America’s first new mainline airline in nearly 15 years — Avelo Airlines — premiered today (April 8, 2021) at Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) with introductory one-way fares starting at $19 on all routes.

Avelo will offer everyday low fares flying non-stop unserved routes between BUR and 11 destinations across the Western U.S.

Flights are open for booking at aveloair.com as of today, taking flight starting April 28, 2021 with current availability through Sept. 15, 2021.

“After more than 20 years of steadily shrinking consumer choice, the American flying public wants and deserves more options and lower fares,” say Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy.

LA’s Best Airport 

The airline 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.

Recreational Destinations

Avelo’s inaugural routes from Burbank are a collection of unserved destinations focused on outdoor recreation, national parks, and coastal and mountain terrain. Those routes are:

• 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

Initial Fees

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. Operating a single type of aircraft typically reduces costs to the airlines.

Avelo’s fares include no change fees or call center fees for customers who choose to make reservations by phone. Other fees include:

• First Checked Bag: $10
• Carry-On Overhead Bag: $35
• Priority Boarding: $10
• Pet in the Cabin: $95
• Seating Options: Customers may choose from several seating options. Avelo’s 189-seat 737-800 aircraft will offer 129 standard slimline 29-inch pitch seats. Pre-reserved window and aisle seating starts at $5. Avelo aircraft will also feature 60 seats with 31 to 38 inches of pitch. These seats start at $18.