City announces airline bringing commercial flights to Salem | Airline Travel News

Avelo Airlines is bringing commercial flights to Salem Airport in October, city officials announced Thursday.

The news comes after months of mystery surrounding which flights Salem residents could soon be able to book after going more than a decade without commercial air service.

The airline with start off with flights to the Hollywood Burbank Airport in the Los Angeles area and to Las Vegas.

Introductory one-way fares start at $39. Customers can make reservations at AveloAir.com.

Avelo Airlines is an ultra-low-cost carrier headquartered in Houston. It currently serves 45 destinations in 24 states, including the Eugene Airport.

Avelo will operate twice-weekly, nonstop service on Thursdays and Sundays between Salem and Las Vegas beginning Oct. 5. Twice-weekly nonstop service on Fridays and Mondays between Salem and Burbank begins on Oct. 6. This route will then adjust to Thursdays and Sundays on Nov. 2. Both routes will utilize Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft.

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