WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — Avelo Airlines is now operating out of Bradley International Airport and launching new flight routes, giving travelers more options when it comes to flying.
The discount airline launched new flights Thursday from Bradley to Charlotte and Wilmington, North Carolina.
Flights to Daytona Beach and Orlando will begin on Friday, then to Houston, as well as international flights to Jamaica and Cancun, Mexico, later this month.
"It's going to be easier than ever to travel to and from Connecticut," said Greg Baden, the Chief Operating Officer of Avelo Airlines.
Here in Connecticut, Avelo Airlines was exclusively flying out of Tweed in New Haven but now will run flights in and out of both New Haven and Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks.
"Every customer was excited to have the opportunity to go either to New Haven or Bradley and have that opportunity," said Baden.
Avelo said the expansion serves to provide flight opportunities to more people across Connecticut and in another region. The goal is to make it more convenient and affordable for travelers.
Baden said this is the most significant expansion in the history of the airline.
"It's exciting because it’s an additional investment in the region. It’s going to enable the airline to broaden and provide affordable air service throughout the state of Connecticut," said Baden.
The first Avelo flight from BDL left Thursday morning. Airline officials said this expansion is just in time for the holiday travel season.
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