo’s systemwide fleet will consist of at least 15 737 NGs by the end of 2022.
New Integrated Flight Crew Training:Avelo announced that it is converging its airline-wide Flight Attendant and Pilot training in Orlando. Beginning this summer, all training for Avelo Flight Attendants and Pilots will be facilitated by Avenger Flight Group (AFG) — the world’s largest privately owned commercial aviation training and simulation company. Avelo expects the training program to be fully implemented in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Previously conducted in separate locations and, at times, with separate companies, Avelo’s Flight Attendant and Pilot training will now be conducted at AFG’s state-of-the-art Orlando campus. AFG provides advanced flight training solutions to airlines around the world at nearly 20 flight training centers across North America, South America and Europe. The new AFG-based training will provide opportunities for collaborative learning and training in areas such as leadership, evacuation simulations and customer service.
Avelo has more than 160 Flight Attendants and Pilots. The airline anticipates hiring hundreds more in the years ahead.
MCO Job Growth: Over the next 12 months, Avelo expects to create or contribute to at least 150 MCObased jobs. These positions will be a combination of Avelo Crewmembers and jobs with Avelo Business Partners operating at MCO. Roles will include Airport Customer Service, Aircraft Technical Operations and Maintenance, Flight Attendants, Pilots and Supervisors. Avelo is currently recruiting for MCO-based Flight Attendants and Pilots. Additional roles will be posted soon. Prospective candidates can review and apply for MCO-based career opportunities at
AveloAir.com/Careers.
Today’s announcement brings even more choice to travelers in Charleston, SC (CHS); Southern Connecticut (HVN); the Washington-Baltimore region (BWI); and Wilmington, NC (ILM).
Charleston, SC (CHS):
- CHS will add service three days per week to MCO beginning June 30, 2022. Introductory one-way fares start at $39*.
- Avelo’s previously announced service to HVN will begin May 5, 2022.
- Southern Connecticut (HVN):
- HVN will add service three days per week to ILM beginning June 30, 2022.
- Avelo will expand its frequency of flying to MCO to three times per day five days per week and two times per day two days per week beginning June 16, 2022.
- When the new ILM route begins, Avelo will serve 14 nonstop destinations from HVN.
Washington-Baltimore (BWI):
- BWI will add seasonal service three days per week to ILM between July 1 and November 7, 2022. Introductory one-way fares start at $29*.
- BWI will add seasonal service five days per week to MCO between June 30 and September 6, 2022. Introductory one-way fares start at $59*.
- Avelo’s previously announced service to HVN will begin on May 26, 2022. Special anniversary oneway fares start at $29*.
- When these new routes begin, Avelo will serve three nonstop destinations from BWI.
Wilmington, NC (ILM):
- ILM will add service three days per week to HVN beginning June 30, 2022. Introductory one-way fares start at $39*.
- ILM will add seasonal service three days per week to BWI between July 1 and November 7, 2022. Introductory one-way fares start at $29*.
- ILM will add service three days per week to MCO beginning July 1, 2022. Introductory one-way fares start at $49*.
- When these new routes begin, Avelo will serve three nonstop destinations from ILM.
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