Cheryl McCloudUSA TODAY NETWORK - Florida
Show Caption
There's a new kid in town, although he skips out twice a week and can take you along.
Avelo Airlines announced Thursday morning it launched "Lakeland's first commercial airline in over a decade" with flights between Lakeland and New Haven.
"This is just the start of Avelo’s partnership with LAL and Central Florida," said Andrew Levy, Avelo Airlines founder and CEO.
One-way fares start at $81.
Florida’s Lakeland International Airport, LAL, will fly to Connecticut's Tweed-New Haven Airport, HVN, on Thursdays and Sundays.
More options are opening up for Florida travelers. JetBlue announced Tuesday new nonstop flights will be coming in October for flights between Long Island New York and three Florida cities.
And on Wednesday, a new nonstop flight by Allegiant took off fromSarasota Bradenton International Airportfor Plattsburgh International Airport in New York.
Fly from Lakeland, Florida, to New Haven, Connecticut, as low as $81
The one-way fares between LAL and HVN start at $81 for travel between July 4 and Aug. 1. Fares must be booked by June 20. Fares are available on a limited number of flights and seats, Avelo said.
The low, one-way fars do include government taxes and fees but additional fees for carry-on and checked bags, assigned seats and other optional services may apply.
A $25 charge per seated traveler applies to all bookings or changes made through Avelo’s Customer Support Center.
'Mark of new era': Mayor excited about Avelo in Lakeland, Florida
“Avelo Airline flights to and from Lakeland Linder International Airport mark the dawn of a new era in passenger air service for visitors and our residents," said Lakeland Mayor Bill Mutz.
"We eagerly anticipate travelers discovering the incredible amenities that our community has to offer.Moreover, we are filled with optimism about our airport and the travel possibilities that Avelo Airlines will bring to our residents. This is only the beginning of a promising partnership journey!”
Where is LAL, Lakeland International Airport in Florida?
Lake International Airport is located about 50 miles southwest of Orlando or 25 miles east of Tampa.
Avelo flies out of 10 Florida airports
- Daytona Beach (DAB)
- Destin/Fort Walton Beach (VPS)
- Fort Lauderdale/Miami (FLL)
- Fort Myers (RSW)
- Miami (MIA)
- Orlando/Lakeland (LAL)
- Orlando (MCO)
- Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ)
- Tampa (TPA)
- West Palm Beach (PBI)
➤See a complete list of all Avelo airports
Where does Avelo fly?
Since taking flight on April 28, 2021, Avelo has flown more than 4.7 million customers on over 37,000 flights. Today, Avelo serves 53 destinations in 24 states and Puerto Rico," the company said in a news release.
So far in 2024, has initiated 16 new routes and 11 new destinations.
What types of planes does Avelo Airlines have in its fleet?
Avelo Airlines has a fleet of 16 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft.
The Boeing 737-700 has 149 seats, with 44 "extra leg room seats."
The 737-800 has 189 seats, with 57 "extra leg room seats."
Avelo Airlines fees, traveling with children
Bags:
- Personal item: One free personal item permitted.
- Carry-on bag: One carry-on bag permitted for fee. Bag checker for LAL to HVN showed $50-$65, depending on when the reservation is made.
- Checked bags: Must weigh 50 pounds or less. Bag checker for LAL to HVN showed $45-$65. Bag prices are based on reservation date for your flight.
- Oversized, overweight bags: Fees are $100 if overweight and an additional $100 if oversized.
Extra fees:
- Select the seat you want: $11 and up
- Priority boarding: $15
- Pet in cabin: $125
- Customer support processing charge: $25
Any customer who is an active-duty military member on official or personal travel and presents a current active-duty military identification card may bring one carry-on bag and check two checked bags for free, and not be subject to excess, oversize, or overweight baggage charges, the airline said on its website.
Children 13 and under will be automatically seated with an accompanying adult at no additional cost, according to Avelo.
How do you pronounce Avelo?
Pronounce Avelo as UH-VELL-O, like yellow or Jell-O.
JetBlue announces new nonstop flights between Long Island, New York, and 3 Florida cities
Starting in October, Floridians will have a new way to get to New York with three new nonstopJetBlueroutes to Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach,the company announced Tuesday.
To kick things off, one-way trips (from New York to Florida) will be $49 for a limited time.
Tickets are on sale now.
The New-York-based airline will begin daily nonstop service from Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) to Orlando and four-time weekly service to Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach.
Allegiant begins non-stop flight from Sarasota Bradenton to Plattsburgh, New York
Las Vegas-based Allegiantwill offer two flights a week from Sarasota to Plattsburgh International Airport in New York, about 70 miles south of Montreal. In June and July, the flights will leave on Wednesday's and Saturdays, but later months show some fluctuation, according to Allegiant's website.
Allegiant recently announced two other nonstop flights, which connected SRQ to airports in Austin, Texas, and Des Moines, Iowa.
Contributors: C.A. Bridges, USA TODAY Network-Florida; Derek Gilliam, Sarastoa Herald-Tribune
