Avelo Airlines is celebrating its second anniversary of operations at Wilmington International Airport (ILM) today, marking a significant milestone for the airline and its commitment to the Wilmington community. Since launching service at ILM two years ago, Avelo has successfully transported close to 100,000 passengers on over 750 flights, demonstrating the airline’s growing presence and popularity among travelers in the region.
To commemorate this special event, Avelo is offering enticing one-way fares starting as low as $66 from ILM, making it even more affordable for travelers to explore new destinations. Avelo Airlines now offers direct flights to six key destinations from ILM: Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) in Southern Connecticut, Washington, D.C. / Baltimore (BWI), Philadelphia / Delaware Valley (ILG), and three Florida cities: Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Orlando (MCO), and Tampa (TPA).
Avelo Founder and CEO Andrew Levy expressed his enthusiasm for the milestone, stating, “Since arriving at ILM two years ago, Avelo has introduced travelers in the Wilmington area to a new era of affordability, convenience and industry-leading reliability. Today’s milestone demonstrates the appeal our low fares, nonstop flights to popular destinations, and friendly service are having with travelers throughout the region. It is also clear the fast and easy travel-friendly experience ILM offers has played an equally significant role in inspiring so many people to fly with us.”
ILM Airport Director Jeff Bourk echoed the sentiment, stating, “It’s been great to see Avelo continue to grow their service at ILM. What started off as two routes has now grown to six convenient nonstops with everyday low fares. We’re thankful Avelo continues to invest in ILM and offer more choices to fly nonstop to the northeast and Florida.”
Avelo Airlines has garnered a reputation for reliability at ILM, boasting an impressive 99.3% completion rate when excluding weather-related cancellations beyond its control. This means less than 0.7% of flights have been canceled at ILM since its inception, showcasing the airline’s commitment to providing a dependable travel experience.
In recognition of its consistent performance, Avelo Airlines secured the top position for on-time performance in May and maintained the industry’s lowest flight cancellation rate for the second month in a row. Furthermore, for the first five months of 2024, Avelo secured the top spot in on-time performance and held the second-lowest flight cancellation rate among all U.S. carriers, solidifying its position as a leader in reliability and customer satisfaction. These accolades come from Anuvu, a prominent aviation data services firm utilized by The Wall Street Journal for its annual airline rankings.
Avelo, known as America’s Most Convenient Airline since its inaugural flight on April 28, 2021, has served over 4.8 million customers on more than 38,000 flights. Currently, Avelo connects 53 destinations across 24 states and Puerto Rico. The airline has pioneered a new era of travel convenience, choice, and competition by serving primarily underserved communities with unserved routes, each through a small, user-friendly airport. This approach ensures every Avelo journey is seamless, easy, and more enjoyable compared to larger airports with crowds, congestion, and lengthy walks.
Avelo’s commitment to customer satisfaction extends beyond affordable fares and reliable service. The airline offers fee-free itinerary changes or cancellations and complimentary seating for children aged 13 and under with an accompanying adult. Advanced seat assignments are available for purchase, with a third of seats offering extra legroom ranging from 32 inches to over 36 inches, providing enhanced comfort for passengers who prioritize space. Additionally, Avelo offers various unbundled travel options, such as priority boarding, checked bags, carry-on overhead bags, and in-cabin pet travel, allowing customers to pay only for the services they value most.
