Less than a week after returning from a glorious family vacation in North Eleuthera, Bahamas which I will share more about it the coming weeks, I had an opportunity to attend the Avelo Airlines Announcement at the Wilmington airport.
On Thursday, August 10th, Avelo Airlines announced a historic expansion at Wilmington Airport (ILG) with the addition of two new nonstop tropical destinations: San Juan, Puerto Rico and Sarasota-Bradenton, Fla. Avelo is the first airline to offer nonstop flights beyond the continental United States at ILG — the convenient, affordable and travel-friendly alternative to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
When these two new destinations take flight in November, Avelo will serve 15 nonstop destinations from its Philadelphia / Delaware Valley base. Since taking flight in February, Avelo has flown more than 125,000 Customers at ILG – the fastest single-year growth rate in airport history.
Special introductory one-way fares between ILG and San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) start at $99*. Introductory one-way fares between ILG and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) start at $49*. Customers can make reservations at AveloAir.com.
The event was hosted by Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) and Avelo Airlines leaders accompanied by local and state political and community officials, including: Delaware Governor John Carney, Avelo Airlines Head of People and Customer Experience Vicky Stennes, DRBA Executive Director Thomas Cook, DRBA Deputy Executive Director Steven Williams, Delaware General Assembly Speaker Valerie Longhurst , Chairman of the Delaware Hispanic Commission Carlos de La Ramos, Nuestras Raíces Vice President India Colon-Diaz and many others in the media as well as excited residents all huddled under a tent on this thankful Thursday morning.
To make the event even more exciting, there were various Puerto Rican delicacies, which unfortunately, I didn’t have an opportunity to taste, a live band with dancing and non-alcoholic beverages being served from the Tiki Bar.
For our family vacation, we had to fly from Philadelphia International Airport, with a stop over in Charlotte, but if you are traveling to any of these destinations, you can now book a non-stop flight on Avelo Airlines for a stress-free experience from Wilmington.
15 Popular Nonstop Destinations:
- Charleston, S.C. (CHS) – Seasonal
- Daytona Beach, Fla. (DAB)
- Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (FLL)
- Fort Myers, Fla. (RSW)
- Greenville / Spartanburg, S.C. (GSP) – Seasonal
- Myrtle Beach, S.C. (MYR)
- Nashville, Tenn. (BNA) – Seasonal
- Orlando, Fla. (MCO)
- Raleigh / Durham, N.C. (RDU) – Seasonal
- San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) – service begins November 15
- Sarasota / Bradenton, Fla. (SRQ) – service begins November 2
- Savannah, Ga. / Hilton Head, S.C. (SAV) – Seasonal
- Tampa, Fla. (TPA)
- West Palm Beach, Fla. (PBI) – Seasonal
- Wilmington, N.C. (ILM) – Seasonal
Introductory one-way fares include government taxes and fees. Fares start at $99 between ILG and SJU for travel completed by February 14, 2024. Fares must be booked by August 14, 2023. Fares start at $49 between ILG and SRQ for travel completed by February 14, 2024. Fares must be booked by August 22, 2023. Fares are available on a limited number of flights and seats. Additional fees for carry-on and checked bags, assigned seats and other optional services may apply. A $20 charge per seated traveler applies to all bookings or changes made through Avelo’s Customer Support Center. For full terms and conditions, please see Avelo’s Contract of Carriage.
Have you taken a family vacation this year? If not, why not book a trip with Avelo Airlines.
About Avelo Airlines
Avelo Airlines was founded with a simple purpose — to Inspire Travel. The airline offers Customers time and money-saving convenience, low everyday fares and a refreshingly smooth and caring experience through its Soul of Service culture. Operating a fleet of Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft, Avelo serves 47 popular destinations across the U.S. This includes its five bases at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), Southern Connecticut’s Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN), Orlando International Airport (MCO), the Philadelphia and Delaware Valley region’s Wilmington Airport (ILG) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Avelo will open a sixth base at Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in September. For more information visit AveloAir.com or the Avelo Newsroom at AveloAir.com/Newsroom.
