{"id":58898,"date":"2025-11-13T19:43:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T00:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=58898"},"modified":"2025-11-13T19:43:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T00:43:14","slug":"avelo-airlines-announces-return-of-atlanta-service-detroit-flights-for-spring-training-and-a-second-based-aircraft-from-lakeland-international-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2025\/11\/13\/avelo-airlines-announces-return-of-atlanta-service-detroit-flights-for-spring-training-and-a-second-based-aircraft-from-lakeland-international-airport\/","title":{"rendered":"Avelo Airlines Announces Return of Atlanta Service, Detroit Flights for Spring Training and a Second Based Aircraft from Lakeland International Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/avelo-airlines-plane--1024x683.webp?resize=1024%2C683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/avelo-airlines-plane--jpg.webp?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/avelo-airlines-plane--jpg.webp?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/avelo-airlines-plane--jpg.webp?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/avelo-airlines-plane--jpg.webp?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After 18 months of successful passenger service from&nbsp;Lakeland International Airport (LAL), Avelo&nbsp;Airlines&nbsp;today announced the&nbsp;return of nonstop flights to Atlanta (ATL), spring service to Detroit (DTW) and a second aircraft to the airline\u2019s Central Florida base. These decisions are driven by strong community feedback and a shared commitment to serving Central Florida travelers.<br><br>Affordable one-way fares start at $34*.&nbsp;Avelo&nbsp;will operate these routes utilizing Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft.&nbsp;These exclusive routes expand Avelo\u2019s&nbsp;affordable, convenient and industry-leading reliable air service introduced when the airline took flight in Lakeland in June 2024. Flight dates and information are below. Travelers can book at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.aveloair.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AveloAir.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>From Central Florida\u2019s Lakeland International Airport (LAL):<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avelo&nbsp;will serve 10 nonstop destinations from LAL base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Detroit via&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Begins February 11, 2026,\u00a0with twice-weekly service on Wednesdays and Saturdays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Atlanta via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Begins February 13, 2026,\u00a0with five flights per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;expanded frequency of Avelo\u2019s&nbsp;ATL service is designed to meet the needs of local passengers, ensuring flexibility and convenience for those traveling between Lakeland, Atlanta and points beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Listening to the Community, Building for the Future<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Airport Director&nbsp;Kris Hallstrand&nbsp;said,<br><br>\u201cAvelo&nbsp;continues to listen to our community and respond with opportunities that matter. The return of Atlanta service with added frequency is exactly what our business and leisure travelers have been asking for, and new nonstop flights to Detroit highlight Avelo\u2019s&nbsp;continued investment in Lakeland. From spring training visitors to local families, these routes strengthen connections and build on 18 months of tremendous growth. The addition of a second aircraft at LAL is a clear sign of confidence in this community and in our partnership.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A Strong and Growing Network<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since launching service from LAL in 2024, Avelo&nbsp;has built an impressive record of reliability, customer satisfaction, and growth. Lakeland has quickly become a key base for Avelo\u2019s&nbsp;Central Florida operations, and the addition of a second based Avelo&nbsp;aircraft affirms it. With the addition of Atlanta and the seasonal service to Detroit, Avelo&nbsp;will serve 10 destinations from Lakeland.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avelo&nbsp;Founder and CEO Andrew Levy said,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe are excited to bring Atlanta back to Lakeland\u2019s lineup of destinations \u2014 this time with more flexibility, more frequency, and even greater opportunity for travelers on both ends of the route. We\u2019re also eager to announce nonstop service to Detroit, combining baseball\u2019s spring training season and a vacation to Lakeland for Motor City travelers, as well as a way to connect with friends and family for Polk County travelers. Lakeland has proven to be one of our most enthusiastic and supportive communities; in adding these routes we\u2019re also adding a second aircraft to our Central Florida base, this helps us grow our network and add more frequencies at LAL. Our partnership with the City of Lakeland and Lakeland Linder International Airport continues to strengthen, and we are proud to listen, respond, and grow together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Connecting Central Florida and Atlanta<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mark Jackson, Director of&nbsp;Visit Central Florida, added,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis service is a win for everyone. For Atlantans, it opens an easy, affordable gateway to experience Polk County\u2019s lakes, central location and world class attractions like Legoland Florida. For Detroit travelers, it offers a nonstop route to America\u2019s longest spring training home, as the Detroit Tigers have trained in Lakeland since 1934. We\u2019re thrilled to welcome Tigers fans to Central Florida and to see Avelo&nbsp;continue investing in this community and growing the success story that began right here in Lakeland.