New nonstop flights, aircraft to come to McKinney National Airport
Passengers will be able to travel to more destinations when McKinney National Airport welcomes commercial flights later this year. Avelo Airlines is adding new nonstop destinations and new aircraft to its previously announced lineup.
What we know:
In addition to five destinations previously announced, Avelo Airlines will provide new flights to Atlanta, Denver, Nashville and New Orleans.
Airport and city leaders broke ground on a passenger terminal at the airport last summer. The new terminal is expected to serve up to 1 million passengers every year.
The routes will become available in December 2026.
Avelo Airlines says the service will create more than 100 jobs.
Avelo Airlines to begin commercial flights from McKinney National Airport
McKinney National Airport will soon have a new commercial airline operating out of its gates, with the hope of providing a more affordable solution to North Texas passengers.
What they're saying:
Andrew Levy, president and CEO of Avelo Airlines, praised the facility ahead of the upcoming launch.
"This airport is great because it is efficient, it's easy to use, it's simple, it's low cost, and I couldn't be more excited to launch this airline at this facility," Levy said.
The Source: The information in this article comes from statements provided by Avelo Airlines.