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Why Avelo Airlines avoids flying out of big cities

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Why Avelo Airlines avoids flying out of big cities
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Avelo Airlines | Wikipedia

Avelo Airlines, a Houston-based ultra-low-cost carrier, has adopted a unique business model that sets it apart from other airlines in the United States. Emerging from rebranding efforts of former charter-oriented carriers, Avelo is backed by a former United Airlines executive and aims for long-term growth by launching flights in new markets globally.

The airline's strategy focuses on creating new markets by entering city pairs previously unserved by nonstop flights. Unlike other low-cost carriers that compete on price against full-service airlines, Avelo avoids operating out of major cities and busy air travel markets. Instead, it targets secondary cities with its point-to-point network model using Boeing 737 aircraft.

"Avelo Airlines has an incentive to avoid larger markets due to the high amounts of competition and the increased costs associated with operating in such spaces," according to industry analysts. This approach allows Avelo to maintain lower operational costs and minimize competition.

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The airline's operational network spans over 28 states and includes international destinations like the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Costa Rica. It operates from eight bases across the U.S., including Hollywood Burbank Airport in California and Tweed New Haven Airport in Connecticut. These bases serve various regional destinations while avoiding major hubs.

Avelo's decision to operate out of smaller airports helps keep costs low as these facilities are less expensive than primary airports like Newark or LaGuardia. "Flying just a couple of routes out of a major airport is expensive," making Avelo's choice to focus on secondary markets more strategic for maintaining low fares.

Despite this strategy, Avelo faces challenges such as competition from Breeze Airways at its New Haven base. However, its focus remains on providing no-frills services at competitive prices without venturing into heavily contested large market areas.

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