MELBOURNE, Fla. – An airline will soon offer nonstop travel from Melbourne Orlando International Airport to Connecticut and North Carolina.
The airport on Thursday held a news conference, announcing that Avelo Airlines will offer exclusive nonstop service from MLB to New Haven, Connecticut, and Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina.
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Avelo will be the only airline offering nonstop flights between Florida’s Space Coast and the two cities, officials said.
“Melbourne – it’s time to say hello to Avelo! We look forward to introducing Florida’s Space Coast to Avelo’s low fares, industry-leading reliability and caring service,” Avelo Airlines Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy said in a statement.
“We are so excited to welcome Avelo to MLB,” MLB Executive Director Greg Donovan, A.A.E. said. “Avelo is an outstanding new brand that delivers value and dependability for our travelers. We believe these routes will be incredibly popular, both within our Space Coast community and with visitors to Florida.”
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Avelo will begin twice-weekly nonstop service to Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) on Wednesdays and Saturdays, starting June 21.
Service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) on Mondays and Fridays begins June 23.
Both routes will operate on Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft.
Say hello Avelo! We are thrilled to announce new service from Avelo Airlines featuring nonstop routes to New Haven, Connecticut and Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina! #FlyMLB pic.twitter.com/9MoV0d57OC
— Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) (@FlyMLB) April 6, 2023