Tweed Airport's New Airline Avelo To Offer Non-Stop Flights To FL

NEW HAVEN, CT —Thursday, Tweed-New Haven Airport's new airline Avelo announced that starting Nov. 3, it will fly direct, non-stop to Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando and Tampa.

The airline said fares will start at $59 one-way.

“We’re excited to bring more choice, everyday low fares and the Avelo Soul of Service to Connecticut,” Avelo Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy said. “Connecticut residents told us they want more convenient and affordable options for flying to Florida and we listened. These four popular sun-soaked destinations are an ideal winter retreat. The refreshingly simple and smooth HVN small airport experience will ensure our Customers depart relaxed and ready for some fun in the sun.”

Avelo will be the first airline to offer nonstop flights between New Haven and Florida and the arrival of the airline to Tweed "also marks the largest expansion of service at HVN in more than 30 years. "

Sean Scanlon, Tweed executive director called the announcement transformative for New Haven's airport.

"Today's announcement from Avelo Airlines is another clear step towards transforming Tweed-New Haven into a more vibrant and sustainable airport, one that can help grow jobs and serve as an economic driver for our region,"Scanlon said.

“For years the people of southern Connecticut have been asking for more options when it comes to flights, and – starting this November – that will be a reality. While today is very exciting, it is truly just the beginning, and we look forward to a continued and growing partnership with Avelo here at HVN.”

Earlier this year, officials from the airport and Avports announced an $100 million expansion project that they said would bring 11,000 jobs and $47 million in tax revenue at no cost for taxpayers.

Wednesday, Scanlon said the project will "move the airport forward to the benefit of flyers, taxpayers, and the local economy."

He said the project will "result in the creation of a new, carbon neutral terminal, allow for more flights to more destinations, and eliminate the need for all existing state and city subsidies."

Scanlon was joined Thursday morning by Avelo Airlines Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy, Avports CEO Jorge Roberts, New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz and Congressman Richard Blumenthal.