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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nEarlier, Wilmington Airport (ILG) had been expected to become a destination from the Florida airport when Avelo announced it would launch service to and from the fast-growing area between Orlando and Tampa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lakeland, while home to a busy airport, had not seen scheduled airline service in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It turned out that the small airline unexpectedly limited its schedule to New Haven, CT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The airline route site Enilria on Wednesday reported the upcoming service announcement and said Wilmington ILG was a likely destination. <\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nOrlando appears to be one of Avelo’s more popular routes with three and sometimes four flights a week out of ILG. Avelo also has twice-weekly service to Tampa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lakeland would give Philadelphia area travelers\u00a0an option other than Orlando, one of the nation’s busiest airports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lakeland is also a fairly easy drive (if there is such a thing in Orlando) to Walt Disney World attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Airlines, including Avelo, have been trimming their schedules to Orlando, due to stiff competition that has driven down fares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The home of Disney and Universal is the most popular destination from Philadelphia International Airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, Avelo appears to have gained a piece of that business at an airport with shorter walks, cheaper parking, and fewer lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Avelo signed a long-term lease at Lakeland, amid speculation that it might make the airport one of its focus hubs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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