Avelo Airlines Takes Flight from ISP with New Nonstop Service to Charlotte

Avelo Airlines Takes Flight from ISP with New Nonstop
Service to Charlotte

• Special, low one-way fares between ISP and USA start at $49

LONG ISLAND, NY; May 22, 2025 — Avelo Airlines took flight today from Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) to Charlotte’s most convenient airport – Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA).

Avelo will operate the route on Sundays and Thursdays utilizing Boeing Next-Generation (NG) 737 aircraft. Special, low one-way fares between ISP and USA starting at $49* can be booked at AveloAir.com.

Avelo Airlines Founder and CEO Andrew Levy said, “We’re excited to inaugurate our affordable, convenient and reliable service from Long Island to Charlotte. Traveling to the Queen City has never been easier. Additionally, we’re excited for North Carolinians to experience all that Long Island and New York have to offer.”

Long Island MacArthur Commissioner of Aviation Rob Schneider said, “We’ve been in discussions for several years now with Avelo on air service development at Long Island MacArthur Airport. Charlotte/Concord is the fourth largest destination that was not served nonstop from ISP, and Avelo Airlines recognized the opportunity to meet customer demand for the flights.”

Exploring Charlotte – The Queen City

Charlotte-Concord Airport is conveniently situated just a short drive from downtown Charlotte and its suburbs. USA’s refreshingly small and welcoming hometown airport size makes it a fast, easy and stress-free alternative to the long lines, congestion and frequent flight delays at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Explore the NASCAR Hall of Fame to dive into the world of racing or explore the interactive exhibits at the Discovery Place Science Museum. Stroll through Freedom Park or the beautifully landscaped Wing Haven Gardens. Charlotte’s foodie scene is thriving, with plenty of local spots offering Southern cuisine, craft beers, and creative dishes.

America’s Most Reliable and Convenient Airline

Since taking flight on April 28, 2021, Avelo has flown more than 7 million Customers on over 56,000 flights. Today Avelo serves 53 cities spanning 21 states and Puerto Rico, as well as three international destinations: Jamaica, Mexico and the Dominican Republic.

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

Avelo is distinguished by its industry-leading reliability. In 2024, Avelo ranked #1 in on-time performance and achieved the lowest flight cancellation rate in the U.S. airline industry. These results are provided 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 also delivers world-class customer satisfaction, exemplified by our Net Promoter Scores (NPS), which consistently rank among the best airlines and most admired brands in the world.

Avelo offers a range of seating options. These include Standard, Stretch, and Stretch+ seating. Stretch provides extra legroom, with pitch ranging from 32 inches to over 36 inches. Stretch+ features a unique upgrade where the middle seat is blocked for added comfort and space. Customers can also purchase window and aisle seats in advance of their flight. 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.

Additionally, families can travel with ease knowing every child 14 and under will be automatically seated with an accompanying adult at no additional cost.

About Avelo Airlines

Avelo Airlines’ Purpose is to Inspire Travel by saving travelers time and money. TThe 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 53 popular destinations across the United States, Jamaica, Mexico and the Dominican Republic, including its seven bases at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), Southern Connecticut’s Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN), the Philadelphia / Delaware Valley region’s Wilmington Airport (ILG), Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), Central Florida’s Lakeland International Airport (LAL), Charlotte’s Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA), and Coastal North Carolina’s Wilmington International Airport (ILM). For more information visit AveloAir.com or the Avelo Newsroom at AveloAir.com/Newsroom.