After a series of route cuts throughout the end of 2025, Avelo Airlines just confirmed that it will exit an additional three airports permanently: Phoenix Mesa Gateway (AZA), Raleigh-Durham (RDU), and Wilmington (ILM).

The airline announced Tuesday that only four of its current 15 nonstop routes would continue at ILM. Airport staff said Avelo made the decision after seeing a major reduction in its aircraft fleet.

As part of the restructuring, Avelo will narrow its operational focus around four bases, including Wilmington Airport near New Castle, Tweed New Haven Airport in Connecticut, Concord-Padgett Regional Airport in North Carolina, and Lakeland Linder International Airport in Florida. The airline also will open a base in McKinney, Texas, in late 2026.

Avelo Airlines celebrated its start of international service at Wilmington International Airport (ILM) with nonstop service to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, ILM’s first international route. Avelo is the first and only airline offering nonstop service between ILM and Punta Cana.

Avelo Airlines says Wilmington Airport will serve as one of five hubs as they restructure their operations, but two new major destinations now appear to be in question.

Avelo Airlines has been recapitalized, and its cash position is now one of the strongest in the U.S. airline industry relative to its size. | Avelo will close its bases in Mesa, Ariz.; Raleigh-Durham,

Avelo Airlines announced plans on Jan. 6 to expand its presence at Lakeland Linder International Airport as the carrier undergoes a strategic reorganization.

Avelo Airlines today celebrated its start of international service at Wilmington International Airport (ILM) with nonstop service to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, ILM's first international route. Avelo is the first and only airline offering nonstop service between ILM and Punta Cana.