Avelo Airlines announces a new route to Nashville, Tennessee and celebrates the start of three more new routes from its base of operations at Central Florida’s Lakeland International Airport (LAL).
Avelo’s newest route to Nashville International Airport (BNA) will begin on Thursday, March 6 with twice weekly service on Thursdays and Sundays.
This week, Avelo launched three new nonstop routes from LAL: Atlanta (ATL), Hartford, Conn. (BDL), and Philadelphia / Wilmington, Del. (ILG).
Last month, Avelo launched four routes from Lakeland: Charlotte / Concord (USA), Boston / Manchester, N.H. (MHT), Rochester, N.Y. (ROC), and San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) bringing the total number of routes from LAL to eight, joining Southern Connecticut’s Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN).
Andrew Levy, Avelo Airlines founder and CEO said: “Our new base at Lakeland offers Floridians easy access to air travel, especially for Customers who value the convenience of a small airport.
“Between the announcement of our new route to Nashville and the start of these new routes today, Customers flying into Lakeland from any of our new destinations can expect more time and freedom to explore Florida in any direction they choose.
“Lakeland is the perfect complement to our operations in MCO and offers yet another choice among the other Florida airports we serve. It has all the attributes we look for to provide affordable travel between the places people want to fly.”
Shawn Sherrouse, Lakeland City manager said: “We’re excited that our airline partner, Avelo Airlines, has launched new destinations to and from Lakeland.
“Visitors will soon experience the warmth and hospitality of Central Florida, while local travellers can explore exciting locations like Atlanta, Philadelphia and northern Connecticut.”
Kris Hallstrand, Lakeland International Airport director said: “We are thrilled to welcome these additional destinations to Lakeland International Airport including the opening of Avelo Airline’s newest base.
“It’s great to see the work of so many including our team, Avelo Airlines, and our partners at Visit Central Florida come to life.
“I would also like to thank the community for all the support they’ve provided by embracing Avelo and the extraordinary growth of our airport.”
Mark Jackson, Visit Central Florida director of tourism and sports marketing said: “Thanks to Avelo Airlines, it will now be easier for travellers from around the world to experience Central Florida’s Polk County, where the real Florida magic happens.”
