Avelo Airlines to Launch Nine New Routes from Wilmington Airport, Delaware

Dark/Light Mode (24/04/23)  Building on the strong demand that Avelo Airlines has generated within its first three months of service at Delaware’s Wilmington Airport (ILG), the airline has unveiled plans to launch nine nonstop flights from ILG later this year.

The addition of a second Boeing 737 at its Wilmington base will enable Avelo to nearly triple its network from five to fourteen routes – the largest number of destinations ever offered at ILG.

Avelo Airlines Boeing 737

“The strong demand we are generating out of the gate is a testament to the convenient, affordable, reliable and caring air service Avelo has introduced to the Delaware Valley,” said Andrew Levy, Avelo Airlines Chairman and CEO. “We’re just getting started and our partnership with the DRBA, as well as leaders, organizations and communities from across the region, keeps getting stronger at every turn. I’m especially thankful for our dedicated and caring ILG-based crew members who have brought Avelo’s presence here to life and look forward to welcoming even more folks to our team in the weeks and months ahead.”

The nine new nonstop destinations span five states as follows:

Greenville / Spartanburg, South Carolina (GSP): Effective 22 June 2023 – Thursdays and Sundays.

Nashville, Tennessee (BNA): Effective 22 June 2023 – Thursdays and Sundays.

Raleigh / Durham, North Carolina (RDU): Effective 22 June 2023 – Thursdays and Sundays.

Wilmington, North Carolina (ILM): Effective 22 June 2023 – Thursdays and Sundays.

Charleston, South Carolina (CHS): Effective 23 June 2023 – Mondays and Fridays.

Daytona Beach, Florida (DAB): Effective 23 June 2023 – Mondays and Fridays.

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (MYR): Effective 23 June 2023 – Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Melbourne / Cocoa Beach, Florida (MLB): Effective 28 June 2023 – Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Savannah, Georgia / Hilton Head, South Carolina (SAV): Effective 28 June 2023 – Wednesdays and Saturdays.

The nine new routes join the five existing Florida destinations Avelo currently serves from ILG: Orlando (MCO), Tampa (TPA), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Fort Myers (RSW) and West Palm Beach (PBI).

Thomas J. Cook, Executive Director of the Delaware River and Bay Authority, said, “With Avelo’s fourteen cities now on the schedule, Wilmington Airport offers the most nonstop flight destinations in its history and the second based aircraft will bring additional quality jobs for area citizens. Our focus is to be the airport of choice for people in Delaware, South Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland who seek low fares, quality service and a convenient airport experience.”

To support the additional aircraft and flights, Avelo expects to hire at least 35 new employees, including pilots, flight attendants, airport customer service crew members, aircraft maintenance technicians and supervisors.

Avelo Airlines took flight from ILG on 1 February 2023 – flying more than 25,000 customers on more than 230 flights in and out of ILG.

The airline initially based one 149-seat Boeing Next-Generation (NG) 737-700 at ILG, replacing it earlier this month with a larger 189-seat Boeing NG 737-800. Effective 22 June 2023, Avelo will base a second 737-800 at ILG.

In addition to ILG, Avelo operates bases at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), Southern Connecticut’s Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN), Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).

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