Avelo Airlines has today launched new nonstop service between Punta Cana and Hartford, Connecticut, with service from Punta Cana to Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina to commence on Saturday, February 22nd.
On Friday (February 21, 2025), Avelo Airlines announced the launch of their first scheduled international route between Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) in the Dominican Republic and Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Hartford, Connecticut. The inaugural flight to Punta Cana was greeted this morning with a traditional water cannon salute and festive Dominican dancers and musicians. On Saturday, February 22, 2025, the carrier will also start new direct service between Punta Cana and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in North Carolina. Avelo will be the exclusive operator on these routes, and one-way fares are now bookable from $156 (T&Cs apply).
In Friday’s announcement, Avelo Airlines’ Founder and CEO, Andrew Levy, said,
“Punta Cana – Viaja con Avelo! Our inaugural international service in Punta Cana is a significant milestone for Avelo. As the only airline offering nonstop service to the D.R. from Connecticut and North Carolina’s Research Triangle, we look forward to making Punta Cana’s famous beaches, as well as its vibrant energy and laid-back charm, easier than ever for Avelo travelers to enjoy. We also look forward to making it easier for our D.R. Customers to connect with family and friends in Connecticut and the Raleigh-Durham area.”
Also commenting on Avelo’s new service, Punta Cana International Airport’s Director of Airside Operations, Giovanni Rainieri, said,
“This route expansion marks a significant milestone for both Avelo Airlines and Punta Cana Airport (PUJ), underscoring their shared commitment to providing passengers with convenient travel options. It also reinforces the airport’s position as a key hub in the Caribbean region. We are thrilled to celebrate the opening of this new air route together.”
Avelo Airlines was founded with the simple purpose to ‘Inspire Travel’, while saving customers time and money with nonstop flights and everyday low fares. Since taking flight on April 28, 2021, the carrier has served over 6.3 million guests on more than 50,000 flights. Avelo operates a fleet of 20 single-class Boeing 737NG airplanes. The carrier currently serves 53 popular destinations across 23 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Mexico and the Dominican Republic from their six bases at Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) in California, Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) in Southern Connecticut, Orlando International Airport (MCO), Wilmington Philadelphia Regional Airport (ILG) in Delaware, Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in North Carolina, and Las Vegas (LAS), and Lakeland International Airport (LAL) in Central Florida.
Source: Avelo Airlines