Andrew Levy, founder and owner of the new airline Avelo.
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A new Low-cost airline has announced the start of operations from the airport of Hollywood Burbank, in the San Fernando Valley. Their one-way fares start at $ 19.
According to Avelo Airlines, it goes approx the first commercial airline launched in the United States in 15 yearsThe start of Avelo, founded by Andrew Levy with a seed capital of $ 125 million, coincides with the economic reopening.
Good morning, @AveloAir pic.twitter.com/HVXEzW6DOs
– Hollywood Burbank ✈️ (@fly_BUR) April 8, 2021
Avelo said that from this month flies from Burbank to 11 small airport destinations in western states, including Santa Rosa and Redding, in California. Seat selection costs start at $ 5 dollars and a bottle of water and a snack are provided for free on the trips.
From Burbank, CA to Bozeman, MT, we provide routes to beautiful and relaxing destinations that are currently unreachable @fly_burWhere will Avelo take you first? #aveloair https://t.co/eHDNxRlUKl pic.twitter.com/6ZZzi4XjC8
– Avelo Airlines (@AveloAir) April 8, 2021
Last year, nearly 70% of flights from Burbank airport were operated by Southwest.