Avelo Airlines - 737 700 - New Haven (HVN) to Orlando (MCO) | TRIP REPORT

Residents of Southern Connecticut no longer have to drive up to Hartford or all the way down to New York because starting yesterday, Avelo Airlines began flying from New Haven's Tweed Airport to six destinations: Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando, Sarasota, Tampa, & West Palm Beach. Avelo Airlines (formerly Casino Express Airlines, then Xtra Airways) is an American ultra-low-cost carrier based out of Burbank, CA. Looking for an Eastern base, they fixated on New Haven, CT, a coastal city on the Long Island Sound lacking passenger air service since American Airlines left Tweed Airport earlier this fall.
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FLIGHT INFORMATION
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Airline: Avelo Airlines
Aircraft: Boeing 737-7H4 (N701VL)
Seat: 21A (Exit seat in Economy)
Flight Number: XP301
Route: Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Flight Time: 2 hours, 38 minutes
Date of Travel: November 3, 2021
PRICING
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Total Price: $112 (includes exit-row upgrade)
Total Routing: HVN-MCO
Booking Location: aveloair.com
TIMESTAMPS
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00:28 - Tweed Airport
02:48 - Inaugural Ceremony
04:08 - Boarding
07:25 - Takeoff
09:00 - Seat Review
09:41 - Inflight
11:11 - Descent
12:02 - Landing
14:23 - Ratings
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[@dylansvideography]

Neve thought someone would make a trip report about this small airline flying out of my home state from a small airport, so amazing to see!

[@robertschron5938]

Terrific job of documenting this historic flight and making viewers feel almost like they were on board. Best wishes for Avelo's success going forward and hope I have the opportunity to fly the airline one of these days.

[@andrewpettola6097]

Lol, you drove past my house on the way to the airport! We're very excited to have Avelo in town!

[@biscuitag97]

New Haven has been an underserved airport for decades. New Haven county is nearly a million people. Many go south to Florida in the winter, so flights south are sure to be a home run. There are many schools in the area, such as Yale, UNH, QU, SCSU, USCG academy, Wesleyan, Conn College. Etc. not to mention Yale New Haven Hospital, Alexion, Pfizer in the area. New Haven seems to be making massive growth post pandemic. Many folks I’ve talked to have had nothing but good things to say, and I’ve heard many flights are full. Hoping Avelo can turn a profit and continue this operation out of tweed.

[@alexmeyers2274]

Welcome back qfs aviation miss you too

[@keemalimathurin3425]

Welcome back man hopefully we get more uploads 🔥🔥🔥

[@QFSAviation]

Much more to come soon!

[@sla31]

Great video my friend! I always love the flights where multiple channels are represented. Mine, yours, iTripReport, theplanesguy, etc. It’s always fun to watch each different editing style and get a whole different view of the flight. As always, it was great seeing you and everyone else again. As always, I’m looking forward to the next big flight we’re all on!

[@michaelsharp3615]

@@liflyer0413 not just me you reply to comments but others as well

[@twtxcars]

The king as returned

[@JmanAviation]

No Doubt!

[@redcomusic]

Oh no, a QFS upload! Brace yourselves for the onslaught of thirst comments! Well, mostly by Michael Sharp LOL! - Red

[@BRTripReport]

I hope they are successful with their routes. And also, it would be amazing to see Avelo starting service from ISP. Safe travels! ✈️

[@NEFeldman]

Former Southwest 7H4’s N905WN (701), N916WN (702), and N921WN (703). Also noticed they fly into Southwest’s Terminal A Airslide 2 a perfect fit for those former Southwest jets. Sadly, no Wi-Fi as the antennas were taken out.

[@turk223]

Wowsie! Had no idea HVN's airport looked like that. A new terminal will be well-received!

[@idxluaviation]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHH QFS IS BACK YAIS

[@scottyerkes1867]

Welcome back QFS Aviation! Inaugural flights are always fun!!😀😀♥️♥️

[@standbycolin]

Awesome trip reports! Glad to see your videos again! Keep up the good work!

[@Primoa1970]

I was born and raised in New Haven in the 1970s. I specifically remember the days of Eastern Airlines 727s coming here.....along with those old Convair aircraft used by Allegheny Airlines. I also remember Pilgrim and NewAir. Historically speaking, no airlines ever survive here. With the "short porch" runway (only 5600 feet long), HVN is still a restricted airport. The residents around the airfield always complain whenever the word "expansion" comes up. I hope above all hope that Avelo survives, here. I really do.....

