# Avelo Airlines

> Avelo Airlines is a privately owned U.S. low-fare carrier built around nonstop routes and smaller airports. Founded by aviation executive Andrew Levy, it began scheduled service in April 2021 and combines ticket sales with paid baggage, seating, flexibility and membership options. After narrowing its network in 2026, it is preparing a new North Texas base and a future Embraer fleet.

- **Founded:** 2020
- **Headquarters:** Houston, United States
- **Founders:** Andrew Levy (Founder, Chairman and CEO)
- **Products:** Nonstop passenger flights, Seating and baggage options, Avelo PLUS, AveloFlex, Avelo Airlines World Elite Mastercard
- **Notable:** Launched scheduled flights on April 28, 2021., Reported 83.9% on-time arrivals and a 0.48% flight cancellation rate for 2024 using Anuvu data., Reached 10 million cumulative passenger journeys in August 2026.

## Products & services

- **Nonstop passenger flights** — Low-fare scheduled service across the United States and Puerto Rico, with an emphasis on smaller airports.
- **Seating and baggage options** — Standard, Stretch and Stretch+ seating; paid overhead carry-on and checked baggage, with one personal item included.
- **Avelo PLUS** — Paid membership offering member fares, priority boarding and private sales. Current published price is $59 for the first year and $99 annually afterward, with automatic renewal.
- **AveloFlex** — Paid option allowing a one-time change or cancellation without change/cancel fees, subject to terms and fare differences.
- **Avelo Airlines World Elite Mastercard** — Cardless-powered card issued by First Electronic Bank, offering Avelo Cash rewards and eligible travel benefits.
- **Disruption Assistance** — Optional HTS-powered disruption rebooking/refund benefit sold through direct booking channels; eligibility and terms apply.

## Achievements

- Launched scheduled flights on April 28, 2021.
- Reported 83.9% on-time arrivals and a 0.48% flight cancellation rate for 2024 using Anuvu data.
- Reached 10 million cumulative passenger journeys in August 2026.
- Placed a firm order for 50 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft in September 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Announced four additional McKinney routes, taking its planned network there to nine; base opening scheduled for November 11.
- **2026-08** — Announced its ten millionth passenger journey.
- **2026-06** — Introduced HTS-powered Disruption Assistance.
- **2026-01** — Announced recapitalization, three base closures and removal of six 737-700 aircraft; separately announced the end of its DHS charter program.

## Links

- Website: https://www.aveloair.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/avelo-airlines
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/aveloair
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AveloAir
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aveloair/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aveloair
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aveloair

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Last updated: 2026-10-04