Avelo Airlines Goes International at Hartford’s Bradley International Airport with Flights to Jamaica and Mexico

Avelo Airlines Goes International at Hartford’s Bradley International Airport with Flights to Jamaica and Mexico

• “Connecticut’s Airline” based two aircraft at BDL, 7 total new routes
• Avelo also launched the state’s only nonstop to Houston yesterday
• Affordable, one-way fares from BDL start at $99

HARTFORD, Conn.; November 16, 2024 — Avelo Airlines today celebrated its start of international service at Hartford’s Bradley International Airport (BDL). The airline began nonstop service to Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ) and on Wednesday, will begin nonstop service to Cancun, Mexico (CUN). Affordable, one-way fares start at $99*.

Avelo operates both routes twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays utilizing Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. Travelers can book at AveloAir.com.

This month Avelo has debuted five new routes at BDL: North Carolina’s Charlotte / Concord (USA) and Wilmington (ILM), Florida’s Daytona Beach (DAB) and Orlando / Lakeland (LAL). Yesterday, the airline added nonstop flights to Houston’s most convenient airport – William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).

Avelo is commemorating its inaugural flight to Montego Bay with a celebration at BDL with a steel drummer, Jamaican celebration and Avelo fanfare. The event will include distinguished guests: Ambassador of Jamaica to the United States of America The Honorable Audrey Marks, Hartford City Council President Shirley Surgeon, State Representative Bobby Gibson – Connecticut, Caribbean Trade Council President Andrew Lawrence and Avelo Head of Airports Giselle Cortes.

Last night, the West Indian Social Club of Hartford hosted an “Avelo Airlines Inaugural Flight Community Reception” celebrating the airline’s inaugural flight to Montego Bay. The event was attended by Connecticut Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam, Avelo Airlines leadership, community members and distinguished guests at today’s inaugural flight celebration.

Avelo Airlines Founder and CEO Andrew Levy said, “Our inaugural international service to Montego Bay is a significant milestone for Avelo. Our purpose is to Inspire Travel, and the addition of international service to our expansive route network offers our Customers even more choices. As the only airline offering nonstop service to Jamaica and Mexico from Connecticut, we are making it more convenient and affordable for our Customers to enjoy these popular vacation destinations. And with a large Jamaican community residing in Connecticut, we are looking forward to making it easier for them to connect with family and friends.”

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont said, “The growth of Avelo Airlines and the addition of new routes at Bradley is only helping to increase the reputation of our state’s flagship airport as one of the best and most convenient airports in the northeast.”

Connecticut Airport Authority Executive Director Kevin A. Dillon, A.A.E. said, “We are thrilled that Avelo Airlines is launching nonstop service from Bradley International Airport to Montego Bay and Cancun. These routes will offer great convenience for our travelers looking to plan a trip to these popular Caribbean destinations and are a wonderful addition to our route network.”

Growing Avelo in Connecticut

This month, Avelo established dual operations at BDL as part of its regional Connecticut base, initially positioning two aircraft in Hartford. This expansion represents further investment in the region and enables Avelo to significantly broaden its convenient, affordable and reliable air service across Connecticut.

New Haven is Avelo’s largest base – employing nearly 300 Crewmembers supporting eight aircraft which fly to 27 nonstop destinations. Last week, Avelo celebrated three years of service at HVN, flying more than 2.7 million Customers on over 20,000 flights at Tweed.

America’s Most Convenient Airline

Since taking flight on April 28, 2021, Avelo has flown more than 5.7 million Customers on over 45,000 flights. Today Avelo serves 49 cities spanning 23 states and Puerto Rico, as well as two international destinations: Jamaica and Mexico.

Avelo has unlocked a new era of convenience, choice, and competition by flying unserved routes to primarily underserved communities across the country. Every route has at least one small, easy to use airport. This makes every Avelo journey a smooth, easy, and more enjoyable experience than contending with the crowds, congestion and long walks at larger airports.

Avelo is distinguished by its industry-leading reliability. Year-to-date, Avelo ranks #1 in on-time performance and achieved the lowest flight cancellation rate in the industry. These results are reported by Anuvu, a leading aviation data services company also utilized by The Wall Street Journal for the publication’s annual airline ranking. Anuvu’s complete industry results and rankings are available at AveloAir.com

Avelo Customers can always change or cancel their itineraries with no extra fees. Additionally, families can travel with ease knowing every child 14 and under will be automatically seated with an accompanying adult at no additional cost.

Avelo offers advanced seat assignments for sale. One third of its seats are extra leg room seats, ranging from 32 inches to more than 36 inches, offering a more comfortable experience for Customers who value more space. In addition to advance seat assignments, Avelo offers several unbundled travel-enhancing options that give Customers the flexibility to pay only for what they value, including priority boarding, checked bags, carry-on overhead bags, and bringing a pet in the cabin.

About Avelo Airlines

Avelo Airlines’ Purpose is to Inspire Travel by saving travelers time and money. The airline offers travelers time and money-saving convenience, everyday low fares, and a refreshingly smooth, caring and reliable travel experience. Operating a fleet of 20 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft, Avelo serves 49 popular destinations across the United States, Jamaica and Mexico, including its six bases at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), Southern Connecticut’s Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN), the Philadelphia and Delaware Valley region’s Wilmington Airport (ILG), Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), the Bay Area’s Sonoma County Airport (STS) and Central Florida’s Lakeland International Airport (LAL). For more information visit AveloAir.com or the Avelo Newsroom at AveloAir.com/Newsroom.