Avelo: New Airline Starting Service From Hollywood-Burbank Airport (Los Angeles, Long Beach: costs, moving to)

[sacreole]

America’s first new mainline airline in nearly 15 years — Avelo Airlines — premiered on April 8 at Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) with travel-inspiring routes and bag-packing low fares.

Avelo will offer everyday low fares coupled with a smooth and convenient travel experience, flying non-stop unserved routes between BUR and 11 destinations across the Western U.S. Flights are open for booking, taking flight starting April 28, with current availability through Sept. 15.

“Avelo has a simple purpose — to Inspire Travel,” said Avelo Founder, Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy. “People are ready to reconnect with family and friends and explore new places. Avelo is a different and better kind of airline, built from scratch to offer an affordable, convenient and caring travel experience.”

“After more than 20 years of steadily shrinking consumer choice, the American flying public wants and deserves more options and lower fares,” said Levy. “Avelo offers both — along with a refreshingly smooth and convenient experience.”

LA’s Best Airport

Avelo has selected Hollywood Burbank Airport as its first base. BUR’s convenience to Greater Los Angeles, Customer-friendly compact size and lower costs were all important considerations. In fact, Fodor’s Travel named BUR the “Best U.S. Airport” in 2019.

“Locals know that BUR is LA’s best airport,” said Levy. “No airport is closer to downtown LA, Hollywood, Pasadena and Southern California’s many other attractions than BUR. As the San Fernando Valley’s hometown airport, BUR will give you easy access to an abundance of beautiful and relaxing new non-stop destinations across California and the Western U.S. And for those considering LA for their next vacation or long weekend getaway, BUR is the ultra-convenient, stress-free gateway to Greater LA and the world-famous fun-in-the-sun activities Southern California is known for.”

“Hollywood Burbank Airport exemplifies the convenient, caring and smooth experience that distinguishes Avelo,” said Levy. “We’re grateful for the enthusiastic partnership that BUR Executive Director Frank Miller, the airport’s commissioners and staff have welcomed us with. It’s not surprising why BUR is LA’s favorite airport.”

Avelo will initially serve a collection of beautiful and relaxing destinations that are currently unserved from BUR. Avelo’s inaugural routes focus on outdoor recreation, national parks, and coastal and mountain terrain – as well as providing air service for an increasing population of remote workers.......

The airline will initially operate single-class, fuel-efficient 189-seat Boeing 737-800 aircraft – offering a more comfortable experience than the regional aircraft often utilized by the airports Avelo serves.

https://www.aviationpros.com/airline...newest-airline

[V8 Vega]

All the parking lots around Burbank airport were closed last Christmas, I'm taking Uber from now on.

[DKM]

"LA's best airport". There is a high bar...

[1200RT]

are these places where people really need direct flights? Not saying they dont, just curious. I wish them luck... seriously.

· Arcata / Eureka, CA (ACV), Victorian charm in the heart of California’s Redwood Coast

· Bend / Redmond, OR (RDM), where the snow-capped Cascades surround the high desert

· Bozeman, MT (BZN), the onramp to Big Sky Country and Yellowstone National Park

· Eugene, OR (EUG), where the Willamette Valley begins

· Grand Junction, CO (GJT), where the Colorado River meets dramatic red rock landscapes

· Medford, OR (MFR), a launchpad to the Rogue Valley and Oregon’s wine country

· Pasco, WA (PSC), 300 days of sun in the heart of Washington’s wine country

· Phoenix / Mesa, AZ (AZA), a stress-free airport alternative to a year-round desert oasis

· Odgen, UT (OGD), a convenient Salt Lake City alternative to Utah’s famed mountains

· Redding, CA (RDD), 600 square miles of state and national parks beckon the adventure seeker

· Santa Rosa, CA (STS), the gateway to California’s wine country

Originally Posted by DKM

"LA's best airport". There is a high bar...

Not compared to our other airports... Burbank is pretty sweet if you can find a flight. I used to fly BUR to SMF a few times a week when I had business w/ the State.

[Des-Lab]

Both the name and color scheme look more like a drug that you never knew you needed. Side effects may include depression, nausea, death, and growing a tail. Fun stuff like that.

Seriously though. Any new airline is good news. Strange choice of cities. But maybe they know something we don't. Look at Allegiant. On the surface, it looks ludicrous. but it's been proven to be genius and very successful. So we shall see.

[NW4me]

Originally Posted by DKM

"LA's best airport". There is a high bar...

Long Beach (LGB) is a great, underutilized airport.

[Ceece]

Originally Posted by Des-Lab

Seriously though. Any new airline is good news. Strange choice of cities. But maybe they know something we don't. Look at Allegiant. On the surface, it looks ludicrous. but it's been proven to be genius and very successful. So we shall see.

I'm seeing a list of cities where a lot of people are moving to escape the high COL in LA and the Bay Area so they probably do know something!

[(901)]

Originally Posted by Des-Lab

Look at Allegiant. On the surface, it looks ludicrous. but it's been proven to be genius and very successful. So we shall see.

I've been flying Allegiant regularly for 5 years. LAX to MEM (nonstop) for $150. They are the only airline that's never killed anyone

[NW4me]

· Arcata / Eureka, CA (ACV), Victorian charm in the heart of California’s Redwood Coast

· Bend / Redmond, OR (RDM), where the snow-capped Cascades surround the high desert

· Bozeman, MT (BZN), the onramp to Big Sky Country and Yellowstone National Park

· Eugene, OR (EUG), where the Willamette Valley begins

· Grand Junction, CO (GJT), where the Colorado River meets dramatic red rock landscapes

· Medford, OR (MFR), a launchpad to the Rogue Valley and Oregon’s wine country

· Pasco, WA (PSC), 300 days of sun in the heart of Washington’s wine country

· Phoenix / Mesa, AZ (AZA), a stress-free airport alternative to a year-round desert oasis

· Odgen, UT (OGD), a convenient Salt Lake City alternative to Utah’s famed mountains

· Redding, CA (RDD), 600 square miles of state and national parks beckon the adventure seeker

· Santa Rosa, CA (STS), the gateway to California’s wine country

Flying to these destinations, a 190-seat aircraft is going to have a lot of empty seats.
It's surprising they're not using the Airbus 220.... it's smaller than a 737 and burns less fuel.

[TheseGoTo11]

I never understand people who flew SFO-LAX, other than maybe to build up miles, rather than OAK/SFO/SJC-BUR, if going to Hollywood, the Valley, or Downtown. BUR is the best thing to ever happen in the history of SoCal transport, look forward to more routes and tight landings.