Avelo Airlines Inaugural Flight

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Welcome onboard this Avelo 737-800
Flight Number: XP101
Date: April 28th, 2021
Class: Economy (+2 inch seat)
Seat: 7F
Origin: Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)
Destination: Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS)
Flight Time: 01 Hours 01 Minutes
Wheels up time: 10:38 AM
Landing time: 11:41 AM
Aircraft: Boeing 737-800
Registration: N802XT
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[@ITripReport]

Good luck Avelo!

[@MichaelTurner-cd7er]

As a retired crew member from a major airline, I wish this airline the best.

[@briancebu7209]

what airline let me guess american

[@syfspotter]

Or klm

[@briancebu7209]

@@syfspotter very good

[@garrett5643]

OMG that takeoff was stunning. The acceleration, engine noise, passenger excitement, views of suburban SoCal, and the mountains made it so awesome.

[@Terika-]

As a flight attendant for a major airline, this is an exciting moment. I wish them all the best. I hope they remain true to their original business model.

[@BryanTheeStallion]

Do you work for Avelo??

[@mariachrzski18]

What a clean engine buzz!

[@ASAviation]

0:55 "You guys on Southwest, American?" "Nah we're on AVELO!" "Never heard of it."

[@ITripReport]

Funny thing was, we were expecting that to be his response, but when we told him avelo he told us "Oh those guys, yeah I actually just applied for a job there, they're the new airline here"

[@my5512]

This was exciting to watch. I wish you the best. Checking, out your flights for the first time!

[@BrandonToy1996]

God I love that CFM Buzzing at takeoff!

[@shaunganley]

One of the best nat sound videos I've seen in awhile!

[@flightenthusiast7075]

Same

[@williselevators]

So do I

[@LordZeddProductions]

Everything in this video is jaw dropping, for crying out loudn

[@tlabadiebutnot3405]

I hope Avelo has a very good future. It feels like Norwegian, sometimes, you forget they are actually a low-cost carrier rather than a "normal" airline.

[@MrDICKHEAD28]

BEING A NORMAL AIRLINE THEY WONT STAND A CHANCE 20 BUCKS TO BURBANK TO PHOENIX-MESA AIRPORT IS A STEAL 50 POUND BAG IS 10 BUCKS!

[@tha_oz]

@@MrDICKHEAD28 what’s with the all caps tho

[@jh.4770]

0:58 Fun fact about the picture/banner on the tower there. The airport holds an art contest every year for high schools in Burbank, Glendale, and Pasadena School districts. They give 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners for each district. 2nd and 3rd place winners get to have their pictures displayed inside the terminal. 1st place winners get to have their picture hung on a big banner on the tower as seen there. Pretty sweet.

[@realsociedadla]

Thank you for the video! Watched it after getting tickets for Memorial day weekend to Grand Junction. I'm excited for Avelo!

[@jeffmitchellberry70]

This airline has already made a very strong and positive impression on me. I live in Southern California, but I'm from Humboldt County in Northern California. It is a pretty remote location, and the only flight options have historically been United from SFO or LAX...and the prices were in the $600-$800 round trip range for those choices. That, combined with the fact that it is an 11 hour drive, made it hard to see family in Humboldt with any frequency. But I can now fly Avelo round trip from Burbank (which is far superior to LAX in my opinion) for around $120-$150 round trip....so I'm going monthly now. I have now flown them seven times. Every single flight was on time. Every flight was less than $150 round trip (and one trip was under $100 round trip). No baggage issues. Only friendly service at check-in, gate and onboard. Very comfortable seats with plenty of room. Individual air vents (which is a huge deal to me). Very clean bathrooms. This being said, there are no frills. No inflight entertainment. Very basic snack service (cookies and water). But given most of their flights are two hours or less (mainly to small, regional airports from Burbank), I don't care about meal service or entertainment. I can handle those things on my own if the round trip fare is this low. If you've never flown a low cost carrier like this, there are a few things you need to know. First, the base fares are very low (usually $20-$40 per leg), but you will pay extra for seat assignments, checking of bags, etc. Seat assignments generally run $10-$30, checked bags were $20 last time I flew and carry-on bags were $25. So the base fare isn't going to be what you'll actually pay unless you don't opt for a seat assignment (which means you will just take whatever seat they give you at check-in...could be a middle seat in the back or could not be with your travel companion) and don't bring a bag (although you can bring a purse or backpack for free). Second, the whole premise is that they just do the basics well...getting you from A to B safely and economically...don't expect anything more and you'll be thrilled.

