XTRA Airways

American ultra low-cost airline

Avelo Airlines is a ultra low-cost carrier from the United States. It began in 1987.[2] It was first known as "Casino Express Airlines" and provided a few flights per week. In 2005, it was renamed "XTRA Airways" and started flying only for hire.[3] The airline's headquarters was in Coral Gables, Florida.[4] In 2016, XTRA had 9 airplanes.[5]

Avelo Airlines
IATA ICAO Callsign
XP VXP AVELO
Founded1987
Commenced operations2021
AOC #BJNA472B [1]
Fleet size16
Destinations44
Parent companyAvelo, Inc.
HeadquartersHouston, Texas
Employees927

In 2021, XTRA announced it had rebranded to AVELO Airlines and started flying public flights once again. The rebranded airline used a low-cost business model.[6]

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References

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  1. "Xtra Airways Explained". Retrieved 16 January 2016.
  2. "News | XTRA Airways +1 844-XTRA-AIR (987-2247)". Archived from the original on 2015-12-22. Retrieved 2016-01-16.
  3. "Airlines in USA: Xtra Airways". Retrieved 16 January 2016.[permanent dead link]
  4. "XTRA Airways HQ Moves to Coral Gables, Florida". PRWeb. 22 June 2015. Archived from the original on 13 January 2016. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
  5. "Xtra Airways Fleet Details and History". Retrieved 16 January 2016.
  6. Airlines, Avelo. "Meet Avelo: America's Newest Airline". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2023-02-11.