Houston-based ultra-low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines is adding its third-ever route out of its hometown market as part of a larger nationwide expansion. The new flight will connect Houston’s William P.

Avelo's CEO told The Ledger in February that the airline would begin direct flights to Michigan, but when and where was still in flux. Flights begin this summer.

Avelo, formerly a charter service known as Casino Express or Xtra Airways, launched on April 28, 2021, the town and airline said. The airline flies to dozens of U.S. cities, including Albany, New Haven and Hartford, as well as Cancun, Mexico; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Jamaica and the Dominican Republic, according to the company's website.

Avelo Airlines is growing its footprint with three new cities announced Tuesday as part of a broader 13-route expansion.

If you aren’t familiar with Avelo Airlines, that may be about to change. The ultra low-cost carrier based in Houston, Texas, announced Tuesday that it is launching 13 new routes and three new U.S. destinations,

The airline will start flying nonstop to Grand Rapids, Michigan and Long Island, New York in June. It is the only airline offering nonstop service between Central Florida and these two destinations. Avelo said one-way fees will start at $69 and operate twice weekly.

New routes begin in May and June. Avelo Airlines is a low-cost carrier that has been rapidly expanding its route network To take advantage of the introductory fares, flights must be taken between June 13 and August 25,