In case you haven’t heard, Avelo Airlines is now offering direct flights from multiple locations into Central Florida’s Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) in Lakeland, Florida. Access to LEGOLAND Florida Resort, Streamsong Golf Resort, Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo, Detroit Tigers Spring Training and the Florida Triple Crown of Barbecue has never been easier or less stressful in comparison to utilizing the region’s major juggernaut airports of Orlando International Airport (MCO) or Tampa International Airport (TPA).
The first Avelo flights started with one route in June 2024 connecting Lakeland, FL with New Haven, CT (HVN) which quickly turned into (as of writing this) seven routes in the fall of 2024 with the addition of Rochester, NY (ROC), San Juan, PR (SJU), Manchester, NH/Boston (MHT), Philadelphia /Wilmington, DE (ILG) and Charlotte/Concord, NC (USA). Starting in March 2025, service will start between Lakeland, FL and Nashville, TN (BNA).
Avelo offers everyday low fares, industry leading on-time performance, nonstop convenience, and flies into smaller airports which creates that added ease of navigation between home and your destination. Another interesting selling point in what makes an Avelo Airlines unique is they don’t have connecting flights – i.e., a flight from Nashville into Lakeland on Avelo doesn’t mean you’ll hop on another Avelo flight to Miami. This means Lakeland is the destination and travelers will most likely be staying and spending in the Lakeland area.
Lakeland, Winter Haven, and other surrounding cities within Polk County and attractions are tailor made for family travelers of all ages. The majority of Avelo’s flight inventory is also less than four hours, which greatly benefits every type of traveler and gets you into the fun at your destination as quickly as possible. Keeping your family seated together on the plane is also available with the option to choose your seat when you purchase.
Upon arriving in Lakeland, air stairs aid in the disembark process. As you step off the airplane you feel that first tropical breeze that confirms you’ve arrived in Florida. Upon entering the terminal at Lakeland Linder International Airport, the Avelo service counter will be directly to your right, and beyond that on the far wall is the luggage carrousel. The terminal also has a counter for Avis/Budget Car Rental and the Visit Central Florida Visitor Experience team readily available to answer your questions, both just a few steps away. The VCF stand has fun stickers for the kids and delicious samples of fresh squeezed orange juice from Ridge Island Groves in nearby Haines City. Passengers boast that within 20 minutes of the plane landing you can be in a car and on your journey.
The addition of Avelo Airlines in Lakeland has been a game changer for those with the desire to travel to Central Florida and offers an economical way to stay and play in proximity to the beaches and major theme parks with the major hotel brands and more than 8,000 vacation rentals without the beach and theme park prices. Central Florida is a true “unpack once, see it all” destination. The unexpected experiences in Central Florida are truly something to behold. And for your travelers who are looking to mix authenticity into an amazing vacation, we offer the perfect way to stay steps from the famous theme parks while experiencing the Sunshine State as it was meant to be. REAL Florida Magic.
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