Avelo Airlines Announces Flights To New & Returning Destinations From Wilmington
Avelo Airlines entered the Wilmington area nearly two years ago and they’ve really changed the game for travel out of Delaware. If Philadelphia International Airport can be avoided, take the chance. There’s nothing worse than sitting in the traffic on I-95 to PHL to then stand in a long line at check in and then again at security to find out your flight is delayed. Ugh, it’s the worst.
Avelo Airlines Announces Flights To New & Returning Destinations
Today, we have some really exciting news to pass along as Avelo Airlines announces new flights in and out of Wilmington (ILG) in a press release that went out this morning.
The new route is a big one for Avelo. You’ll now be able to travel to and from Atlanta via Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and Wilmington. How cool is that? A quick trip down to Atlanta for a sporting event or a concert event or just because. We don’t always need an excuse to travel. These flights will begin on November 8, 2024 and will operate on Mondays and Fridays.
In addition to the new route to Atlanta is the return of three popular destinations that went on hiatus for several months. Making the return are flights to Daytona Beach, Florida (DAB), flying on Thursdays and Sundays starting November 7, 2024, Palm Beach, Florida (PBI) with service on Mondays and Fridays beginning November 8, 2024 and Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida (SRQ) with flights departing as early as November 23, 2024 on both Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Just last month Avelo announced new services to Charlotte/Concord, N.C. (USA) and Orlando/Lakeland (LAL). The addition of the Atlanta leg brings non-stop destinations out of Wilmington up to 13.
One way fares are starting at only $46 and can be booked online at aveloair.com. Hope Florida is ready for snowbird season.
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