Avelo Airlines is launching nonstop flights to Texas from four Florida airports in November.
The company announced June 30 that the first flights to North Dallas McKinney National Airport (code DTX) from Florida will take off Nov. 11-19, with service up to five times a week from certain Florida airports.
“We are thrilled to be the launch and anchor airline at McKinney,” Avelo founder and CEO Andrew Levy said. “For Florida travelers, this new service offers a convenient, affordable way to reach one of the country’s fastest-growing regions without the hassle of navigating larger, more congested Dallas-area airports. Combined with our everyday low fares, the ease and convenience of flying through McKinney National Airport, and our industry-leading on-time performance, these routes deliver a travel experience our Customers will love.”
Introductory one-way fares will start at $99, and bookings made through July will include the first checked bag free, the airline said.
Travelers can make reservations at AveloAir.com.
Which airports will serve the new McKinney route?
Unfortunately for Polk County travelers, Lakeland is not among the Avelo airports serving North Dallas. It’s the only route Avelo flies from Florida that does not include Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Here are the airports from which Avelo will fly to McKinney:
Where does Avelo fly from Lakeland
Last week, Avelo announced a new route from Lakeland Linder to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, will start Nov. 18. Service will be offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with ticket prices starting at $70 one-way for Avelo plus members, $100 standard pricing.
Here’s Avelo’s other destinations from Lakeland:
Avelo flights from Orlando
Besides the new route to North Dallas McKinney, Avelo flies to two other destinations from Orlando.
Flights from Tampa
Besides the new McKinney route, Avelo flies to three other destinations from Tampa.
Avelo flights from Daytona Beach
Flights from Sarasota
From Fort Myers
From Fort Lauderdale
Besides the new route to McKinney, Avelo flies to two other destinations from Fort Lauderdale.
Other Florida markets
Avelo fares
Avelo Airlines says its fares start at $39, but it depends heavily on the destination and date. For instance, some one-way flights from Lakeland to Charlotte in August were $39, and others were as high as $89. One-way flights from Lakeland to San Juan for the same months ranged from $108 to $155. June flights to San Juan went as high as $261.
Avelo allows one personal item, about the size of a large purse, computer bag or small duffel bag. It charges extra for carry-on bags or checked luggage.
Previous reporting from Sara-Megan Walsh of the Lakeland Ledger contributed to this report.
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