REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Avelo Airlines is celebrating the return of nonstop service from Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) – one year after launching the exclusive seasonal service. Avelo is the only airline that flies nonstop between Central Oregon and Palm Springs.
Special first-anniversary one-way fares between RDM and PSP, starting at $74*, can be booked at AveloAir.com, the airline said in its announcement, which we have in full below:
One year of Flying Between Bend and Palm Springs
In November 2022, Avelo Airlines launched seasonal nonstop service between RDM and PSP. Since launching the seasonal route, Avelo has flown over 13,000 Customers between Palm Springs and RDM. Avelo has achieved a nearly perfect completion factor – cancelling less than 1% of its flights on this seasonal route over the last year.
Avelo Airlines Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy said, “We’ve been very encouraged by the Customer response Avelo has received since launching our exclusive seasonal nonstop service to Palm Springs. Avelo has made flying between RDM and PSP easier, faster and more affordable than ever. We look forward to inspiring even more people to travel between Palm Springs and Central Oregon this season.”
Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch said, “On behalf of the Central Oregon community, I would like to express our deep appreciation to Avelo, for providing direct service to Palm Springs. The ability to fly to Palm Springs directly has brought much joy to those who have made the trip.”
The PSP-RDM route operates twice-weekly (Thursday and Sunday), with an additional day (Tuesday) added over the Christmas holiday.
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America’s Most Convenient Airline
Avelo was founded to Inspire Travel by saving its Customers time and money. Since taking flight on April 28, 2021, Avelo has flown more than 3.5 million Customers on over 27,000 flights. Avelo serves 44 destinations across 23 states and Puerto Rico with a fleet of 16 Boeing 737 aircraft.
Avelo has unlocked a new era of convenience, choice and competition by flying unserved routes to primarily underserved communities across the country. At least one airport on every Avelo flight is a small, easy to use airport – making every Avelo journey easy and enjoyable.
The airline prides itself on its reliability. Through the first nine months of 2023, Avelo has achieved the lowest flight cancellation rate and the second best on-time performance in the U.S. airline industry with 80.8% of all flights arriving within 15 minutes of their scheduled arrival time.
Avelo Customers can always change or cancel their itineraries with no extra fees. Additionally, families can travel with ease knowing every child 13 and under will always be automatically seated with an accompanying adult at no additional cost.
Avelo offers advanced seat assignments for sale. One third of its seats are extra leg room seats ranging from 32 inches to more than 36 inches, offering a more comfortable experience for Customers who value more space. In addition to advance seat assignments, Avelo offers several unbundled travel-enhancing options that give Customers the flexibility to pay only for what they value, including priority boarding, checked bags, carry-on overhead bags, and bringing a pet in the cabin.
Avelo is also distinguished by its Soul of Service culture. The airline’s culture is grounded in Avelo’s One Crew Value which promotes a welcoming and caring experience. By caring for one another and owning their commitments, Avelo Crewmembers focus on anticipating and understanding Customer needs on the ground and in the air.
About Avelo Airlines
Avelo Airlines was founded with a simple purpose — to Inspire Travel. The airline offers Customers time and money-saving convenience, low everyday fares, and a refreshingly smooth and caring experience through its Soul of Service culture. Operating a fleet of Boeing 737NG aircraft, Avelo serves 44 popular destinations across the U.S., including its six bases at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), Southern Connecticut’s Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN), Orlando International Airport (MCO), the Philadelphia and Delaware Valley region’s Wilmington Airport (ILG), Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport (LAS).For more information visit AveloAir.com or the Avelo Newsroom at AveloAir.com/Newsroom.