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About Lakeland Linder International Airport<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lakeland Linder International Airport is one of Florida\u2019s most dynamic airports, supporting more than 143,000 annual aircraft operations and generating over $1.5 billion in economic impact each year. LAL is home to the NOAA Hurricane Hunters, Draken&nbsp;International, the Central Florida Aerospace Academy, and the world-famous SUN \u2019n FUN Aerospace Expo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About Avelo&nbsp;Airlines<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avelo&nbsp;Airlines\u2019 purpose is to&nbsp;<em>Inspire Travel<\/em>&nbsp;by saving travelers time and money. The airline offers Customers safe, convenient travel, everyday low fares, and a caring travel experience. Avelo&nbsp;stands out as the leading U.S. airline in on-time performance and reliability. The airline currently operates a fleet of 22 Boeing Next Generation 737 aircraft and in 2027, will become the first U.S. airline to fly Embraer 195-E2s, with an order of up to 100 new aircraft. Today Avelo&nbsp;serves over 40 popular destinations across the United States, Jamaica, Mexico and the Dominican Republic, including its six bases at Southern Connecticut\u2019s Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN), the Philadelphia \/ Delaware Valley region\u2019s Wilmington Airport (ILG), Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), Central Florida\u2019s Lakeland International Airport (LAL), Charlotte\u2019s Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA) and Coastal North Carolina\u2019s Wilmington International Airport (ILM). For more information visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aveloair.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AveloAir.com<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*One-way fares include government taxes and fees. Fares start at $34 for travel between LAL and ATL for travel between March 13 and March 30, 2026. Fares must be booked by November 19, 2025.&nbsp;These routes are subject to foreign government approval. 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 $25 charge per seated traveler applies to all bookings or changes made through Avelo\u2019s&nbsp;Customer Support Center. For full terms and conditions, please see Avelo\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aveloair.com\/contract-of-carriage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contract of Carriage<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After 18 months of successful passenger service from&nbsp;Lakeland International Airport (LAL), Avelo&nbsp;Airlines&nbsp;today announced the&nbsp;return of nonstop flights to Atlanta (ATL), spring service to Detroit (DTW) and a second aircraft to&hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":46651,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"12","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":0,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","inline_featured_image":false,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"wpai_generated_summary":"","footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":true,"token":"eyJpbWciOiJodHRwczpcL1wvaTAud3AuY29tXC9sYWtlbGFuZGdhemV0dGUuaW5mb1wvbmV3c1wvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNFwvMDZcL2F2ZWxvLWFpcmxpbmVzLXBsYW5lLS1qcGcud2VicD9maXQ9MTAyNCUyQzY4MyZzc2w9MSIsInR4dCI6IkF2ZWxvIEFpcmxpbmVzIEFubm91bmNlcyBSZXR1cm4gb2YgQXRsYW50YSBTZXJ2aWNlLCBEZXRyb2l0IEZsaWdodHMgZm9yIFNwcmluZyBUcmFpbmluZyBhbmQgYSBTZWNvbmQgQmFzZWQgQWlyY3JhZnQgZnJvbSBMYWtlbGFuZCBJbnRlcm5hdGlvbmFsIEFpcnBvcnQiLCJ0ZW1wbGF0ZSI6ImhpZ2h3YXkiLCJmb250IjoiIiwiYmxvZ19pZCI6MTYzMDQwNjYxfQ.6J86Vhato7E2w7M_SNS1bBFsShYJv4uK-6_VMsfPqGsMQ"},"version":2,"attached_media":[{"id":58646,"url":"http:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Avelo-Airlines-scaled.webp","type":"image\/jpeg"}]},"_wpas_customize_per_network":false},"categories":[12,14],"tags":[12528,12529],"class_list":["post-58898","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-local","category-news","tag-avelo-airlines-announces-return-of-atlanta-service","tag-detroit-flights-for-spring-training-and-a-second-based-aircraft-from-lakeland-international-airport"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58898","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=58898"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58898\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":58899,"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58898\/revisions\/58899"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/46651"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58898"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=58898"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=58898"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}