Avelo Airlines opens new Las Vegas operational base

Avelo Airlines opened (07-Sep-2023) its new operational base at Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport, representing the carrier's sixth US base. The airline will operate the following services from the airport:

• Las Vegas-Redmond: Twice weekly from 07-Sep-2023;
• Las Vegas-Brownsville: Twice weekly from 08-Sep-2023;
• Las Vegas-Arcata Eureka: Twice weekly from 08-Sep-2023;
• Las Vegas-Dubuque: Twice weekly from 13-Sep-2023;
• Las Vegas-Salem (Oregon): Twice weekly from 05-Oct-2023.

According to OAG, no other carriers operate the routes. Avelo will initially base one 147 seat Boeing 737-700 at the airport and is considering adding a second 737 in 2024, dependent on demand. Clark County director of aviation Rosemary Vassiliadis stated the base will create new jobs and opportunities within the the community. [more - original PR]