

Some of them have service to LAX but none of them have service out of Burbank. “We’re flying out of Burbank to 11 different markets that currently have no service to Burbank. “Fundamental to our business strategy is offering new choices to consumers-we’re offering new airport connections. “We think it’s important to do something different,” Levy said. Pasco (PSC) and Bozeman (BZN) will also launch before the end of the month.Ī further eight routes will start in May, connecting BUR to the likes of Phoenix/Mesa (AZA), Grand Junction (GJT) and Eugene ( EUG). The airline’s maiden commercial flight will take place on April 28 with daily service to Santa Rosa (STS). Each of the services 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 said it has selected BUR because of the airport’s strong catchment in the Greater Los Angeles area, coupled with its proximity to some of the region’s top tourist attractions and lower cost structure for carriers.Īll 11 of the routes that make up Avelo’s launch network are currently unserved for BUR.

“Our aim is to bring something new to the market.” “After more than 20 years of steadily shrinking consumer choice, the American flying public wants and deserves more options and lower fares,” said Levy. Three 737-700s will be added to the LCC’s fleet by the third quarter of the year. The startup, led by former Allegiant Air and United Airlines executive Andrew Levy ( pictured), will begin operations from April 28 using three 189-seat Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Avelo Airlines has selected Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) in southern California as its first base, from where it plans to serve an initial network of 11 destinations across the western US.