[@g-man3785]

That was cool to see all the grounds crew on the apron watching the plane on pushback. As a person who has always worked behind the scenes in another field, I'm glad they had their moment.

[@johnsymonstcu]

Best wishes to Avelo Airlines for a successful start up year. Thanks for this informative report. Take care and have a pleasant weekend. 🤗❤🛫🙏🌎

[@sla31]

Great report my friend! Wish I could’ve take it too!

[@mrc6182]

29" of legroom in the "cheap seats?" Looks a LOT roomier that that!

[@bboyjunyor]

I think it's because of the new seats which are not as thick as the one on legacy airlines. (probably not as soft so not really confortable for the long flights... but there are no long fligths and probbaly won't be anytime soon) Looking good!

[@markodom3841]

Thanks for being on and including us in this inaugural flight report - I feel like I crashed a party. I too wish them well as I encourage any new enterprise that seeks success by giving something different for the customer.

[@jbar_85]

The ground crew team looked so happy to have more business for the airport!

[@jet4926]

I wish AVELO the best of luck. 👍

[@andrewpettola6097]

I love seeing new airlines come to life! We need more options. Especially when you live 90 minutes from the nearest airport (like I do), but only 5 minutes from a regional airport that could use a service like Avelo or any other ULCC.

[@TheCriminalViolin]

Same here, except the fact that HIO doesn't allow for commercial flights unless for a needed diversion from PDX. Considering the size of HIO, and three runways, you'd think commercial would be allowed, but I assume it's due to the proximity of normal residential areas they refuse it.

[@qcriderbrandon9047]

Im rooting for this new airline and I hope to fly them sometime in the future! Im looking forward to seeing their inaugural flight into Phoenix-Mesa next week!

[@LordZeddProductions]

Wow. That legroom was jaw dropping!

[@adampaulsen1266]

I've lived in Santa Rosa/Sonoma County my entire life. Thanks for reminding me how beautiful it is from up above! It's so awesome to have additional options for us locals, but also for people coming in and visiting as we rely heavily on tourism. The word spread pretty fast about Avelo around Sonoma County and I know a lot of people who have already booked tickets.

[@boeingpilot7002]

Great video! Actually good to see that someone is up to providing service to the smaller airports. Regarding runway length, STS is just about the same length as SNA (6000' vs 5700') and they've been going in there with 737-700s and -800s, and 757s for years. At BUR, Runway 15 at 6886' with a 909' displaced threshold for landing (with 5977' available) and Runway 33 with a 350' displaced threshold (leaving 6536' available), isn't all that much longer. Runway 8/26 at 5802', is a little shorter, and with Runway 8 being the only ILS-equipped runway, means that in foggy weather, they would be landing straight-in on Runway 8. For takeoff from STS, might have some weight-restricted flights, but I'm sure that they have figured that into their operation. The 737-700 maybe would be a better fit for the route -- only time will tell.

[@RicardoRenteria]

Lo vuelvo a decir, me encanta este canal! Y me encantas tu y tus narraciones!!! 🤗

[@rickloduca394]

