Avelo Airlines announced today it is leading the industry in operational reliability heading into the busy December holiday travel season.
According to Anuvu, a respected third-party aviation data services company, Avelo has secured the top spot in on-time performance. The airline also achieved the lowest flight cancellation rate in the United States.
Impressive Performance Metrics
Year-to-date, Avelo ranks #1 in on-time performance and is achieving the lowest flight cancellation rate in the U.S. airline industry. These results are provided by Anuvu, a leading third-party aviation data services company also utilized by The Wall Street Journal for the publication’s annual airline ranking.
Through the first 11 months of 2024, Avelo has distinguished itself with remarkable operational excellence. The airline achieved an impressive 85.2% of flights arriving within 15 minutes of their scheduled time, which surpasses the Department of Transportation’s standard metric.
This performance outperformed the industry average on-time performance of 76% and maintained an exceptional 0.45% flight cancellation rate, significantly below the industry average of 1.39%.
For context, industry giants Delta Air Lines and United Airlines ranked second and third, with on-time arrival rates of 82.1% and 78.7%, respectively.
Avelo Airlines CEP Comments
Avelo Airlines Founder and CEO Andrew Levy emphasized the company’s commitment to customer satisfaction, stating that they understand how frustrating flight delays and cancellations can be, especially during the holidays. The team is dedicated to delivering a reliable, convenient, and affordable travel experience.
Record-Breaking Holiday Travel
The airline is experiencing unprecedented demand. During the Thanksgiving travel period, Avelo carried 125,000 customers and achieved its busiest single day on December 1 with nearly 15,000 passengers. The company is projected to transport a record 250,000 customers in December.
Avelo continues to innovate and expand its network. In November, the airline launched 16 new routes and added four new destinations, including its first international routes to Jamaica and Mexico.
The company has also announced 10 additional routes for early 2025. Currently, Avelo operates 20 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft and serves 97 routes connecting 50 destinations in the U.S. and abroad.
Travel Experience
The airline prides itself on offering primarily small, easy-to-use airports, advanced seating options with extra legroom, flexible travel packages, no change or cancellation fees, and complimentary seat assignments for families with children.
Celebrating Milestones
Since its inaugural flight on April 28, 2021, Avelo has transported over 6 million customers, completed more than 46,000 flights, and expanded to 50 cities across 23 states and Puerto Rico, plus three international destinations.
Anuvu’s complete industry results and rankings are available at the airline website.
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