Avelo Airlines Takes Off Today to Southern Connecticut from D.C.’s Dulles International Airport

Avelo Airlines Takes Off Today to Southern Connecticut from D.C.’s Dulles International Airport

From policy making to pizza baking, Avelo connects the National Capital region to the Pizza Capital of the United States

WASHINGTON, D.C. and DULLES, Va.; July 12, 2024 – Avelo Airlines takes off today with exclusive nonstop service between Washington D.C.’s Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Southern Connecticut’s most convenient airport – Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN).

Avelo is the first and only airline offering nonstop service between IAD and Southern Connecticut. Beginning today, Avelo will operate this route twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays, utilizing Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. Travelers can make reservations at AveloAir.com.

Avelo Customers traveling between IAD and HVN today were greeted with celebration and fanfare, including pizza from famous New Haven pizzeria, Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, and Avelo Airlines Crewmembers on a nearly full flight to New Haven.

In May, a delegation of over 100 Connecticut pizza makers, veterans, and community leaders traveled to Washington, D.C., on Avelo, as New Haven was honored as “The Pizza Capital of the United States” by U.S. Representative Rosa L. DeLauro at a special ceremony on the steps of the United States Capitol.

Avelo Airlines Founder and CEO Andrew Levy said, “D.C. – it’s time to say hello to Avelo! We’re excited to take off in our nation’s capital and the surrounding region and showcase Avelo’s low fares, travel-friendly convenience and industry-leading reliability. Getting to Southern Connecticut and everything the greater New England and New York regions have to offer will now be easier than ever. This exclusive nonstop service also makes exploring the abundance of experiences our nation’s capital has to offer a fast and seamless journey for Connecticut visitors.”

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Vice President for Airline Business Development Paul Bobson said, “We are pleased to welcome Avelo Airlines, our 43rd airline partner to Washington Dulles. This new direct connection from New Haven will offer seamless access to the heart of the National Capital Region, making it easier than ever to explore Washington’s iconic landmarks, attend business meetings and enjoy cultural attractions. Avelo’s affordable and convenient service, combined with the fast and frequent Silver Line train at Dulles is an ideal fit for value minded travelers flying to and from Washington D.C.”

Connecticut Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro said, “I am so excited that Avelo will now offer my constituents flights to travel from New Haven to Washington, D.C.’s Dulles International Airport. Avelo is doing amazing work to connect Southern Connecticut’s travelers to our nation’s Capital, and I am thrilled that residents now have expanded options to visit and experience everything Washington, D.C. has to offer. Whether it be traveling to D.C. for business or recreation, including visiting the national monuments or even stopping by my office in the Capitol, travelers deserve options. Avelo is a great one to have.”

Tweed-New Haven Airport – The New Haven Way to New England and New York

HVN is located on Connecticut’s coast and is a convenient gateway to all 15 towns that make up Greater New Haven. HVN’s adjacency to multiple major highways and commuter railways makes visiting the New England and New York regions easier than ever. The airport is a refreshingly smooth and simple alternative hometown airport experience that will make visiting Southern Connecticut faster, easier and more relaxing than ever.

Best known as the home of Yale University, New Haven is the second-largest city in Connecticut and is part of the New York metropolitan area. The coastal city has experienced—and continues to enjoy—a renaissance. Within an easy stroll from the New Haven Green are more than 100 distinctive restaurants, offering something for every palate, and the city abounds with theaters, museums, and shopping destinations to satisfy all interests and tastes. Last year, New Haven joined iconic cities like Auckland, London and Istanbul to make the prestigious New York Times 2023 “52 Places to Go” list. Whether visiting family and friends or just looking for a vacation, there is a wealth of things to explore in The Cultural Capital of Connecticut.

America’s Most Convenient Airline

Since taking flight on April 28, 2021, Avelo has flown more than 4.8 million Customers on over 38,000 flights. Today Avelo serves 49 destinations spanning 23 states and Puerto Rico.

Avelo has unlocked a new era of convenience, choice, and competition by flying unserved routes to primarily underserved communities across the country. Every route has at least one small, easy to use airport. This makes every Avelo journey a smooth, easy, and more enjoyable experience than contending with the crowds, congestion and long walks at larger airports.

Avelo is distinguished by its industry-leading reliability. In May, the airline ranked #1 in on-time performance and delivered the lowest flight cancellation rate in the industry – the second straight month Avelo led the industry in both metrics. Additionally, for the first five months of 2024, Avelo climbed to #1 in on-time performance and maintained the second-lowest flight cancellation rate among all U.S. carriers. These results are reported by Anuvu, a leading aviation data services company also utilized by The Wall Street Journal for the publication’s annual airline ranking.

Avelo Customers can always change or cancel their itineraries with no extra fees. Additionally, families can travel with ease knowing every child 13 and under will be automatically seated with an accompanying adult at no additional cost.

Avelo offers advanced seat assignments for sale. One third of its seats are extra leg room seats, ranging from 32 inches to more than 36 inches, offering a more comfortable experience for Customers who value more space. In addition to advance seat assignments, Avelo offers several unbundled travel-enhancing options that give Customers the flexibility to pay only for what they value, including priority boarding, checked bags, carry-on overhead bags, and bringing a pet in the cabin.

About Avelo Airlines

Avelo Airlines’ purpose is to Inspire Travel by saving people time and money. The airline offers travelers time and money-saving convenience, everyday low fares, and a refreshingly smooth, caring and reliable travel experience. Operating a fleet of 16 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft, Avelo serves 49 popular destinations across the United States, including its six bases at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), Southern Connecticut’s Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN), Orlando International Airport (MCO), the Philadelphia and Delaware Valley region’s Wilmington Airport (ILG), Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), and the Bay Area’s Sonoma County Airport (STS). For more information visit AveloAir.com or the Avelo Newsroom at AveloAir.com/Newsroom.