Avelo Airlines today announced four new routes at Wilmington International Airport (ILM) – Houston, Texas; Washington, D.C.; Detroit, Michigan; and Long Island, New York. Avelo is the only airline offering nonstop service between ILM and these four destinations. Affordable one-way fares start at $39*.
Avelo will operate these routes twice a week utilizing Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. These exclusive routes expand Avelo’s affordable, convenient and industry-leading reliable air service introduced to Wilmington and Island Beaches in June 2022. Travelers can book at AveloAir.com.
Avelo Airlines Founder and CEO Andrew Levy said, “We continue to Inspire Travel by growing our service in Wilmington with these four new routes, offering our Customers even more choices. As the only airline offering nonstop service to these destinations from ILM, we are making it more convenient and affordable for our Wilmington-area Customers to enjoy 15 popular vacation destinations, while making it easier for out-of-state visitors to experience the best of Coastal North Carolina.”
Houston, Texas via William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
- Begins June 11, 2025, with twice weekly service on Wednesdays and Saturdays
Washington, D.C. – Dulles (IAD)
- Begins June 13, 2025, with twice weekly service on Mondays and Fridays
Detroit, Mich. via Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)
- Begins June 12, 2025, with twice weekly service on Thursdays and Sundays
New York / Long Island, N.Y. via Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP)
- Begins June 12, 2025, with twice weekly service on Thursdays and Sundays
ILM Airport Director Jeff Bourk said, “We’re excited to see Avelo growing again at ILM! With their upcoming base opening and increasing number of flights, we’re thrilled to see the partnership continue to grow. Thank you for your continued investment in ILM!”
Growing Avelo at Wilmington International Airport
Avelo will open its base at ILM on April 3, 2025. The airline will initially position one Boeing Next-Generation 737 and will add a second 737 later in 2025.
To support its new base, the airline anticipates creating up to 50 jobs. These positions will include a combination of Avelo Crewmembers and jobs with Avelo business partners operating at ILM. Roles will include Airport Customer Service, Flight Attendants, Pilots, Aircraft Technical Operations and Maintenance, and Supervisors. Candidates can learn more about Avelo career opportunities by visiting AveloAir.com/Careers.
Avelo serves 15 nonstop destinations from ILM: Boston / Manchester, N.H. (MHT); Detroit, Mich. (DTW); Hartford, Conn. (BDL); Houston, Texas (HOU); Nashville, Tenn. (BNA); New Haven, Conn. (HVN); New York / Long Island (ISP); Philadelphia / Wilmington, Del. (ILG); Rochester, N.Y. (ROC); Washington, D.C. / Baltimore, Md. (BWI); Washington, D.C. – Dulles (IAD); and four Florida cities: Fort Lauderdale (FLL); Fort Myers (RSW); Orlando (MCO); and Tampa (TPA).
America’s Most Reliable and Convenient Airline
Since taking flight on April 28, 2021, Avelo has flown more than 6.3 million Customers on over 50,000 flights. Today Avelo serves 56 cities spanning 23 states and Puerto Rico, as well as four international destinations: Bahamas, Jamaica, Mexico and the Dominican Republic.
Avelo has unlocked a new era of convenience, choice, and competition by flying unserved routes to primarily underserved communities across the country. Most Avelo routes have at least one small, easy to use airport. This makes traveling with Avelo a smoother, easier and more enjoyable experience than contending with the crowds, congestion and long walks at larger airports.
Avelo is distinguished by its industry-leading reliability. In 2024, Avelo ranked #1 in on-time performance and achieved the lowest flight cancellation rate in the U.S. airline industry. These results are provided by Anuvu, a leading aviation data services company also utilized by The Wall Street Journal for the publication’s annual airline ranking. Anuvu’s complete industry results and rankings are available at AveloAir.com.
Avelo also delivers world-class customer satisfaction, exemplified by our Net Promoter Scores (NPS), which consistently rank among the best airlines and most admired brands in the world.
Avelo offers an abundance of advanced seating options. One third of its aircraft seats (Avelo Premium and Premium Economy) offer extra leg room — ranging from 32 inches to more than 36 inches of pitch. These seats offer a more comfortable experience for Customers who value more space. Customers can also purchase window and aisle seats in advance of their flight. In addition to advance seat assignments, Avelo offers several unbundled travel-enhancing options that give Customers the flexibility to pay only for what they value, including priority boarding, checked bags, carry-on overhead bags, and bringing a pet in the cabin.
Additionally, families can travel with ease knowing every child 14 and under will be automatically seated with an accompanying adult at no additional cost.
About Avelo Airlines
Avelo Airlines’ purpose is to Inspire Travel by saving travelers time and money. The airline offers travelers time and money-saving convenience, everyday low fares, and a refreshingly smooth, caring and reliable travel experience. Operating a fleet of 20 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft, Avelo serves 56 popular destinations across the United States, Jamaica, Mexico, Dominican Republic and the Bahamas, including its seven bases at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), Southern Connecticut’s Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN), the Philadelphia / Delaware Valley region’s Wilmington Airport (ILG), Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), the Bay Area’s Sonoma County Airport (STS), Central Florida’s Lakeland International Airport (LAL) and Charlotte’s Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA). Avelo will open its eighth base at Coastal North Carolina’s Wilmington International Airport (ILM) in April 2025. For more information visit AveloAir.com or the Avelo Newsroom at AveloAir.com/Newsroom.
*Affordable one-way fares include government taxes and fees. Fares start at $39 between ILM and IAD for travel between June 13 and August 25, 2025. Fares must be booked by March 17, 2025. 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’s Customer Support Center. For full terms and conditions, please see Avelo’s Contract of Carriage.
