Tweed Airline Avelo Partners With UConn Athletics

NEW HAVEN, CT — The new Tweed-New Haven Airport airline Avelo announced a new partnership with University of Connecticut Athletics.

Avelo Airlines, which flies to six Florida destinations from Tweed, said it will have "premium asset placement" at UConn games, including digital graphics, promotional contests, and signage.

UConn and Avelo will also partner on local events with Jonathan and other promotional events through the 2021-2022 athletic season, per the release.

“We are thrilled to partner with an airline that has decided to invest in our great state,” UConn Director of Athletics David Benedict said. “Avelo Airlines has already dedicated a significant amount of resources into Tweed Airport, which promises to create many jobs right here in Connecticut. I look forward to a long and impactful partnership with Avelo.”

The partnership will also give UConn students, fans, and alumni the opportunity to win complimentary Avelo tickets, receive exclusive promotional codes and more at all home men and women’s basketball games.

“We’re excited to continue strengthening our investment in the state of Connecticut,” Avelo Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy said. “UConn has a reputation of being elite, both in their athletic accomplishments and their academic endeavors. We look forward to cheering on The Huskies as we continue building awareness for the convenient and affordable air travel Avelo brings to the region.”

In early November, Avelo began flying to Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando, Sarasota-Bradenton, the Palm Beaches and Tampa out of Tweed.