[@ShuckleBerryFox]

Glad to see you’re back!

[@jaynichols7932]

Great video as always! Being a CT resident I have never had occasion to visit the New Haven airport. Back in the 80's Air Wisconsin would fly a BA146 into HVN and then skip over to Bridgeport (Literally a 10 mile flight) and continue onward to Washington Dulles. I hope this new service is successful.

[@rogaviation]

Wow! I never even knew about this new airline, cool to see another airline. And honestly Avelo looks like its a fantastic airline, I would totally try it out soon! cool video and thanks for uploading it! :D

[@MrNICOYA2009]

Tell me about the stress for driving to Laguardia or Jfk and as a cherry top the TOLLS! Best of luck to AVELO airlines!

[@chanman4rings]

I learned how to fly out of HVN and got my license there. Very happy for Avelo and Tweed. So far I hear that they're doing well.

[@ianschiller9612]

Glad you did not disappear

[@ref6122]

I wish they did flights to Eastérn Canada.That would be great.

[@MatthewsAviationChannel]

7:53 that’s a STEEP Climb 😮

[@jamani1086]

great job qman!! looks like you had a blast!! thanks for sharing!!

[@QFSAviation]

Thanks for the continued support!!

[@lateefD]

Flying on Avelo in June can’t wait!

[@zacktong8105]

Wow they better hope every takeoff and landing is done with great precision because, at present, the runway is only 5600 feet long which leaves no margin for conditions which might extend takeoffs or landings.

[@henryhahn9741]

That’s awesome seeing the islanders logo in one of these videos

[@QFSAviation]

I’m a huge NHL fan! Unfortunately a Coyotes fan, but I geek out at all games, even AHL and juniors

[@henryhahn9741]

@@QFSAviation I’m taking a jetblue from jfk to phx on December 16 to see the islanders play there going to lit

[@QFSAviation]

@@henryhahn9741 the ASU arena is going to be a crazy way to watch a NHL game

[@henryhahn9741]

@@QFSAviation yessir! Hyped for ticket sales still waiting to get front row seats

[@LL-pe4ou]

Those houses at 7:20 are right at the runway; I would love to sit out there and just watch planes taking off

[@ILoveQazaqstan]

WAY better than other low-costs (excluding Southwest)

[@Waldo1411]

Great n very interesting trip report! Glad ur bsck on track. 😆

[@SRRC245]

Avelo is most likely abstaining from the jet bridge just like other ULCCs do at smaller airports- to save $. Frontier does the same at KTTN and Allegiant does the same at KELM

[@mbilly710]

QFS aviation I’ve seen some Avelo 737 700 at Burbank

[@joezegers]

It's just like what Newark did with Continental (now United)!

[@Br0nxfr]

Nice Job! Quintin

[@ronaldcuieii4775]

Well it wasn't bad for a startup if you really think about it🙂🙂. Very very nice. Please keep coming out with more vlogs!!

[@paulrom446]

I remember when Air Tran pulled out of TYS in the early 2000's. They had a Water 🌊 Cannon salute! This is much happier! I hope they're doing well 😜🤠! Excellent 👌 video!

[@omahaaviation23]

Great avelo airlines review. I’ll flew Orlando last summer on southwest. Also in funny on how the plane that use to fly with southwest parked by the southwest gates, In Orlando

[@CairnTerrier69]

Nice video....I could spot Jensen Beach and Hutchinson Island as you crossed over the east coast of Florida. Avelo looks great...nice travel option for us New Englanders.

[@ClumDuddle]

Happy to have it in my area. I enjoy my flights out of Tweed.

[@marioimori]

Nice to see new airlines and new routes in the US. Last week I saw a crowded CDG, Emirates A380 is back to GRU. New Embraer sales for European and US airlines are popping up. New routes and new airlines here in Brazil as well - we are going to have flights from São Paulo CGH to Fernando de Noronha islands (it will be the longest E-190 flight in Brazil). All that means that this crazy planet is getting back to normal. It's great to have you back Q! Thanks for sharing.

[@dcont1]

I saw you mentioned in an article on one of the local newspapers featuring the inaugural. Had no idea you are a plumber. Respect!

