Avelo Airlines plans fleet growth amid shift from West Coast to East Coast markets

Chief Executive Officer Andrew Levy commented on the decision: “this wasn’t an easy choice,” adding that Burbank holds deep significance for the airline as the launch site of its first flight over four years ago during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Starting next month, Avelo will reduce its presence at Hollywood Burbank Airport to one based aircraft before fully exiting later in the year. Several routes from Burbank have already been cut, including flights to Sonoma County and Salem.

Avelo intends to shift resources eastward, where it sees stronger market potential. The carrier currently serves more than 40 destinations from its East Coast bases, including international routes to Mexico and the Caribbean. Its network also reaches inland cities such as Chicago and Dallas.

A recent development for Avelo’s East Coast operations was the introduction of late-night flights from New Haven, Connecticut, connecting with San Juan, Puerto Rico. This move is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen its position in eastern markets.

The airline was founded in 2018 and operates as an ultra-low-cost carrier with hubs at Tweed New Haven Airport, Harry Reid International Airport, Orlando International Airport, Raleigh–Durham International Airport, Wilmington Airport, and previously Hollywood Burbank Airport.

Andrew Levy continues to lead Avelo Airlines as CEO.