Avelo will fly to 4 new US cities, launch a new international route in 2025
Avelo Airlines has no plans to slow its fast growth in Connecticut after the calendar flips to 2025.
The Houston-based ultra-low-cost carrier plans to add four new U.S. airports to its route map early next year, the airline announced Monday.
Between February and May 2025, Avelo will launch service from two large hub airports, a prime Florida city and a popular New England destination. Each of those routes will originate from Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN), the tiny southern Connecticut airport that's become the biggest growth hub for the young airline.
Meanwhile, Avelo is also expanding its fledgling international footprint, with nonstop service from Hartford to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic — an announcement that comes less than a week after the carrier first revealed its plans to serve the Caribbean destination from North Carolina.
In all, it's a five-route expansion for Avelo — all from Connecticut, a state that's become central to its growth plans, not to mention home to one of the hottest turf battles in the U.S. airline industry.
"We love Connecticut and are excited to continue expanding our presence here," Avelo CEO Andrew Levy said in a statement Monday.
Related: The best credit card welcome bonuses of December 2024
Avelo's 5 new routes
Here's a full rundown of the airline's five new nonstop routes from Connecticut, each of which will launch during the first half of 2025.
| Route | Launches | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
HVN to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) | Feb. 14 | Twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays |
HVN to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) | March 7 | Twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays |
HVN to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) | April 4 (seasonal) | Twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays |
HVN to Portland International Jetport (PMW) in Maine | May 22 (seasonal) | Twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays |
Hartford's Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) | Feb. 21 (seasonal) | Twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays |
DFW, Detroit, Jacksonville and Portland are all entirely new airports for Avelo, which first launched operations in the spring of 2021.
DFW and Detroit are both major hubs for large network airlines — DFW being the home base for American Airlines, and Detroit a core hub for Delta Air Lines. However, Avelo won't have any direct competition to worry about on those routes; New Haven will be an entirely new destination for each of those airports.
It's a similar story for Jacksonville and Portland, each a popular destination for travelers on vacation, or visiting friends or relatives.
New airport alert: Budget carrier Avelo gives Florida's tiny Lakeland airport its first commercial airline service in 12 years
Growing in Connecticut, and abroad
Altogether, this latest New Haven expansion for Avelo gives it 39 nonstop destinations from the small regional airport — a facility where it's been the lone carrier, at least until Breeze Airways launches its own New Haven service this week.
On the international front, Avelo's new Punta Cana service unveiled Monday expands its budding international footprint.
By next spring, the airline will fly five international nonstop routes, including three from Hartford: Punta Cana, Cancun International Airport (CUN) and Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Avelo last week said it would also fly to Punta Cana and Montego Bay from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).
Related reading:
- When is the best time to book flights for the cheapest airfare?
- The best airline credit cards
- What exactly are airline miles, anyway?
- 6 real-life strategies you can use when your flight is canceled or delayed
- Maximize your airfare: The best credit cards for booking flights
- The best credit cards to reach elite status
- What are points and miles worth? TPG's monthly valuations
TPG featured card
at Capital One's secure site
Terms & restrictions apply. See rates & fees.
| 5X miles | Earn 5X miles on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel |
| 2X miles | Earn unlimited 2X miles on every purchase, every day |
Pros
- Stellar welcome offer of 75,000 miles after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Plus, a $250 Capital One Travel credit to use in your first cardholder year upon account opening.
- You'll earn 2 miles per dollar on every purchase, which means you won't have to worry about memorizing bonus categories
- Rewards are versatile and can be redeemed for a statement credit or transferred to Capital One’s transfer partners
Cons
- Highest bonus-earning categories only on travel booked via Capital One Travel
- LIMITED-TIME OFFER: Enjoy $250 to use on Capital One Travel in your first cardholder year, plus earn 75,000 bonus miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening - that’s equal to $1,000 in travel
- Earn unlimited 2X miles on every purchase, every day
- Earn 5X miles on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel
- Miles won't expire for the life of the account and there's no limit to how many you can earn
- Receive up to a $120 credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck®
- Use your miles to get reimbursed for any travel purchase—or redeem by booking a trip through Capital One Travel
- Enjoy a $50 experience credit and other premium benefits with every hotel and vacation rental booked from the Lifestyle Collection
- Transfer your miles to your choice of 15+ travel loyalty programs
- Top rated mobile app