Avelo Airlines announced this thursday the addition of its sixth Florida destination – Sarasota-Bradenton.
The service on Boeing Next Generation 737-700 aircraft starts January 13, 2022. With the addition of Sarasota-Bradenton, Avelo will now serve six destinations in Florida. SRQ joins Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando, Palm Beach and Tampa.
«We are excited to offer this new, convenient and affordable direct service between Southern Connecticut and Sarasota-Bradenton,» said Avelo Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy. «With our very low fares and HVN’s unmatched convenience, traveling between Connecticut and The Sunshine State is easier than ever.»
The flight will operate Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Flight 306 departs SRQ at 5:50 p.m., arriving HVN at 8:40 p.m., on Tuesdays. Thursdays and Sundays flight 306 departs SRQ at 7:45 p.m., arriving HVN at 10:35 p.m.
Return flights will operate Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Flight 305 departs HVN at 2 p.m., arriving SRQ at 5:10 p.m., on Tuesdays. On Thursday and Sundays flight 305 departs HVN at 3:55 p.m., arriving SRQ at 7:05 p.m.
«We are thrilled that Avelo Airlines has chosen Sarasota Bradenton International Airport to be part of their air service network. With low fares and convenient nonstop service, passengers will have an affordable connection between two high-demand destinations. We look forward to welcoming Avelo Airlines to SRQ and we’re confident their service will be a great success and expand in the future,» said Rick Piccolo, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport president, chief executive officer.
«For years we’ve talked about expanding air service to and from Connecticut and Avelo’s decision to add non-stop service between Sarasota and New Haven – their sixth destination at the airport – will finally give customers an affordable and reliable option to get from the gulf coast to growing hub in New England,» said Tweed-New Haven Airport Authority Executive Director Sean Scanlon.
Avelo is the first airline to offer nonstop flights between HVN and Florida. Avelo’s arrival to HVN also marks the largest expansion of service at HVN in more than 30 years. Introductory fares starting at $49* are available at AveloAir.com.
