Avelo’s Airlines nonstop flight takes off from Houston to Connecticut

Nonstop service will be between Hobby Airport and Tweed-New Haven Airport. The airlines will operate this route twice a week, on Mondays and Fridays, aboard next-generation Boeing 737 aircraft, according to a press release.

“Today marks an important milestone as we inaugurate Avelo’s first flight from our hometown of Houston. This route will also connect our airline’s National Support Center (headquarters) to the largest of our six bases ” said Andrew Levy, founder and CEO of Avelo Airlines. said in a statement.

Travelers were invited to participate in “a celebration and fanfare at the gate, including commemorative boarding passes, local Houston bites, a musician and a water cannon salute upon flight arrival », indicated company officials in the press release. They hope to expand network connections between Houston and New Haven.

“This exciting partnership provides our passengers with even more convenient travel options between Houston and the Northeast. Avelo’s commitment to affordability aligns perfectly with our mission to connect people, businesses and crops in Houston,” said Jim Szczesniak, director of aviation for Houston Airports. in a report.

The airline offers advanced seat assignments – with seats ranging from 32 inches to over 36 inches – and flexibility to pay for priority boarding, checked bags, carry-on bags and traveling with a pet.

Avelo Airlines has carried more than 4.7 million customers on more than 37,000 flights serving 53 destinations in 24 U.S. states and Puerto Rico. The company touts its flight operations on unserved routes to underserved communities.