[@junitolopez3762]

Excellent video, and New Haven deserves it. Best of luck to the airline, and continue success

[@barry4666]

it seems like Avelo is trying to adopt a more european style with using smaller airports and boarding with stairs which makes a lot of sense and is something no other airline is really doing in the US, i see them being really successful if they stick with their business model

[@CoffeyBrew]

Avelo! They started flying to/from Santa Rosa where I live!

[@RoadCone411]

Looks like you stayed at the Holiday Inn Express in Milford...no great views from this hotel but at least it is convenient for I-95 and the nearby mall, with one or two fast food places within walking distance. As for Avelo, they are selling on price and convenience, so as long as you don't expect too much then you probably won't be disappointed. HVN is such a small airport, it's a blessing and a curse. It's a short drive from anywhere in New Haven county yet it's awkward to get to, through a residential neighborhood (who make it well known they aren't too happy with their noisy neighbors.) Parking is right next to the terminal yet at $20-25 per day, it's hardly cheap. There is no shuttle from Union Station Amtrak/MetroNorth so you have to Uber or taxi* but Uber can't drop you off at the terminal due to a dispute with the airport, so you have to be dropped off nearby and walk down the driveway. This actually happened to me! The terminal is small, so navigating through is a breeze, but once airside there is little in the way of amenities. It's frankly not a very pleasant place to spend time. The Avelo experience is zero frills, so no WiFi, no drinks or snacks besides a water if you ask for it, and very limited comfort and legroom. If flights get canceled, you'll be offered a refund and then you are on your own (as recently happened to a friend of mine,) You get what you pay for, and maybe these concessions are okay for short flights, but if the price becomes too much then people are likely to head back to New York or Hartford for different airlines, especially those not living in New Haven County or around the city. * A new shuttle bus service was announced recently, connecting Tweed HVN with Union Station, for those that choose to park there and not at the airport. The idea is to reduce traffic through the residential streets around the airport. The shuttle is not yet open to rail passengers but hopefully they get this resolved soon. Even if they charge something like $5 each way, it would be totally worth it in my opinion.

[@aviationmaliq132]

Welcome back enjoyed the video & scenic shots!!

[@idxluaviation]

I WAS 45TH VIEW LETS GO I LOVE THIS

[@QFSAviation]

Congratulations, you dropped your 👑

[@idxluaviation]

@@QFSAviation This is why im a QFS fan!

[@moviewatcher1239]

I saw Avelo Airlines take off from Tweed New Haven airport when I was watching the news I've always wanted to travel to Florida it's a good state for tourists

[@QFSAviation]

You should look into a trip on Avelo! Cheap cheap fares

[@moviewatcher1239]

@@QFSAviation perhaps you're right I should but unfortunately I don't have any money

[@joe.salcedo]

@Carl Ferrigno not necessarily. In St Petersburg it's about 2 times more expensive

[@my3suns568]

Appreciate the video. I will be booking my Orlando tkts for Aug 2022. thanx

[@bonjouraviation655]

wow great video. they really seem like a quality low cost carrier. awesome filming great quality video.

[@KR-KR]

Reminds me of frontier at Trenton

[@rapidelevation2477]

They rearranged some of the seats since it was Southwest as where you were sitting row 11/12, now row 22 used to have a pair of seats in the left side, it looks like they have been removed and the seats were rearranged. Also Evolve is 31 inches pitch on the -700 is now 29 inches pitch. Ouch!

[@neil1030]

If they were to offer a larger seat (widthwise and pitch) I would consider flying with them but on a 2.5 hour flight I think they're a little small for me.

[@jamani1086]

Thanks!

[@micahw8506]

Bro finally posted

[@roller_coasterpredictions4554]

You were on the same flight with Skylite production

[@BEUSA42]

Very nice !

[@richardhibbard1066]

I so want to try this airline someday! 🤩 The Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, KY started having flights to Orlando (MCO) in this airline 2 months ago, and I’ve always wanted to fly to MCO since it’s closer to the Universal Orlando Resort and the Walt Disney World Resort. 😄

[@Dublinplanespotter99]

Awesome video! I subscribed! 😊

[@adamgropper2072]

Awesome video my friend.

[@Den_aviation]

4:55 Zonk/emil sighting. Otherwise great video Quintin!!

[@capan_tee5964]

Boing! 2:35 Keep up the great work!

[@jamani1086]

This Q re-view is brought to you by water cannon rainbows. spoiler alert... There is no Coke with ice in this review. However there is good video, good editing, and good music on this fun flight to Florida. So give it a view, like, and sub. Well done Quebec Foxtrot Sierra and thanks for sharing!!

