Avelo Airways introduced Wednesday it’s including three locations from Tweed New Haven Airport, together with two west of the Mississippi River, for a complete of 24.

Starting in June, Avelo will fly to Houston’s William P. Interest Airport, St. Louis’ Lambert Worldwide Airport and to Traverse Metropolis, Mich., by way of Cherry Capital Airport. 

In an announcement, Avelo stated will probably be the one airline in Connecticut providing nonstop flights to the three locations when the routes launch. Avelo makes use of Boeing Subsequent-Era 737 plane.

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Introductory one-way fares begin at $62 for Traverse Metropolis, $79 for St. Louis and $98 for Houston. Vacationers should additionally pay for luggage and seat assignments.

“We’re excited to supply Connecticut residents much more journey choices with the addition of Houston, St. Louis and Traverse Metropolis,” stated Avelo Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy in an announcement. “Whether or not visiting family and friends, having fun with a leisurely trip or attending an vital enterprise assembly, Avelo affords time and money-saving comfort for Connecticut vacationers.”

Levy stated nearly 2 million vacationers have flown Avelo from Tweed since its first flight in November 2021.

New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker stated in an announcement, “With spring formally right here and summer time journey planning underway, New Haven residents will now have 24 nonstop locations to select from out and in of Tweed New Haven Airport — and, likewise, guests from these 24 places will even have the chance to come back to New Haven and expertise all our metropolis and state have to supply.

“Past handy journey choices for vacationers, Tweed New Haven Airport additionally continues to supply good-paying jobs for our residents and continues to strengthen our native financial system,” Elicker stated.

Gov. Ned Lamont stated in a launch, “Avelo’s announcement that they’re connecting New Haven to much more locations with handy, nonstop flights is nice information for the area and our state as a result of having a better variety of dependable transportation choices imply extra alternatives for companies to strengthen their connectivity, enhance our total financial viability, and stimulate additional regional growth.”

Houston flights start June 14 and function on Mondays and Fridays. Fares begin at $98 a technique.

Flights to St. Louis start June 13 and function on Thursdays and Sundays. Fares begin at $79 a technique.

Traverse Metropolis flights start June 15 and function on Saturdays. Fares begin at $62 a technique.

Reservations could also be made at aveloair.com.

Avelo, which recorded its first worthwhile quarter within the fourth quarter of 2023, additionally introduced it should base a sixth plane at New Haven, which can create about 35 extra jobs at Tweed. 

Ed Stannard might be reached at [email protected].