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This just in! Airfares offered on Thursdays tend to be the cheapest, according to flight demand on Travelocity in 2021. Tuesday and Wednesday prices are also good, but you may want to prepare your budget if booking during the weekend, as data shows that is when prices are generally at their highest.

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Frequent travelers may already know this, but earlier in the week can be the cheapest time to fly. In 2021, flights departing on a Monday were generally the cheapest of the week, whereas you may pay a premium for weekend flights when demand is usually high. On average, tickets were most expensive for Saturday departures, so if you need to fly out on a weekend, you might look for deals ahead of time.

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Trying to figure out how early you should book your flight? It’s possible to start comparing international airfares on Travelocity up to 12 months in advance. However, it does depend on the carrier as not all airlines release their prices that far out. According to our 2021 flight demand trends, last minute planners can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest fares appearing 0-2 weeks prior to their travel dates.

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A tiny low-cost airline you may not have heard of is expanding to 10 new cities. We asked its CEO what to expect.

• Avelo Airlines continues to expand its fleet and routes, adding 10 new destinations on May 1.
• The newcomer emphasizes reliability, low fares, and unique routes connecting smaller cities.
• As Avelo strives for its third profitable quarter, the CEO says the airline is focused on itself. 

When low-cost newcomer Avelo Airlines launched its first flight three years ago, it had just three Boeing 737 Next-Generation jetliners and served 11 West Coast destinations.

It's since grown to 52 airports coast-to-coast and 16 aircraft, with four more planes expected by the end of 2024.

The growing route map is helping Avelo rise in the ranks of US low-cost giants like Alaska Airlines as it chases its first full year of profitability after two high-earning quarters.

Business Insider spoke to Avelo CEO Andrew Levy about what makes the growing airline different from other low-costs and what customers can expect on board its planes.

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Since the airline's first flight from Burbank, California, to Sonoma County in the state's northern wine country, it has expanded its network to 77 routes across 52 destinations, Avelo spokesperson Jim Olson said.

Over the next two months, Avelo will inaugurate 17 new routes connecting to new and existing destinations.

Sonoma County, for example, will see its destinations doubled when Avelo opens its sixth aircraft base on May 1, adding tiny markets like Boise Airport in Idaho and Glacier Park International Airport in Montana.

Among the 10 new destinations are Albany, Atlanta, Concord Airport near Charlotte, North Carolina, Destin, Houston Hobby, Knoxville, Lakeland in Central Florida, Miami, St. Louis, and Traverse City, Michigan.

Lakeland, which is just over an hour's drive to Orlando, will give travelers access to leisure hot spots like Walt Disney World or Universal Studios.

These additions align with Avelo's core network strategy: flying underserved nonstop routes to primarily secondary markets with little or no competition from other airlines.

"We still have the lowest cost structure in the US airline industry, and that is really because of how we've designed the company," Levy said. "We go to these secondary airports that are less expensive to operate in and out of."

For example, Avelo is the only airline serving New Haven, in southern Connecticut, giving nearby travelers more convenient options than driving to airports in New York City, Hartford, or Boston.

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As an airline that launched in the middle of the pandemic, Avelo's CEO said it encountered countless challenges over the last three years that impacted travel, including increased oil prices, supply chain issues , and pilot shortages.

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Throughout these struggles, Levy said the airline focused intensely on reliability, which was "top of mind" for everyone in the company.

"It's in our DNA," Levy said. "It's part of who we wanted to be when we launched the company, and it's part of who we are as we execute it."

Avelo finished 2023 as the No. 1 US carrier in cancellation rate and second for on-time performance, according to the market research firm Anuvu.

That trend continued in the first quarter of 2024, with Avelo ranking second in both categories. That puts Avelo ahead of low-cost competitors like JetBlue Airways in both metrics.

Its cancellation rate is 0.13%, with low-cost giants like Spirit at 1.79% and Frontier at over two percent. These budget competitors, each with fleets more than 100-strong, have larger and more complex operations than Avelo.

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Avelo said it has the lowest cost structure in the US airline industry.

This is thanks to its out-and-back scheduling, direct distribution, and bare-bones aircraft structure, which means every add-on, like bags and snacks, comes at a fee.

The lighter seats and a-la-carte method mean Avelo doesn't have to pay for things it doesn't need, and neither does the customer — lowering costs and, therefore, ticket prices.

Avelo had the lowest average fare in the US airline industry last year, according to Avelo's assessment of other company reports shared with BI.

Its all-in average fare was $106, which is about $10 lower than the second lowest-fare airline, Frontier, and 53% lower than the US industry average of $227.

However, Levy said Avelo competes more with legacy carriers and Alaska rather than Spirit or Frontier, which go to larger airports with more competition than secondary markets.

But, in general, he said he's not worried about competition.

"I don't really pay any attention to these other airlines," Levy said. "We just focus on ourselves."

When it comes to baggage fees, though, Levy said he has "no doubt whatsoever" that some customers want to pay less.

Passengers have to pay $15 for priority boarding, between $11 and $64 for an advanced seat assignment with more legroom, $125 for a pet in the cabin, between $37 and $47 for checked bags, between $40 and $50 for a carry-on, and a $100 fee if the checked bag is over 50 lbs, according to Avelo.

"Everybody wants to pay less and get more," Levy said. "So, do some people wish that our bag fees were lower? I have no doubt that they do."

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It’s not too late to save on e summer travel, as Avelo Airlines is giving fliers an easy way to save $25 off their next round-trip booking through June.

The low-cost airline’s latest sale, which is valid until Tuesday, April 23, at 11:59 p.m. PT, is eligible for all Avelo flights between May 1 and June 30. Travelers must use promo code “JUMP25” under the “Have a promo code?” section on Avelo’s website or its app to snag the $25 discount. 

With no blackout dates to note, this new promotion is an excellent way for a group of friends or family to save on airfare, as this discount applies once per passenger. However, the savings will only apply to the base fare of a round-trip ticket, which excludes any government taxes and fees. 

Avelo brands itself as “America’s most convenient airline,” with its network focused on serving smaller airports to popular destinations nationwide, including Puerto Rico. Since the airline started flying in 2021, Avelo has even brought back service to airports like Salem and Central Florida , both of which have not seen commercial service in over a decade. 

Travel + Leisure tested the promo code on a popular seasonal route between Hollywood Burbank Airport outside of Los Angeles and Colorado Springs, which is returning in a few weeks for the summer season. This round-trip flight normally costs $148 in the middle of June, but the final cost at checkout is just $122 per person with the promo code.

Avelo operates on a low-cost model, so travelers will be able to choose their seat assignment or add any carry-on and checked bags for an additional cost. There’s no extra cost to change or cancel a flight for a future trip credit, but any modifications made by Avelo’s customer service team will come with a $25 charge per passenger. 

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