[@pierrenine5775]

Quintin scores another inaugural flight, and we get treated to another QFS review. Looks to have been a very decent experience at a bargain price.

[@ianfrederick723]

When I'm from CT and have driven past Tweed multiple times to go to New Haven lmao

[@mbilly710]

QFS aviation did you see that Southwest Airlines repainted Maryland one tail into the new livery

[@robs7613]

My buddy’s house is right outside the airport and I thought that the private jets were loud, these airplanes shake his whole house lol feel bad for him.

[@mbilly710]

Amazing video are you going to do a Avelo Burbank flight in the future?

[@QFSAviation]

Absolutely I am!

[@hawk4174]

Wondering where ya been Q.

[@QFSAviation]

I’m back 🤙

[@crungner]

Спасибо, Квентин! Кроссовки поменяй)))

[@mbilly710]

QFS Avation can you please do a trip report on Southwest Airlines to Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara is a unique airport

[@dmcnamara9859]

Quintin: The reason for not using mechanized Boarding Gates/Ramps is it costs extra. The bigger question is, does Mr. Levi have the leverage of self-confidence in saying NO! to the bureaucrats and politicians (with virtually zero private-sector skill-sets) at these small Regional Airports when they begin to demand Landing/Ramp fees like the Big Airports? You know what Michael O'leary has done when small Regional Airports began to demand insane amounts of cash for landing (not excluding an extra tax to passengers)? He's packed-up and left them nothing....destroyed by their own greed. After fuel, Landing/Ramp Fees is the biggest expense to any Carrier.

[@DB-zk5ou]

they're actually using the ramp now. Was only a matter of time with all the additional flights added

[@user-rz8wl6rr1o]

This is new Airlines ?

[@QFSAviation]

Yup! They started service in April 2021

[@eduardobenavent912]

Service to Ponce, PR

[@Sariah]

Do the arms go up? The seats are 17 inches across. So if your too snug, they will make you get two seats.

[@RailroadFanatic-hr6pf]

“Now we clap!” 😂

[@KinG-ct6tc]

I like your Jordan’s but they beat

[@QFSAviation]

Shoes are made to get dirty not sit on a shelf!

[@BCentury200054]

Will you be flying on avelo's first flight in 2023 from DAY to MCO?

[@alexanderhuamani1158]

Never place your bag pack underneath at the exit row. Better to find a bin to store your belongings

[@annvanbrimmer8933]

Do a trip report to Savannah Georgia

[@Jejie1029]

Perfect

[@mitchellkelly3955]

Why have I never heard of this airline before lol

[@QFSAviation]

They’re a new airline!

[@cristiancp2010]

This novelty in other countries is made for 40-50 years. Maybe people will discover other news ......

[@natalierene1]

You have to pay extra to secure your seat together, if it’s more than 1 person traveling??

[@michaelsharp3615]

Imagine LI Flyer being on this flight

[@michaelsharp3615]

iTripReport boarded first then Skylight Productions then you then theplanesguy

[@Harold_Blackwell]

Great video. Did you fly Breeze out of BDL?

[@johnschirloff836]

Do they have Gift Shops or Restaurants at Tweed New Haven Airport????

[@mirzaahmed6589]

2:17 "apart" does not mean "a part". It means the opposite.

[@adityapatel3745]

First

[@capan_tee5964]

Boing! 2:35

[@isaactxn]

2:34 Boing lmao

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

They got to start flying to Dominican Republic

[@michaelsharp3615]

Guess whos back!!!

[@avationgeek.1217]

Michael Sharp Oh please not you again. Your so annoying.

[@michaelsharp3615]

So Avelo at MCO is using the Southwest gates aka northeast terminal

[@michaelsharp3615]

Avelo's 737-700s will be east coast while their Boeing 737-800s will be west coast and several of these Av Geeks have flown Avelo a few times already including their inaugural flight from Burbank to Santa Rosa

[@michaelsharp3615]

You should've driven Zach aka theplanesguy from Newark to New Haven instead of him taking AMTRAK

[@knuckles2587]

Looks like EX southwest planes?

[@windanthonystream]

Because it is!

[@VadimD-All_The_Best]

😀👍

[@timgrisham9051]

I hope they are successful in New Haven but that has to be the most boring and generic service that I have seen.