Avelo Airlines announces new route from New Haven

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Fliers will soon have the opportunity to head nonstop to New Orleans from the Nutmeg State.

Avelo Airlines Tuesday announced the new route to Louisiana’s Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) will start at $79 one-way from Tweed-New Haven Airport in November.

“With New Haven’s focus on cultural equity and economic opportunity, New Orleans is an exceptionally important new destination,” New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker said. “Avelo’s nonstop service will strengthen existing ties between our cities and help foster new collaborations in the arts, academia, and innovation.”

The new route will fly Thursdays and Sundays, starting Nov. 14.

The airlines also reminded customers it will double its frequency of flights to San Juan, Puerto Rico to four flights a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

That will begin Friday, Nov. 8.

November will also mark Avelo expanding its Boeing Next Generation 737-800s fleet, which officials say will double the year-over-year number of big airplanes allowing for more customer capacity during the winter.

Over half the airlines’ 19 planes will be dedicated for Connecticut.

“Avelo is proud to be Connecticut’s Airline and continue growth in New Haven with a new route to New Orleans, plus more Puerto Rico flights this winter and increased (Customer) capacity,” Avelo Airlines Founder and CEO Andrew Levy said.

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