The flights were first announced in November. Houston-based Avelo Airlines, which in 2021 became America’s first new mainline airline in nearly 15 years, is the first new airline Dayton International added since 2016, when Allegiant launched service to two Florida markets.
In November, Avelo Airlines announced new routes from Orlando International to Dayton and Dubuque, Iowa. The Dayton-to-Orlando route will operate Mondays and Fridays starting Jan. 13.
Introductory one-way fares between Orlando and Dayton start at $49.
Chris Kershner, president and chief executive of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, said Wednesday he has already booked flights from Dayton to Orlando for his family in the spring.
“When you can get direct flights to Orlando from Dayton for $50, it makes it a lot more attractive,” he said.
“The response from the region to Avelo has been tremendous,” he added. “The business community has been excited. They’ve been booking flights. We think this is going to be a great relationship for years to come.”
Avelo Airlines Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy said the new routes from the airline’s Orlando base make getting to Orlando “more affordable and easier than ever.”
“We believe Avelo’s combination of everyday low fares, industry-leading reliability and friendly service will inspire people from across the region to enjoy all Avelo has to offer,” Levy said last year.
The new routes will operate on Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. These routes will bring Avelo’s total number of cities from Orlando to 10.
Avelo Airlines flew more than 1.2 million customers on over 10,000 flights in 2022, Levy said in a recent LinkedIn post. The airline also more than doubled the size of its fleet, from six to 14 Boeing 737s.
Adding destinations has also meant employment growth, from 330 to 550 employees
“Dayton, Ohio is a destination packed with big-city experiences, amenities, attractions and shopping wrapped in small-town charm,” Avelo said last year. “It’s home to exceptional arts and culture through music, theater, festivals, fine dining, and more.”
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