Thank you for this it is special to me for many reasons! I worked at BUR for 5 years 2005-2009 (TSA Trainer) so great to see the airport here! And hasn’t changed! I miss most the AA MD80’s screaming into the air setting off car alarms! Then I moved to Santa Rosa 2010 and worked security there for 3 years. Back then the runway was not yet extended so we only had AS Q400s, 6-7 flights a day. No TSA there but contractor Trinity Technology Group who is still there and hiring! Santa Rosa/Sonoma County is an incredible place to visit, better yet to live! Ok, love the Avelo livery and colors. Clean and crisp and a big cut above other ulcc. I noticed different winglets on the two jets. Yes the toilet floor looks out of place. I wish them best of luck and sincerely hope they succeed. But they must serve coffee! And should copy AS by allowing a case of wine to fly for free from Santa Rosa. I tell you I screened thousands of cases of wine back then. The GOOD stuff! When you of age I’d be happy to take you to some of the best but less known wineries and breweries, and cheese makers! Love your posts, Qs as well, you guys are the best at it! See you on board some day! Thanks again! 👍👍👍

[@DannyECO7]

Godspeed, Avelo!

[@matthewviti2241]

Legroom looks great and service seemed super nice.

[@NivitaUSA]

WELCOME ABOARD AVELO👏🏼❤️👏🏼❤️👏🏼I wish you the best!!! The managers and crew look so excited and engaging with the passengers. Keep up that energy and positivity it will take you places 😉🥰😉

[@ScottysAir]

Beautiful landings! I’m so happy for you! I’m glad you on the inaugural flight. Congratulations!!

[@OldBob2]

Reminds me of the early days of Valujet. Casual and fun.

[@RLTtizME]

Then bankruptcy.

[@jpusar]

@@RLTtizME ...and before that disastrous cost cutting. Seems like Levy is a good airline executive so I think they're smart enough never to go that direction. My concern tho is there's not a whole lot to differentiate themselves. There's already 3 ULCC in the US (4 if you count Sun County) so it's a crowded market and nothing on board seems too different from everyone else. So they'll have to compete entirely on efficiency and route optimization. LA being a hub does make them theoretically different enough to focus on West to Midwest and compete directly with Southwest, but they'll need to have a better fleet vision to help optimize costs than just getting 737s on lease. The routes they cover already seem pretty crowded (West coast has so many airlines) so they'll have to be really lean to make those ultra cheap routes disruptive and profitable.

[@TheCriminalViolin]

@@jpusar Those three are Allegiant, Spirit & Frontier, right? Also, Sun Country I believe considers themselves a vacation carrier, as that's their entire history and basis for starting up in the first place out of MSP, and is most of their destinations from origin airports (to vacation destinations namely in the US). Kind of like Air Canada's Rouge. So I'd not really consider SC to be ULCC, like I wouldn't Rouge.

[@ellisjames7192]

Yeah, what ever happened to Valujet?

[@brianna_lynch]

@@ellisjames7192 They renamed to AirTran in 1997, and merged into Southwest in 2011-2014.

[@Crazyuncle1]

Congratulations and happy landings. Avelo could teach southwest a thing or two about leg room.

[@FirstClassFlyer]

Nice job putting this together so fast!

[@centreaviation9455]

Wonderful trip report! Glad to see a new airline in the US!

[@hawksboy4200]

Amazing love see new Airlines!

[@novembertheduck3575]

Those seats look awesome!

[@haidaraziz2263]

Whata king posting w good ass review on the first ever avelo flight🙏🏼

[@fakerating]

Good video! I hope the airline does well... people in the Burbank airport area are lucky to have so many new routes available.

[@TripReportaviation]

Nice trip report, love your engine view. Their service looked pretty good, legroom is amazing for an ULCC. The price was also very very cheap

[@trainsplanesandotherthings5187]

It should be interesting to see how they do. I fly out of BUR often on SWA. Such a great little airport.

[@bluesky4385]

As a former airline employee I also wish Avelo the very best. I am all for new businesses being a success. Competition in any business is a good thing. All the best Avelo

[@cindy1010us]

Right now working for a major airline selling tickets for $15/- means the airline will squeeze every nickel and dime out of not only from the employees but also from the passengers which makes them mad

[@willie31133]

I’m a pilot at Fedex and we stay at that same Holiday Inn for our Burbank overnights. Must be a popular place in that town.

[@ITripReport]

Haha yup 😂, we also ran into a set of WN crew there

[@icuqt2]

I love the part when you said “ $15 fares are same price as airport food” 0:29 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ellisjames7192]

Grab those $15 fares quick. They will not last long if the airline is going to survive. They can only lose money for so long.

