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Avelo Bets Big on Central Florida, Adds New SLC Route

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The low-cost Avelo Airlines is back with some big news. It is significantly expanding operations from Central Florida’s Lakeland International Airport (LAL), plus adding a new route to Salt Lake City (SLC).

There’s a lot of news to cover, so let’s dive right in!

Avelo Continues Expansion Across U.S.

Avelo Airlines announced on October 24 that it would make Lakeland International Airport (LAL) its sixth crew base. The move will see 4 new routes from the city: Charlotte/Concord (USA), Manchester (MHT), Rochester (ROC), and San Juan (SJU). The airline says it is the only carrier offering nonstop service for these routes. The new routes will launch this week.

The budget airline has also announced a new, nonstop service from Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Salt Lake City (SLC). Like the new Florida routes, Avelo also began nonstop flights between Sonoma County wine area and Salt Lake City. Service began today from Salt Lake City, and this is Avelo’s ninth nonstop flight from STS; it also serves California, Idaho, Oregon, and Nevada.

“We are excited to continue growth at our Bay Area base at STS with our inaugural flight to Salt Lake City this morning,” said Avelo Airlines Founder and CEO Andrew Levy. “As we add more destinations in Sonoma County, we are committed to bringing more convenient, reliable and affordable travel options to the region.”

How To Book

Avelo typically offers promo fares to celebrate its new routes, and today is no exception. The airline is offering fares starting at just $41 one-way from STS and $46 from LAL.

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Flights from Lakeland to San Juan start at $69 each way. Image Credit: Avelo Airlines

Avelo doesn’t have a loyalty program or its own credit card. However, you can earn points or miles on your purchases by using a travel credit card to maximize flight purchases. Some of our favorites include The Platinum Card® from American Express, Chase Sapphire Reserve®, and Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. In addition to big welcome bonuses, all 3 cards come with perks like lounge access and travel credits.

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Keep in mind that Avelo is a budget airline, so it charges extra fees for services like checked baggage and seat selection. Check out our guide on Avelo’s baggage policy before you fly!

Final Thoughts

Avelo Airlines is adding a combined 5 new routes to several exciting destinations across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The airline is known for offering flights to underserved airports, so these new routes will be a big boost for these destinations. We look forward to more new routes from Avelo soon!

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Victoria holds a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism from the Howard University School of Communications and is an award-winning journalist, travel reporter, and the founder of the “Carrying On with Victoria M. Walker” newsletter.

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