Avelo Airlines is based at Burbank Airport and has a fleet of 3 Boeing 737-700s and 3 Boeing 737-800s, which are operated on 8 routes to and from Burbank. The airline entered the U.S. domestic market on April 28th.
Avelo was the first airline to enter the U.S. market after several years without new additions. Currently, the most important carriers in the international market are American, Delta and United along with other companies with a different operating model including Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest and Spirit.
Burbank is in the southeastern end of the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County, California. Located 12 miles (19 km) northwest of Downtown Los Angeles. Alaska, American Airlines, Avelo, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, Spirit and United operate in this airport, mainly with connections to the West Coast of the United States.
Currently, Avelo Airlines destinations to and from Burbank include Eureka (CA), Eugene (OR), Medford (OR), Ogden (UT), Pasco (WA), Redding (CA), Redmond/Bend (OR) and Santa Rosa (CA).
Continuing its development, Avelo announced the addition of a new base in the United States. Operations will be from and to New Haven (HVN), Connecticut, with a major presence in Florida.
The new destinations, according to available information, will be Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Fort Myers (RSW), Orlando (MCO), Tampa (TPA), Sarasota (SRQ) and West Palm Beach (PBI). These flights will be on Boeing 737-700 aircraft, with a capacity for 147 passengers.
In addition, according to the Cirium aeronautical intelligence platform, the airline is scheduled to begin flights to Provo (UT) in November.
As for new routes out of its hubs (Burbank and New Heaven), Avelo Airlines plans to begin operations between Eureka and Las Vegas in November, with twice-weekly frequencies on Boeing 737-800s.
Avelo Airlines Fleet
| Aircraft | Registration | Remark |
|---|---|---|
| Boeing 737-86N | N801XT | Active |
| Boeing 737-8F2 | N802XT | Active |
| Boeing 737-8F2 | N803XT | Active |
| Boeing 737-7H4 | N701VL | Active |
| Boeing 737-7H4 | N702VL | Active |
| Boeing 737-7H4 | N703VL | Active |
| Boeing 737-8F2 | N805XT | To enter in service |
Avelo Airlines currently has four active Boeing 737s, and intends to add two Boeing 737-700s and one Boeing 737-800. Initially, the carrier planned to close 2021 with six aircraft, when the airline expects to have seven active Boeing 737s in the near future.
Avelo Airlines routes in November, with new base at New Heaven
| From | To | Aircraft used | Weekly frequencies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank | Arcata/Eureka | Boeing 737-800 | 4 |
| Burbank | Eugene | Boeing 737-800 | 5 |
| Burbank | Fort Collins | Boeing 737-800 | 2 |
| Burbank | Medford | Boeing 737-800 | 2 |
| Burbank | Ogden | Boeing 737-800 | 3 |
| Burbank | Pasco | Boeing 737-800 | 2 |
| Burbank | Provo* | Boeing 737-800 | 2 |
| Burbank | Redding | Boeing 737-800 | 2 |
| Burbank | Redmond/Bend | B737 / B738 | 2 |
| Burbank | Santa Rosa | Boeing 737-800 | 7 |
| New Haven | Fort Lauderdale | Boeing 737-700 | 5 |
| New Haven | Fort Myers | Boeing 737-700 | 2 |
| New Haven | Orlando | Boeing 737-700 | 6 |
| New Haven | Tampa | Boeing 737-700 | 3 |
| New Haven | Sarasota*** | Boeing 737-700 | 3 |
| New Haven | West Palm Beach** | Boeing 737-700 | 6 |
*Provo starts in November 18th.
**West Palm Beach starts in December 16th.
***Sarasota starts in January 13th, 2022.
Burbank Airport – Avelo
New Haven Airport – Avelo
See also: Avelo Airlines adds a sixth Florida destination: Sarasota-Bradenton.