[@ellisjames7192]

Starting a new airline is a very risky thing, especially today. I think the odds of success are against them. But, more competition for the big guys is a good thing.

[@TraveleRS01]

Nice report Emiliano. Thanks for sharing this new airline

[@johndornoff]

I look forward to flying them and I am glad to see an airline give some love to Burbank. My father flew out of BUR almost weekly and I flew out of there dozens of times so that place will always be special to me. I have to say I am looking forward to giving them a try which I cannot say about most ULCC's.

[@essel23fly]

You should try JSX out of Burbank too.

[@johndornoff]

@@essel23fly Yes I want to try them out too.

[@LoboLakerGaming]

Those slimline seats with the knee cutouts really help add perceived space. Pitch may be 29” but feels closer to 31”

[@kNo1bdy]

It’s very hard to start an airlines, let alone a successful one. I wish the, all the best.

[@Jprice141788]

lol great quote from the pilot. I’m excited to fly them eventually! That was a firm landing as well but a well executed one. Great video!

[@tinescandor6617]

Good luck to Avelo! I'm looking forward to checking them out.

[@Lzrdman91]

Just bought a ticket from Mesa/Phoenix gateway to Burbank. Let’s see how it goes.

[@standartenfuhrerhanslanda343]

God bless them. It’s a tough time to run an airline let alone start a brand new one. Many wishes of good fortune!

[@airtravelaviation491]

That’s great to see a new airline and wishing them a fantastic future ! It looks like everything is going back to normal ! Safe flying 🙂

[@33themajor]

Good luck to Avelo and Breeze who is also starting up.

[@CiscoRoo]

Thanks for the report! I’ll have to try the OGD - BUR flight.

[@derinsaunders3350]

I am surprised they are allowed to use the boarding music from Turkish Airlines...

[@TheCriminalViolin]

Man, after the A220 inaugural from BOS-TPA, with how almost silent those engines were, to then be greeted by this 737's engines, I think I lack eardrums now! lol

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Looking nice. Yes, I have laid over in Burbank a few times myself from my last company.

[@airplane_9458]

They played the Turkish Airlines boarding music too.

[@jimgunther3378]

Avelo is coming to New Haven, CT (3rd quarter?) as their Northeast hub/toehold. I can't wait - Hope they have some interesting destinations to try.

[@julzb7165]

Fabulous trip report, wishing Avelo the very best.

[@ThatCodeBlue]

I wouldn’t be honest if I said the written narration was great but your video content is right up there with the best.

[@avpsycpilot452]

Thanks for sharing. Nice to see some positive news in the aviation industry.

[@chowchillachuck]

I am so excited about this new airline and service into STS. I hope it works out well for them. When I started my frequent visits to our Santa Rosa field office in 2011, the only option was Alaska/Horizon. Otherwise you had to fly into SFO or OAK and deal with all the horrible North Bay traffic. So many new routes have been added to Charles Schulz Sonoma County Airport in recent years. Now non-stops from Burbank! How great is that?

[@thatfloridian5719]

A historical Moment For US aviation

[@EatPrayShop]

What a gamble to start an airline amid pandemic . Good luck to them . Route sounds so random !

[@WSAirplanes]

You just let me with desire to make a trip report on that awesome new airline with my own eyes, nice report as always. Keep going!

[@jacktheIV44]

Breeze airways is also getting ready to launch, and they are focused on the same business model as Avelo. Although Breeze is on the east coast and Avelo is on the west, it will be interesting to watch these two companies grow and clash with each other. Will one come out victorious over the other? Or will they compete for passengers in an endless grudge match just as Spirit and Allegiant are doing?

[@SkyHighGuys]

Cannot wait to try them out! Thanks for the review m)

[@Someonesaidthis]

I love the idea of having more options flying out of redding ca

[@mjswick]

Saw a plane or two in IND at the AAR hangar, good luck Avelo!

