Avelo launches new Florida flights, starting as low as $57. See the destinations

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Avelo Airlines announced Thursday, Aug. 14, new flights will be offered from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) to two locations in North Carolina.

Another new route will be offered from Key West International Airport (EYW) to Connecticut's Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN).

One-way fares start at $57, the airline said in a news release.

Avelo will offer flights later this year from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Charlotte’s Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA).

The Houston, Texas-based airline, bills itself as "ultra-low cost," and flies to 50 cities in 20 states across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, as well as three international locations: Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and Mexico.

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Discount carrier Avelo Airlines launched its long-awaited service to Hollywood Burbank Airport from Redding with much fanfare Thursday, May 20, 2021.

What are the new Avelo routes from Palm Beach International Airport, PBI?

The two non-stop routes from PBI will fly to:

  • Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
    • Service begins: Nov. 20, 2025
    • Flights: Twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays
  • Charlotte’s Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA)
    • Service begins: Oct. 23, 2025
    • Flights: Four times a week on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays

PBI's reaction to new Avelo flights

“We’re excited to welcome Avelo Airlines’ new nonstop service from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) to Wilmington (ILM) and Charlotte/Concord, North Carolina (USA)," said PBI Director of Airports Laura Beebe.

"These routes offer our travelers even more affordable and convenient options to visit two growing regions. We value Avelo’s continued partnership and their investment in connecting our community to more destinations with low fares and reliable service.”

The new destinations will bring the total number of Avelo flights offered out of PBI to four:

  • Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
  • Charlotte’s Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA)
  • Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN)
  • Philadelphia / Delaware Valley’s Wilmington Airport (ILG)

Avelo adds new Florida destination: Key West

Flights to Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) in Connecticut will begin Nov. 19, with twice weekly service on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Where does Avelo fly in Florida?

  • Daytona Beach (DAB)
  • Destin/Fort Walton Beach (VPS)
  • Fort Lauderdale/Miami (FLL)
  • Fort Myers (RSW)
  • Jacksonville (JAX)
  • Miami (MIA)
  • Orlando/Lakeland (LAL)
  • Orlando (MCO)
  • Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ)
  • Tampa (TPA)
  • West Palm Beach (PBI)
  • Key West International Airport (EYW)

What types of planes does Avelo Airlines have in its fleet?

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The Boeing 737-700 has 149 seats, with 44 "extra leg room seats."

The 737-800 has 189 seats, with 57 "extra leg room seats."

Avelo criticized for transporting detained immigrants

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The decision prompted a backlash, with people signing petitions to boycott the airline.

“Regardless of the administration or party affiliation, as a U.S. flag carrier when our country calls and requests assistance our practice is to say yes,” spokesperson Courtney Goff told USA TODAY in April.

How do you pronounce Avelo?

Pronounce Avelo as UH-VELL-O, which rhymes with yellow or Jell-O.

More airlines making changes

Spirit wasn't the only airline to make changes this year.

  • Delta announced in May it was folding the base fare into its new Delta Main category (previously called Main Cabin) for flights departing Oct. 1 or later, changing Delta Comfort+ to Delta Comfort and First Class to Delta First. 
  • United Airlines started requiring all domestic passengers to be checked in for their flights 45 minutes before departure. Previously, check in for passengers without checked bags closed half an hour before departure.
  • JetBlue announced the airline was teaming with Florida's passenger rail service Brightline to offer "a seamless air-and-rail booking experience for travel across Central and South Florida" by allowing JetBlue passengers to book both a plane and train trip directly on jetblue.com as part of a combined itinerary.
  • Southwest announced that the airline's new assigned seating policy will begin Jan. 27, 2026. Earlier this year, Southwest ended its free baggage policy and added a new Basic fare.

Contributors: Daniel Gonzalez, Michael Loria, USA Today

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