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]
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| Founded | 1987 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | 2021 | ||||||
| AOC # | BJNA472B [1] | ||||||
| Fleet size | 16 | ||||||
| Destinations | 44 | ||||||
| Parent company | Avelo, Inc. | ||||||
| Headquarters | Houston, Texas | ||||||
| Employees | 927 | ||||||
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]
Gallery
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A Casino Express Boeing 737-200 before the name change. -
A Boeing 737-400 of XTRA Airways about to land. -
Another XTRA Airways Boeing 737-400. This airplane is in the "Direct Air" paint-job. This is because XTRA Airways often lends its airplanes to other companies, including Direct Air. -
A Avelo Airlines Boeing 737-800
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References
change- ↑ "Xtra Airways Explained". Retrieved 16 January 2016.
- ↑ "News | XTRA Airways +1 844-XTRA-AIR (987-2247)". Archived from the original on 2015-12-22. Retrieved 2016-01-16.
- ↑ "Airlines in USA: Xtra Airways". Retrieved 16 January 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "XTRA Airways HQ Moves to Coral Gables, Florida". PRWeb. 22 June 2015. Archived from the original on 13 January 2016. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
- ↑ "Xtra Airways Fleet Details and History". Retrieved 16 January 2016.
- ↑ Airlines, Avelo. "Meet Avelo: America's Newest Airline". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