[@ubahnlexi]

Wishing Avelo the best and hope they arrive at BWI soon!

[@williamsanger3868]

excellent report and most enjoyable, thank you

[@vintagetriplex3728]

You always pick the front seats with more space. You should go in the back so you can get the real low-cost experience.

[@transitengineer]

Thank you for sharing and this was great. There are a lot of nice sized cities with very limited direct air service from the Los Angeles area (Jackson, Miss., Knoxville, Tenn., Greensboro, N.C., etc.) and it might be nice if, Avelo Airlines could add, just one round trip per day to several of these locations.

[@futurepilot6749]

Cool

[@redcomusic]

I almost went on this, but the logistics of coming into BUR from OMA, and then flying to STS, and then needing to be back in Omaha that same day was just not gonna happen. - Red

[@CoopyKat]

Very cool video - I live close to the flight path going IN to Burbank airport, and close enough to see airplanes landing and taking off at Van Nuys airport. They're fun to watch, I wish this company good luck.

[@Ania-bw6se]

Hi There. Thanks for the great video. As a current Flight Attendant, I'd have to say it looks like they are off to a good start. I would definitely try them out. I would have loved to hear a voice over on the video instead of reading the captions. Are you an aspiring pilot, or just an airline enthusiast?

[@briancebu7209]

Hope they make it and all the best Avelo

[@TaylorTravelsTheWorld]

I really enjoyed this inaugural flight. I had so much fun onboard this flight and Santa Rosa is such a cool community

[@judetoe]

Dang the take off Love it

[@themattressrun]

Seems like a rather friendly budget airline

[@flynifty3951]

Good luke Avelo 👍

[@angelaberia1968]

Hello. I’m ur new subscriber. I’m here in Bacolod City Philippines. I’ve been watching ur videos about travelling. And I love it. Keep safe and more videos.

[@flaps4038]

Heckk yaa, awesome video, they're close enough to San Diego, so that's good enough for me !!!

[@CaptainInfinite737]

Excellent TripReport my man thoroughly enjoyed watching this airlines first flight love the livery also will have to fly this flight in the sim 👨‍✈️👋🏻

[@jbar_85]

Please review Breezy airlines when they start up, too!

[@jamani1086]

I'd fly them if I need to go to Santa Barbara....eeerrrr...Santa Rosa. nice report thanks for sharing

[@camagnew9191]

Great video...wishing Avelo much success. Hope they arrive in Nia.

[@747-pilot]

Wow! Interesting seeing a 737 land at Santa Rosa (KSTS). I did my flight training in Davis (KEDU) which is in the same area, and did several cross countries to KSTS. Never did I think something like a 737 would ever land at that airport. The longest runway (14 - 32) is 6000 ft. and on the short-ish side for an aircraft like this. Surely, within the limits, but still kinda "hairy"!

[@cancelanime1507]

I bet they could have fit a 757 in..

[@Jayknowsthewaze]

Close enough to Chicago Midway, pretty good to see. A 757 probably actually could squeeze in there too.

[@bean9005]

AA now flies an a319 there

[@american101]

Awesome Report as usual! This is an airline I definitely want to try out!

[@Sam-ui2mb]

All the best to the new airline Hopefully in future you will fly to indianapolis

[@focus3415]

Sounds of the CFM engines on takeoff tho wow

[@bonou21941]

Nice...could avoid sfo and Oakland when I go to wine country

[@PeterMasella]

Great video!

[@Will-pl4tp]

Damn that airplane looks nice

[@Os-vr6qc]

Knew you would fly this inaugural, seems like a really nice airline.

[@yadiraperdomo6982]

First time I hear about this Airline . Is this is part of a major Airline ? It was a beautiful take off and I loved the roomie space between the sits . The crew was excellent and I would love to travel with Avelo Airlines in the near future . Congratulations and all the best to you guys . Keep up the good work and may God bless you all always 🤗🧸🗽🇱🇷💝✈☃️❄✈

[@americanbobtail1]

Nope, it is a start-up carrier with 3 Boeing 737-800, which is totally independent of any other carriers.